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.
These Pokémon prefer a tidy habitat. They are always sweeping and dusting, using their tails as brooms.
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 |
In X & Y, Hitmontop can KO Minccino with Close Combat (281-331%). Machamp threatens a KO with Stone Edge (97-114%).
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x281-331%KO Feint24-28% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Minccino View Machamp builds →Knock Off63-75% Bullet Punch39-46% Stone Edge97-114%KO | ||
X & Y 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 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Endure, Fake Tears and 6 more to offspring.
X & Y Minccino Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Minccino in X & Y
Minccino can't be caught in X & Y. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Minccino is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to X & Y.
Also found in:
Minccino Guide
Minccino evolves into Cinccino using a Shiny Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 300 BST.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y. 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 X & Y. 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