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.
They greet one another by rubbing each other with their tails, which are always kept well groomed and clean.
These Pokémon prefer a tidy habitat. They are always sweeping and dusting, using their tails as brooms.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 180 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Endure, Fake Tears and 6 more to offspring.
Best Build
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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 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Last Resort and Hyper Voice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Minccino is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
16 walking encounters at Lv. 19-37 for Minccino across White and Black. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
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