Minccino is technically a pre-evolution of Cinccino, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Technician boosts weaker moves to surprising damage levels, adding extra value. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Known as the Chinchilla Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Minccino's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
The way it brushes away grime with its tail can be helpful when cleaning. But its focus on spotlessness can make cleaning more of a hassle.
They pet each other with their tails as a form of greeting. Of the two, the one whose tail is fluffier is a bit more boastful.
Minccino Weakness
GoodMinccino is weak to Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Minccino's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
To get Cinccino from Minccino, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Minccino easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
For a physical attacker, Minccino wants a spread EV build EVs and Loaded Dice. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Skilllink contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Minccino Moveset
- Tail Slap
- Tidy Up
- Bullet Seed
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Most of Minccino's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Last Resort and Hyper Voice, but Fairy and Grass and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hyper Voice and Last Resort bring the raw damage. But Minccino also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Hyper Voice and Last Resort bring the raw damage. But Minccino also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Egg moves make a real difference. Minccino gets Aqua Tail and Endure exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Last Resort and Hyper Voice.
Minccino doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Minccino is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Minccino's scattered across 36 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
Minccino appears in 36 walking locations at Lv. 7-30 across Sword and Shield. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
2 encounter spots for Minccino at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
No wild encounters for Minccino in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Minccino is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
At 300 BST, Minccino is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Cinccino before bringing it to any serious fight.
Minccino's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Minccino evolves into Cinccino using a Shiny Stone. Minccino is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Minccino gets Technician, Cute Charm, and Skill Link. But Technician is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Minccino is leaning toward the physical side (base 50 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Minccino appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Minccino has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Minccino has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A