Minccino Best Moveset
Normal at 50 Attack and 75 Speed with AbilitySkill Link guaranteeing 5-hit multi-hit moves. AbilityTechnician boosts weak moves instead. The Attack is too low for either ability to matter. Evolve to Cinccino for 95 Attack and the Skill Link that produces real damage.
Minccino saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Minccino's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Skilllink with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Minccino best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Tail Slap
- U Turn
- Aqua Tail
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Minccino saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Minccino maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Cutecharm with Pokeball, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Helping Hand
- Growl
- Pound
- Tail Slap
Recommended Teammates
Minccino saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Minccino maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Skilllink with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Tail Slap
- Knock Off
- Aqua Tail
- Seed Bomb
Minccino saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Minccino maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Technician with Choice Scarf, favoring a Hasty nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flail
- Thief
- Endure
- Covet
Recommended Teammates
Minccino saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Minccino maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Skilllink with Choice Band, favoring a Naive nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Tail Slap
- Thunder Wave
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Minccino Weakness
Minccino is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Minccino's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Minccino Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Minccino
Machamp can KO Minccino with Close Combat (349-411%). Mienfoo threatens a KO with High Jump Kick (189-222%).
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch39-46% Close Combat 2x349-411%KO Stone Edge97-114%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off47-56% U Turn51-60% High Jump Kick 2x189-222%KO | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Evolution
To get Cinccino from Minccino, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Minccino easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Minccino
A handful of locations for Minccino with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Minccino in SV
To get Minccino, start by catching Minccino through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Minccino ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.61OverworldPolar BiomeLv.62Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CinccinoCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Minccino (Step 1)
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.
Where To Catch Minccino in SwSh
To get Minccino, start by catching Minccino through walking encounters at Lv. 7-30. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Minccino ✓Rolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 15%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 15%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%SnowingRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldShieldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldSwordRate 15%All WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SandstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowingGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%RainingGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Evolve into CinccinoBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cinccino egg.
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.
Where To Catch Minccino in USUM
Step 1Minccino ✓Malie City - Outer CapeLv.25-28GrassRate 20%
Step 2Evolve into Cinccino
No wild encounters for Minccino in Sun & Moon. Bring Minccino over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Minccino in SM
- Step 1Minccino ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Cinccino with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Minccino egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Malie City, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Rolling Fields · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Cinccino
Base Stats
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.
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 Guide
For a casual playthrough, Minccino works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Cinccino. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves