Competitive Information for Cinccino [Sword/Shield]
Normal
Abilities:
30% chance of infatuating Pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
This Pokemon's multi-hit attacks always hit the maximum number of times.
This Pokemon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power, including Struggle.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Cinccino? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Cinccino is here! This superior Pokémon is Normal-typed and ready to shine! Cinccino is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Uncover the best movesets for Cinccino below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Skill Link
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Triple Axel
- Protect
Cinccino is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Cinccino's super effective moves by 20%. With Skill Link, Cinccino's multi-hit attacks will always hit the maximum number of times. In this case it would maximize the damage your opponent's take from Bullet Seed and Rock Blast.
♦ Rock Blast is a physical 25-base power Rock-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
♦ Triple Axel is a physical 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Cinccino this turn).
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Item: King's Rock / Focus Sash
Ability: Skill Link
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Retaliate / Facade
- Knock Off
Cinccino is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. Focus Sash helps protect Cinccino from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Skill Link, Cinccino's multi-hit attacks will always hit the maximum number of times. In this case it would maximize the damage your opponent's take from Bullet Seed and Rock Blast. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Rock Blast is a physical 25-base power Rock-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
♦ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
♦ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Cinccino is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Covet / Retaliate
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off / Thief
- Aqua Tail
Cinccino is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Cinccino from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cinccino's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Technician, Cinccino's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Covet, Triple Axel and Thief.
♦ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
♦ Triple Axel is a physical 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Cinccino has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Facade / Retaliate
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Aqua Tail
Cinccino is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Cinccino from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cinccino's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Cute Charm, 30% chance of infatuating pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Triple Axel is a physical 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Skill Link
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tail Slap
- Rock Blast
- Bullet Seed
- Knock Off
Cinccino is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Cinccino from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Skill Link, Cinccino's multi-hit attacks will always hit the maximum number of times. In this case it would maximize the damage your opponent's take from Tail Slap, Rock Blast and Bullet Seed. Skill link is too OP!
♦ Rock Blast is a physical 25-base power Rock-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
♦ Bullet Seed is a physical 25-base power Grass-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Cinccino? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: King's Rock / Focus Sash
Ability: Skill Link
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Retaliate / Facade
- Knock Off
Cinccino is a decent Physical Sweeper in double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. Focus Sash helps protect Cinccino from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Skill Link, Cinccino's multi-hit attacks will always hit the maximum number of times. In this case it would maximize the damage your opponent's take from Bullet Seed and Rock Blast. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Rock Blast is a physical 25-base power Rock-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
♦ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
♦ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Cinccino is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Covet / Retaliate
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off / Thief
- Aqua Tail
Cinccino is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in double battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Cinccino from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cinccino's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Technician, Cinccino's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Covet, Triple Axel and Thief.
♦ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
♦ Triple Axel is a physical 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Cinccino has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Facade / Retaliate
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Aqua Tail
Cinccino is an interesting Physical Sweeper in double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Cinccino from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cinccino's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Cute Charm, 30% chance of infatuating pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Triple Axel is a physical 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Cinccino can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Cinccino.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Cinccino can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Cinccino
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Skill link + Item: King's rock
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Bullet Seed
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Tail Slap
- Ability: Skill Link + Multihit Move: Rock Blast
- Moves boosted by Technician: Shock Wave (BP: 60), Swift (BP: 60), Bullet Seed (BP: 25), Covet (BP: 60), Echoed Voice (BP: 40), Mud-Slap (BP: 20), Pound (BP: 40), Round (BP: 60), Snore (BP: 50), Thief (BP: 60), Tail Slap (BP: 25), Rock Blast (BP: 25), Triple Axel (BP: 20)
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Cinccino's stats
- Calm Mind
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Cinccino
- Bullet Seed
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Blast
- Toxic
- Triple Axel
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Cinccino in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Optimize Cinccino's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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