Pokemon Guide
Minccino is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5, known for its tidy nature, soft tail and evolution into Cinccino with a Shiny Stone. This guide covers Minccino’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive value.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Minccino guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Minccino is a small Normal-type Pokemon known for keeping things clean with its fluffy tail. It evolves into Cinccino when exposed to a Shiny Stone, giving the line a simple item-based evolution path.
Competitive Overview
Minccino is usually more useful as an early-game or collection Pokemon than as a major competitive pick. Its Speed is solid for a first-stage Pokemon, and Skill Link can make multi-hit moves more reliable, but its low bulk and modest attacking stats limit it in serious battles.
Minccino’s main strengths are support moves, item-based evolution access and a few useful Normal-type attacks. Most players who want stronger battle performance will evolve it into Cinccino with a Shiny Stone.
Here are the key facts to know about Minccino, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Minccino
National Dex
#0572
Type
Normal
Species
Chinchilla Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
12.8 lbs / 5.8 kg
5.8 kg
Abilities
Cute Charm, Technician, Skill Link
Minccino has good Speed for a small first-stage Pokemon, but its Attack, defenses and overall bulk are modest. It is usually used for progression, collecting or evolving into Cinccino.
Minccino’s best moves usually focus on Normal-type attacks, support options and coverage that helps it contribute before it evolves into Cinccino.
A signature-style multi-hit Normal-type attack that works especially well when Minccino has Skill Link.
A useful setup and field-cleaning move in modern games, improving Minccino’s Attack and Speed while removing hazards and substitutes.
A strong support move that can lock opponents into a move and create safer turns for Minccino or its teammates.
A helpful status move that can slow faster threats and give Minccino’s team more control.
A pivoting move that lets Minccino chip an opponent and switch to a better teammate.
A Fairy-type coverage option that can help against Dark, Dragon and Fighting-type Pokemon when available.
A useful utility attack in games where Minccino can access it, removing an opponent’s held item while dealing damage.
A doubles support move that can boost an ally’s damage during an important turn.
Minccino can learn Normal-type attacks, support moves and several coverage options across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Minccino’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Minccino is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it one weakness to Fighting-type moves, one immunity to Ghost-type moves and no standard type resistances.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Minccino’s abilities focus on contact pressure, boosting weaker attacks and making multi-hit moves more consistent.
May infatuate attackers that make direct contact with Minccino. This can occasionally disrupt physical attackers.
Powers up weaker moves, which can help Minccino get more value from lower-base-power attacks.
Makes multi-hit moves hit the maximum number of times. This is especially useful with moves like Tail Slap.
Minccino evolves into Cinccino when exposed to a Shiny Stone. The full Minccino evolution line is Minccino and Cinccino.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Minccino with a Shiny Stone
Minccino’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Minccino is caught directly in the wild, transferred from another game or evolved later into Cinccino with a Shiny Stone.
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Minccino had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 5, Route 9, Route 16 and Cold Storage. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 5, Route 9, Route 16 and Cold Storage. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 5, Route 9 and Route 16. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 4, Route 5, Route 9 and Route 16. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Mirage Spots. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Spots. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Malie City through Island Scan. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Malie City through Island Scan. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 5, Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell and Giant’s Cap. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 5, Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell and Giant’s Cap. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
The Indigo Disk DLC: Canyon Biome and Polar Biome in the Terarium. |
 Pokemon Violet |
The Indigo Disk DLC: Canyon Biome and Polar Biome in the Terarium. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Minccino |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Minccino. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Minccino is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Minccino is weak to Fighting-type moves and is immune to Ghost-type moves.
Minccino evolves into Cinccino when exposed to a Shiny Stone.
Minccino’s abilities are Cute Charm, Technician and Skill Link.
Minccino’s best moves often include Tail Slap, Tidy Up, Encore, Thunder Wave, U-turn, Play Rough, Knock Off and Helping Hand.
Minccino is useful early in some games and can provide support, but most players evolve it into Cinccino for stronger battle performance.
Minccino is found in several games starting in Generation 5. In recent games, it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield, and in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through The Indigo Disk DLC.
No. Minccino does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in official Pokemon games.
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