I got a skill link minccino in B2 from those hidden passages. should I evolve and use him? tail slap goes hard so.... I also have that silk scarf thing.
Availability: Minccino is a guaranteed encounter in the Route 5 Hidden Grotto on the first visit. Stats: Minncino has average stats, with a slightly above average speed. Upon evolving into a Cinccino, it has a very high speed and slightly above average attack. All its other stats are below average, so it shouldn't be taking many hits. Typing: Both Minccino and Cinccino are of the Normal-type which isn't great, but gives it neutral STAB coverage on most Pokemon alongside one weakness and one immunity defensively. Movepool: It may have a shallow movepool, but it has what it needs to function. It starts with Double Slap and learns Tail Slap at level 25. Upon evolving, it can relearn Bullet Seed and Rock Blast by the move relearner which give it much needed coverage that works with Skill Link. The only TM worth teaching is Dig for coverage though Return can provide a reliable alternative to Tail Slap. Major Battles: It struggles against any Steel- or Fighting-type that can hit hard if they get a chance to attack. Other than that, it does just fine and will pull its own weight and more against anything else, bar Rock- or Ghost-types before getting the fifth gym badge. Additional Comments: Skill Link Minccino is required for its top tier placement, and Cinccino needs Tail Slap, Bullet Seed, and Rock Blast to function. Shiny Stone can be found as early as Route 6 after beating Clay.
source Tldr it's one of the best Pokemon in the game because the skill link/tail slap combination is broken.
