Minccino (#0572) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk5049–11294–218

Def4040–10176–196

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe7572–139139–273

Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Minccino outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Cute Charm
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Technician
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Skill LinkHidden ability
Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

8.99% of teams · rank #14 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Skill Link
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 76 HP / 196 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Normal

Tail Slap
Tidy Up
Bullet Seed
Protect

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

Usage by rating

All players7.84%
Rated 1500+8.28%
Rated 1630+8.99%
Rated 1760+11.26%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.99%

Moves

Tail Slap100%
Tidy Up99.5%
Bullet Seed75.7%
Protect54.8%
Knock Off29.4%
Encore18.3%
Triple Axel13.4%
Thunder Wave8.3%
U-turn0.2%
Play Rough0.1%

Items

Life Orb56.8%
Eviolite39.5%
Loaded Dice3.1%
Wide Lens0.4%
Silk Scarf0.1%
King's Rock0%

Abilities

96.9%
3.1%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 76 HP / 196 Atk / 236 Spe74.1%
Jolly 196 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 236 Spe21.5%
Hardy 236 Spe1.4%
Jolly 196 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe1.1%
Adamant 76 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpD0.5%

Tera types

Normal57.2%
Ghost42.7%
Stellar0.1%
Rock0.1%

Common teammates

Impidimp70.9%
Vullaby70.5%
Numel65.8%
Mienfoo62%
Trapinch37.4%
Mudbray17.8%
Snubbull16.1%
Elekid15.8%

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0572MinccinoNormal
1. Use Shiny Stone#0573CinccinoNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

8Echoed VoicePower increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.NormalSpec40100%15

12SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

16CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

20SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

24EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

28After YouMakes the target act next this turn.NormalStatus——15

32Tail SlapHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys2585%10

36TickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

40SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

44Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

48Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 5

EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggTail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

EggTidy UpThe user tidies up and removes the effects of Spikes, Stealth Rock, Sticky Web, Toxic Spikes, and Substitute. This also boosts the user’s Attack and Speed stats.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Chinchilla Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#078Updated Unova#107Updated Alola#266Updated Ula’ula#087Galar#050Blueberry#111

They pet each other with their tails as a form of greeting. Of the two, the one whose tail is fluffier is a bit more boastful.
Shield
The way it brushes away grime with its tail can be helpful when cleaning. But its focus on spotlessness can make cleaning more of a hassle.
Sword
When its tail has gotten dirty from self-cleaning or from cleaning its nest, Minccino spends a whole day washing its tail in clean spring water.
Ultra Moon
A clean freak that will not allow even the slightest mess, it uses its tail like a mop to thoroughly clean any and all filth.
Ultra Sun
Minccino greet each other by grooming one another thoroughly with their tails.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
These Pokémon prefer a tidy habitat. They are always sweeping and dusting, using their tails as brooms.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They greet one another by rubbing each other with their tails, which are always kept well groomed and clean.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: チラーミィ
Japanese (romaji): Chillarmy
Korean: 치라미
Chinese (Traditional): 泡沫栗鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 泡沫栗鼠
French: Chinchidou
German: Picochilla
Spanish: Minccino
Italian: Minccino

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield 6 areas

East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21

Sword 6 areas

East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21

Ultra Moon 1 area

Malie CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28

Ultra Sun 1 area

Malie CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Mirage Forest (East of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 1 area

Mirage Forest (East of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 5 areas

Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–25
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–25
Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43
Route 5 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24

Black 2 4 areas

Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43
Route 5 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24

White 4 areas

Cold StorageWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–37

Black 4 areas

Cold StorageWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–37