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Minccino
The Chinchilla Pokémon
TL;DR. Minccino is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 300. They greet one another by rubbing each other with their tails, which are always kept well groomed and clean.
Normal
They greet one another by rubbing each other with their tails, which are always kept well groomed and clean.
Height0.4 m
Weight5.8 kg
AbilitiesCute Charm, Technician
HiddenSkill Link
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 55
Attack 50
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 75
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 99th among Normal-types.
75 base Speed, Minccino's strongest stat, ranking 51st of 131 Normal-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Minccino on Daily Pokémon
Minccino was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Minccino in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Minccino reaches 872 CP at level 40 and 998 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack98
GO Defense80
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)872
Max CP (L50)986
Best buddy (L51)998
Raid catch CP 456–498 (L20). Weather boosted 570–623 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Minccino in competitive play.
Minccino is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
LC
Skill Link Attacker
Tail Slap / Knock Off / Protect / U-turn
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Minccino.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Minccino, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Minccino?
Minccino is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Minccino weak to?
Minccino takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Minccino resistant to?
Minccino is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Minccino evolve?
Minccino evolves into Cinccino (Use Shiny Stone).
What generation is Minccino from?
Minccino was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0572.
What are Minccino's base stats?
Minccino has HP 55, Attack 50, Defense 40, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Minccino's abilities?
Minccino can have the abilities Cute Charm, Technician, plus the Hidden Ability Skill Link.
Is Minccino legendary or mythical?
No. Minccino is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Minccino's best stat?
Minccino's highest base stat is Speed at 75, which ranks 51st of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Minccino good?
Minccino has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 99th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Minccino as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Minccino is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison
Minccino vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Minccino | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 77 | -22 |
| Attack | 50 | 74 | -24 |
| Defense | 40 | 60 | -20 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 59 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Speed | 75 | 69 | +6 |
| Total | 300 | 403 | -103 |
Game appearances
Minccino appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Minccino is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Minccino in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Black, White
Cold StorageUnova Route 16Unova Route 5Unova Route 9
White 2
Unova Route 16Unova Route 4Unova Route 5Unova Route 5 Hidden GrottoUnova Route 9
Black 2
Unova Route 16Unova Route 5Unova Route 5 Hidden GrottoUnova Route 9
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Malie City Outer Cape
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spot Forest East OF Mossdeep
X, Y
Friend Safari Normal
Pokémon anime
Minccino appears in 25 episodes.
From HZ037 (2024-01-26) through SM068 (2018-04-05).
- HZ037 Fuecoco... Becomes a Crook?! Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ083 The Truth Revealed! Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ104 Charcadet's Wish! Horizons 2026-02-27
- BW001 In the Shadow of Zekrom! Black & White 2011-02-12
- BW013 Minccino–Neat and Tidy! Black & White 2011-04-30
- BW019 A Connoisseur's Revenge! Black & White 2011-06-11
- BW023 Battling for the Love of Bug-Types! Black & White 2011-07-09
- BW024 Emolga the Irresistible! Black & White 2011-07-16
- BW025 Emolga and the New Volt Switch! Black & White 2011-07-23
- BW033 Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster! Black & White 2011-09-17
- BW034 Gotta Catch a Roggenrola! Black & White 2011-09-24
- BW037 A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition! Black & White 2011-10-15
+ 13 more episodes
- BW040 Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia! Black & White 2011-11-05
- BW049 Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! Black & White 2012-02-18
- BW053 A Maractus Musical! Black & White 2012-03-17
- BW056 The Lonely Deino! Black & White 2012-04-07
- BW062 Crisis at Chargestone Cave! Black & White 2012-05-19
- BW080 Clash of the Connoisseurs! Black & White 2012-09-22
- BW100 A Village Homecoming! Black & White 2013-02-16
- BW111 There's a New Gym Leader in Town! Black & White 2013-05-04
- BW114 Saving Braviary! Black & White 2013-05-25
- BW118 Secrets From Out of the Fog! Black & White 2013-06-22
- BW125 Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! Black & White 2013-08-10
- BW127 The Island of Illusions! Black & White 2013-08-24
- SM068 Real Life...Inquire Within! Sun & Moon 2018-09-01
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Minccino cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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