Cinccino: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP75150–182260–354

Atk95103–161175–317

Def6072–123112–240

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD6072–123112–240

Spe115121–183211–361

Total470Higher than 55% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 115); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+183Max167No SP135Min121Scarf274Tailwind366

At max Speed, Cinccino outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Cinccino against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
183		Cinccino · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Cinccino · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
135		Cinccino · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

30% chance of infatuating Pokémon of the opposite if they make .
Everything about Cute Charm →
Other Pokémon with Cute Charm 14
Clefairy Clefable Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Cleffa Igglybuff Skitty Delcatty Milotic Lopunny Minccino Sylveon Stufful Enamorus
This Pokémon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5× power, including Struggle.
Everything about Technician →
Other Pokémon with Technician 19
Meowth Persian Mr. Mime Scyther Scizor Smeargle Hitmontop Breloom Kricketune Roserade Ambipom Mime Jr.Minccino Marshadow Toxtricity Clobbopus Grapploct Maushold Fezandipiti
This Pokémon's multi-hit attacks always hit the maximum number of times.
Everything about Skill Link →
Other Pokémon with Skill Link 9
Shellder Cloyster Aipom Mega Heracross Ambipom Minccino Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

5.6% of teams · rank #39 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Loaded Dice
Ability
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games10.2%
1500 weighting8.8%
1630 weighting5.6%
1760 weighting3.3%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

75.3%
24.7%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe36.1%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe30.2%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe21.5%
Jolly 160 HP / 96 Atk / 252 Spe4.9%
Jolly 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe2.4%

Tera types

Ghost47.7%
Ground21.2%
Grass14.3%
Normal9.6%

Common teammates

Bronzong28.9%
Scyther26.4%
Flygon25.0%
Tornadus24.9%
Houndstone22.1%
Braviary21.9%
Vileplume21.8%
Vaporeon12.4%

Evolution

#0572MinccinoNormal
1. Use Shiny Stone
  #0573CinccinoNormal

Moves

Level up 5


Evo	Tail SlapHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	25	85%	10
1	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
1	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
1	PoundNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	SingCauses the target to fall asleep.	Normal	Status	—	55%	15

TM / HM / TR 47


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Phys	25	90%	10
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM102	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM124	Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.	Ice	Phys	80	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM183	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM212	Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.	Ice	Phys	20	90%	10
TM227	Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10

Egg moves 16


Egg	After YouThe target makes its move right after the user.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Aqua TailNo additional effect.	Water	Phys	90	90%	10
Egg	Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	30
Egg	Echoed VoicePower increases when used on consecutive turns.	Normal	Spec	40	100%	15
Egg	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
Egg	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
Egg	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
Egg	Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.	Normal	Phys	140	100%	5
Egg	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Phys	25	90%	10
Egg	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	75%	20
Egg	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
Egg	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
Egg	TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Tidy UpUser +1 Atk, Spe. Clears all substitutes/hazards.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Cinccino uses its long fur as a scarf. Its fur is coated in a special oil that repels enemy attacks, and is highly popular in fashion.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#24 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 9,892 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#139 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Scarf Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray

: —

Original Unova#079Updated Unova#108Updated Alola#267Updated Ula’ula#088Galar#051Blueberry#112

A special oil that seeps through their fur helps them avoid attacks. The oil fetches a high price at market.
Shield
Its body secretes oil that this Pokémon spreads over its nest as a coating to protect it from dust. Cinccino won’t tolerate even a speck of the stuff.
Sword
The oil that seeps from its body is really smooth. For people troubled by bad skin, this oil is an effective treatment.
Ultra Moon
The white parts of its coat are covered in an oil secreted from its body, so this Pokémon can slide right away from its enemies’ attacks.
Ultra Sun
Cinccino’s body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Their white fur feels amazing to touch. Their fur repels dust and prevents static electricity from building up.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Their white fur is coated in a special oil that makes it easy for them to deflect attacks.
Black

Names around the world

English: Cinccino
Japanese: チラチーノ
Japanese (romaji): Chillaccino
Korean: 치라치노
Chinese (Traditional): 奇諾栗鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 奇诺栗鼠
French: Pashmilla
German: Chillabell
Spanish: Cinccino
Italian: Cinccino

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Spe
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 165
: Fast

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 25%♀ 75%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Minccino: Use Shiny Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 3 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 3 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

White 2 3 areas

Road 16Walking in rustling grass · Lv 24
Road 5Walking in rustling grass · Lv 24
Road 9Walking in rustling grass · Lv 40

Black 2 3 areas

Road 16Walking in rustling grass · Lv 24
Road 5Walking in rustling grass · Lv 24
Road 9Walking in rustling grass · Lv 40

White 4 areas

Cold StorageWalking in rustling grass · Lv 23
Road 16Walking in rustling grass · Lv 22
Road 5Walking in rustling grass · Lv 22
Road 9Walking in rustling grass · Lv 34

Black 4 areas

Cold StorageWalking in rustling grass · Lv 23
Road 16Walking in rustling grass · Lv 22
Road 5Walking in rustling grass · Lv 22
Road 9Walking in rustling grass · Lv 34

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.