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cinccino
Generation V · #0573 — Scarf Pokémon
Cinccino, known as the Scarf Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that has captured the hearts of trainers with its exceptional speed and elegant appearance. As the evolved form of Minccino, Cinccino represents a significant power upgrade for those willing to use a Shiny Stone on their pint-sized companion. Despite its diminutive stature of just 0.5 meters and a mere 7.5 kilograms, Cinccino punches well above its weight class with an impressive base stat total of 470. The Pokémon is particularly renowned for its exceptional Speed stat of 115, which places it among the fastest Normal-type Pokémon in existence, allowing it to outpace numerous opponents in competitive battles. With a base Attack stat of 95 and three distinct ability options—Cute Charm, Technician, and the hidden ability Skill Link—Cinccino offers trainers multiple strategic paths for team composition and battle tactics.
Base Stats
Height
0.5m
Weight
7.5kg
Category
Scarf Pokémon
Gender
Male 25% / Female 75%
Color
gray
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Extends two-to-five-hit moves and triple kick to their full length every time.
Cinccino Biology & Physical Characteristics
Cinccino is a furry, gray chinchilla-like Pokémon characterized by its most distinctive feature: luxuriously soft, pristine white fur that feels amazing to the touch. The creature's large, rounded ears are positioned on the sides of its head with red insides partially obscured by tufts of fur, while its large brown eyes and small, rounded nose give it an endearing appearance. Most striking is Cinccino's extraordinarily long and fluffy white tail, which the Pokémon uses as a scarf-like adornment around its body—a feature that directly inspired its Scarf Pokémon classification. Cinccino's entire body is coated in a special oil secreted from its skin, which serves as its primary defense mechanism. This remarkable oil makes it incredibly difficult for attackers to land effective blows, as strikes such as punches simply slide off the slippery coating. Beyond combat applications, the oil possesses remarkable properties that prevent static electricity buildup and repel dust particles, keeping Cinccino perpetually immaculate. The oil has even found commercial value, fetching high prices on the market for use as a skin treatment for those troubled by poor complexion, demonstrating that Cinccino's biology offers benefits extending far beyond battle.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Cinccino Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
With a strongly skewed gender ratio of 75% female to 25% male, Cinccino is among the most female-dominated Pokémon, a characteristic that influences breeding strategies and team composition considerations for dedicated breeders. This gender distribution likely reflects thematic design choices linking femininity, grooming, and aesthetic refinement to Cinccino's characterization, though trainers of all genders can appreciate the species equally. Cinccino belongs to the Field egg group, which it shares with numerous other terrestrial Pokémon, enabling diverse breeding combinations that can produce Minccino offspring with various inherited movesets and abilities. The species has a base happiness value of 70, indicating moderate ease in bonding with trainers and evolving forms that require friendship mechanics—though Cinccino itself does not require friendship to evolve from Minccino. Breeding Minccino can produce eggs that hatch within approximately 15 cycles, or roughly 3,599 to 3,855 steps of in-game travel, making it a reasonably efficient Pokémon for those engaged in competitive breeding programs. The fast growth rate ensures that newly hatched Minccino reach usable levels relatively quickly, and with a capture rate of 60, wild Cinccino are moderately difficult to catch, making bred specimens particularly valuable for optimized stat distributions and move pools.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
tm04
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
black 2 white 2
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
+617 more TMs/HMs
cinccino's Evolution Chain
Cinccino Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Cinccino evolves from Minccino through exposure to a Shiny Stone, a relatively straightforward evolutionary process that represents a significant stat boost for the pre-evolution form. When Minccino comes into contact with a Shiny Stone, it undergoes a transformation that increases its overall base stats from 405 to 470, with particularly notable improvements to its Speed stat, which jumps from 67 to an exceptional 115. The evolution also boosts Attack from 55 to 95 and Special Attack from 40 to 65, creating a far more viable competitive Pokémon capable of threatening diverse opponents. Unlike some Pokémon that gain multiple evolutionary forms, Cinccino represents the final stage of its evolutionary line, with no further transformations or Mega Evolutions available. The timing of evolution through Shiny Stone rather than level-up allows trainers flexibility in when to evolve their Minccino, enabling extended training periods if desired before triggering the final transformation. This evolution method, while requiring a specific item rather than simple leveling, has become iconic for Generation V Pokémon and represents the creative evolution mechanisms that defined that generation's design philosophy.
Where to Find
unova route 16
unova
+5 more
cold storage
unova
+1 more
unova route 9
unova
+5 more
unova route 5
unova
+5 more
Cinccino Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Cinccino is an obsessively clean Pokémon with an intolerance for even the smallest speck of dust, a trait evident in its meticulous grooming habits and careful nest maintenance. The species spreads the special oil secreted from its body across its nest as a protective coating, creating a dust-resistant shelter that reflects its fastidious nature. This dedication to cleanliness suggests that Cinccino inhabits environments where it can maintain control over its surroundings, likely preferring elevated or secluded areas away from excessive dust and debris. The Pokémon is predominantly female, with a gender ratio of 75% female to 25% male, which may explain its prominence in certain cultural contexts and its association with grooming and aesthetic refinement. Cinccino's behavior patterns indicate a solitary or small-group lifestyle, as it dedicates considerable energy to personal maintenance and creating an immaculate living space. Its base happiness value of 70 suggests that while Cinccino bonds reasonably well with trainers, it requires appropriate care and respect for its cleanliness-focused nature to achieve maximum affection and loyalty.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
Their white fur is coated in a special oil that makes it easy for them to deflect attacks.
