Cinccino
Scarf Pokémon
Their white fur is coated in a special oil that makes it easy for them to deflect attacks.
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Strategy Overview
At first glance, Cinccino does not look very threatening. Speed is its only decent stat, and it also suffers from a poor movepool with no viable way of hitting Steel-type Pokemon. However, Skill Link turns Cinccino from a mediocre Pokemon to a threat that all UU teams should be prepared for. Skill Link allows Cinccino to effectively utilize its multi-hit moves, as they will always hit 5 times, with the added benefit of breaking Substitutes and Focus Sashes while continuing to attack. So, what is this cute little thing doing in RU? The answer to this is simple; it is walled by common Steel-type Pokemon such as Bronzong and Cobalion, and it is easily revenge killed by Choice Scarf users due to its poor defenses. Regardless of its flaws, however, Cinccino can give headaches to teams that lack Steel-types.
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