Cinccino Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cinccino in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cinccino
Cinccino is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.500 DPS.
Cinccino can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Cinccino is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Cinccino resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Cinccino is Mega Blaziken (54.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (53.667 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (47.625 DPS).
Catching Cinccino: After defeating Cinccino, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1244 and 1313 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1547-1634 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cinccino from raids will have exactly 1313 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Cinccino?
The best counter for Cinccino is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (53.667 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (47.625 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cinccino?
Cinccino can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Cinccino weak to?
Cinccino is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cinccino be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cinccino's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cinccino from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cinccino from raids will have 1313 CP at level 20, or 1634 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1244. If you see 1313 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cinccino worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cinccino is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Cinccino?
For the best moveset for Cinccino itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cinccino stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Cinccino without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cinccino can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (42.000 DPS) and Lucario (41.167 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Cinccino in raids?
Weather boost information for Cinccino is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.