Cinccino’s body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.
Their white fur feels amazing to touch. Their fur repels dust and prevents static electricity from building up.
Generation VI
Their white fur feels amazing to touch. Their fur repels dust and prevents static electricity from building up.
Cinccino’s body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.
Their white fur feels amazing to touch. Their fur repels dust and prevents static electricity from building up.
Cinccino’s body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.
Generation VII
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.
The oil that seeps from its body is really smooth. For people troubled by bad skin, this oil is an effective treatment.
Generation VIII
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.
A special oil that seeps through their fur helps them avoid attacks. The oil fetches a high price at market.
Cinccino Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Cinccino is derived from 'chinchilla,' the small rodent that served as the primary design inspiration, combined with 'scarf' or a similar fashion-related term reflecting the Pokémon's distinctive wrapped tail. In Japanese, it is known as Chillaccino, further emphasizing the chinchilla connection while incorporating a playful linguistic twist. The design philosophy behind Cinccino transforms the base chinchilla concept into a fashion-conscious Pokémon that uses its fur as a literal accessory, wrapping its luxuriant white tail around its body like an elegant scarf. This anthropomorphic element elevates Cinccino beyond a simple animal representation, suggesting sophistication and aesthetic refinement that aligns with its obsessive cleanliness and grooming habits. The color palette—predominantly gray with striking white accents, particularly the elaborate white tail—creates a visually striking silhouette that immediately distinguishes Cinccino from other Normal-type Pokémon. The addition of the special oil coating, a feature absent from real chinchillas, represents creative worldbuilding that grants the Pokémon both practical defensive advantages and thematic consistency with its elegant, pampered presentation.
Learnable Moves
Cinccino can learn 78 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| alluring voice | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tail slap | normal | Physical | 25 | 85 | 10 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tidy up | normal | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| triple axel | ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Cinccino Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Cinccino represents a specialized speed-focused sweeper with surprising offensive capabilities despite its small frame. Its exceptional base Speed stat of 115 allows it to outpace the majority of standard competitive Pokémon without requiring Choice Scarf investment, freeing up item slots for more specialized equipment like Choice Band to boost its respectable base Attack of 95. The hidden ability Skill Link transforms multi-hit moves like Tail Slap and Bullet Seed into reliable consistent damage dealers, as it guarantees these moves always strike five times instead of the typical two-to-five random hits. This ability enables Cinccino to bypass accuracy concerns and guarantee damage output, making it particularly threatening against bulky opponents that would otherwise wall a single-hit attack. Alternatively, the Technician ability doubles the power of moves with base power 60 or lower, enabling Cinccino to hit significantly harder with moves like Aqua Jet, Knock Off, and various other utility moves while maintaining flexibility in team composition. The standard Cute Charm ability, while less competitively focused, provides offensive utility by potentially infatuating contact-based attackers, though this is rarely the primary reason to run Cinccino. Its relatively modest Defense stats of 60 across both defensive categories necessitate careful positioning and typically require either entry hazard support or priority moves to maximize effectiveness in competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Cinccino
What type is Cinccino?
Cinccino is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Cinccino evolve from?
Cinccino evolved from minccino.
What are Cinccino's weaknesses?
Cinccino is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Cinccino?
Cinccino can be found in unova route 16 (unova), cold storage (unova) and unova route 9 (unova) and 1 other locations.
Cinccino Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Cinccino has achieved considerable cultural significance within the Pokémon franchise, particularly appealing to trainers who appreciate elegance, cleanliness, and refined aesthetics in their Pokémon teams. The species has appeared prominently in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, where it operates the Gift Shop and demonstrates personality traits consistent with its game characterization, showing it to be conscientious and attentive to others' needs. In the anime and various manga adaptations, Cinccino has made notable appearances that emphasize its grooming habits and distinctive personality, further cementing its position as a beloved Generation V Pokémon despite being relatively niche in competitive play. The special oil secreted by Cinccino has become a memorable aspect of Pokémon lore, with several Pokédex entries emphasizing its commercial value and cosmetic applications, creating a unique bridge between gameplay mechanics and world-building. The species' distinctly feminine-coded design and overwhelming gender ratio have made it a popular choice among trainers seeking aesthetically refined teams, and fan communities have embraced Cinccino as an iconic representation of Generation V's creative design philosophy. Its prominence in merchandise, trading card games, and fan art demonstrates the species' lasting appeal beyond its competitive viability.
Where to Find Cinccino in Every Pokémon Game
Cinccino is available across numerous Pokémon generations and games following its introduction in Generation V, though availability varies significantly depending on the specific title. In Pokémon Black and White, Cinccino can be found as a post-game encounter after obtaining the necessary Shiny Stone to evolve Minccino, with a Pokédex number of 079 in the Unova regional list. In Black 2 and White 2, Cinccino's regional Pokédex number shifts to 108, indicating a different encounter availability reflecting the enhanced postgame content. Throughout subsequent generations including X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and Sword and Shield, Cinccino maintains availability through either wild encounters, breeding, or Pokédex completion rewards. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Cinccino remains available, though move pools may differ from traditional games reflecting the new mechanics of that title. The species' inclusion across so many games demonstrates its acceptance as a standard-tier Pokémon rather than a region-specific exclusive, and its breeding-friendly classification in the Field egg group makes it accessible to trainers via reproduction chains even in games where wild encounters prove difficult. The relatively moderate capture rate of 60 makes wild Cinccino moderately challenging but not frustratingly difficult to catch, encouraging trainers to seek out this elegant Pokémon throughout their adventures.