minccino

Minccino is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Cute Charm: May infatuate opposing Pokémon upon contact.
• Technician: Powers up the Pokémon's weaker moves.
• Skill Link (Hidden Ability): Maximizes the number of hits for multi-strike moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Minccino is a small, chinchilla-like Pokémon with a predominantly gray body.
• It has large, round ears with pink inner linings and a fluffy tail.
• Its face features small, black eyes, a tiny pink nose, and long whiskers.
• White tufts of fur are noticeable on its ears and around its neck, resembling a scarf.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Minccino is known for its obsession with cleanliness, often using its tail as a brush to clean itself and its surroundings.
• It typically inhabits forests and grasslands, where it can often be seen dusting off tree branches and leaves.
• Social by nature, Minccino enjoys interacting with both Pokémon and humans, often forming friendly bonds.

In Battle:

• Minccino is a swift and agile Pokémon, relying on its speed to outmaneuver opponents.
• Signature moves include Tail Slap and Double Slap, both of which benefit from its Skill Link ability.
• It fares well against Ghost-type Pokémon due to its immunity to their moves.
• However, it struggles against Fighting-type Pokémon, which exploit its Normal-type weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Minccino evolves into Cinccino when exposed to a Shiny Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Minccino's design is inspired by the chinchilla, a rodent known for its soft fur and grooming habits.
• Its tendency to clean with its tail reflects the importance of cleanliness in its culture.
• In the Pokémon anime, Bianca is a notable trainer who owns a Minccino, which showcases its playful yet determined nature during battles.
• Minccino is often compared to Buneary, another Pokémon known for its grooming habits and social behavior.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: They greet one another by rubbing each other with their tails, which are always kept well groomed and clean.
• White: These Pokémon prefer a tidy habitat. They are always sweeping and dusting, using their tails as brooms.
• Black-2: Minccino greet each other by grooming one another thoroughly with their tails.
• White-2: Minccino greet each other by grooming one another thoroughly with their tails.
• X: Minccino greet each other by grooming one another thoroughly with their tails.
• Y: These Pokémon prefer a tidy habitat. They are always sweeping and dusting, using their tails as brooms.
• Omega-Ruby: Minccino greet each other by grooming one another thoroughly with their tails.
• Alpha-Sapphire: These Pokémon prefer a tidy habitat. They are always sweeping and dusting, using their tails as brooms.
• Ultra-Sun: 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-Moon: 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.
• Sword: 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.
• Shield: 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.