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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
Shiny release
Shiny Minccino first appeared on February 2, 2020, during Lunar New Year 2020.
- Minccino
- Cinccino by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 11 to Mar 24, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11 to Mar 24, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 10 to Jan 19, 2025 | 1-starFashionable costume | Fashion Week |
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
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get it
How to get Minccino.
Every main-series game Minccino is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCanyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 5, Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap
- RaidRolling Fields, East Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMalie City
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Normal) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Forest (east of Mossdeep City)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 9, 16, Cold Storage
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 9, 16
- WildRoute 5 (Hidden Grotto) (One guaranteed encounter)
- White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 4, 5, 9, 16
- WildRoute 5 (Hidden Grotto) (One guaranteed encounter)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Minccino appears in 28 episodes.
From BW001 (2010-09-23) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Minccino in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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