Stats & Training
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.
Minccino greet each other by grooming one another thoroughly with their tails.
Minccino greet each other by grooming one another thoroughly with their tails.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x196-231%KO Rock Smash 2x88-104%KO Double Kick 2x66-78% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x275-323%KO Jump Kick 2x212-249%KO Aura Sphere 2x135-159%KO Drain Punch 2x158-187%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-171%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-171%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x208-245%KO Brick Break 2x157-185%KO Rock Smash 2x84-99% Arm Thrust 2x33-39% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x78-93% Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x105-124%KO Rock Smash 2x59-70% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x243-287%KO Brick Break 2x154-181%KO Rock Smash 2x84-99% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x176-208%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x98-115%KO Force Palm 2x80-96% Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x242-285%KO Brick Break 2x153-181%KO Rock Smash 2x83-99% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x176-207%KO Brick Break 2x133-157%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x123-146%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x176-207%KO Brick Break 2x101-119%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Force Palm 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x54-64% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-170%KO Rock Smash 2x65-77% Double Kick 2x50-60% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-170%KO Rock Smash 2x65-77% Double Kick 2x50-60% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x249-293%KO Brick Break 2x157-185%KO Rock Smash 2x86-101%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x179-211%KO Hammer Arm 2x179-211%KO Brick Break 2x136-161%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x126-149%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x177-209%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x196-231%KO Rock Smash 2x88-104%KO Double Kick 2x66-78% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-171%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-171%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x252-298%KO Brick Break 2x158-187%KO Rock Smash 2x86-102%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x182-215%KO Hammer Arm 2x182-215%KO Brick Break 2x137-162%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x129-152%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Minccino with Drain Punch (230-271%). Machamp threatens a KO with Stone Edge (97-114%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x230-271%KO Mach Punch 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch39-46% Stone Edge97-114%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Endure, Fake Tears and 6 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Minccino Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Minccino Locations
Minccino's scattered across 13 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 to Catch Minccino in Black 2 & White 2
Minccino appears in 13 walking locations at Lv. 14-43 across White 2 and Black 2. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Minccino Guide
Minccino evolves into Cinccino using a Shiny Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 300 BST.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
Minccino is catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 7 other games across the series.
Minccino is available in Black 2 & White 2. Across the full series, it appears in 8 games total.
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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves