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.
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
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 |
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Fighting is super effective against MinccinoView Annihilape → | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against MinccinoView Machamp → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Annihilape can KO Minccino with Drain Punch (146-172%). Machamp threatens a KO with Stone Edge (90-106%).
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x146-172%KO | ||
Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Machamp builds →Stone Edge90-106%KO Bullet Punch36-43% Knock Off59-69% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Flail, Knock Off and 2 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Minccino Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Minccino wants spread EVs and Loaded Dice. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Skilllink contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Minccino best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Tail Slap
- Tidy Up
- Bullet Seed
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Protect
- Triple Axel
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Tail Slap
- Thunder Wave
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Minccino gets Aqua Tail and Flail 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
How to Get Minccino in Scarlet & Violet
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.
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Minccino Guide
Minccino evolves into Cinccino using a Shiny Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 300 BST.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet. 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 Scarlet & Violet. 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.
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