Stats & Training
Cinccino's built around physical offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Cinccino’s body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.
Cinccino’s body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.
Cinccino Weakness
Fighting moves hit Cinccino for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. At base 115 Speed, Cinccino outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| 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 Cinccino View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% Double Kick 2x44-52% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x178-210%KO Jump Kick 2x137-162%KO Aura Sphere 2x88-104%KO Drain Punch 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% Arm Thrust 2x22-26% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x40-48% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x40-48% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x160-189%KO Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x113-134%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Rock Smash 2x38-46% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x65-77% Force Palm 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x161-189%KO Brick Break 2x103-121%KO Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x49-58% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x64-76% Force Palm 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x95-113%KO Rock Smash 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x95-113%KO Rock Smash 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x163-192%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x118-140%KO Hammer Arm 2x118-140%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x83-98% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x117-138%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% Double Kick 2x44-52% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x165-194%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x119-140%KO Hammer Arm 2x119-140%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x85-100%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Cinccino with Drain Punch (149-175%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (237-279%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x149-175%KO Mach Punch 2x80-94% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x237-279%KO Extreme Speed53-62% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Cinccino doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Minccino's line. Breed this form to get Minccino eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Minccino gave Cinccino the biggest boost in Attack (+45), bringing the total to 470 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Cinccino to get Minccino eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Endure, Fake Tears and 6 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Cinccino Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Skilllink and Life Orb support Cinccino's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Cinccino best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Tail Slap
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Cinccino's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Cinccino in Black 2 & White 2
moderate rates across 6 encounter spots for Cinccino. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Cinccino in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Cinccino starts with Minccino at Lv. 14-43 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MinccinoRoute 4White 2Grass Lv.14-17 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 16Black 2Grass Lv.21-24 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 16White 2Grass Lv.21-23 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 5White 2Grass Lv.21-23 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 5Black 2Grass Lv.21-24 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 16Black 2Grass Lv.23-26 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 16White 2Grass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 5White 2Grass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 5Black 2Grass Lv.23-26 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 9White 2Grass Lv.37-39 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 9Black 2Grass Lv.37-39 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 9Black 2Grass Lv.41-43 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 9White 2Grass Lv.41-43 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grass
Step 2Cinccino ✓Route 16Black 2Grass Lv.24 RouteRareMidAnyShaking spotRoute 16White 2Grass Lv.24 RouteRareMidAnyShaking spotRoute 5Black 2Grass Lv.24 RouteRareMidAnyShaking spotRoute 5White 2Grass Lv.24 RouteRareMidAnyShaking spotRoute 9White 2Grass Lv.40 RouteRareLateAnyShaking spotRoute 9Black 2Grass Lv.40 RouteRareLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Minccino (Step 1)
Cinccino Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Cinccino's 470 base stat total fool you. Technician is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Bullet Seed with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Lucario (Fighting) when using Cinccino. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Cinccino's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Technician on Cinccino. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Cinccino also gets Cute Charm and Skill Link, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Cinccino fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Bullet Seed, Rock Blast, Tailslap, and U Turn on Cinccino. Bullet Seed is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Cinccino has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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