How to Obtain Costume Minccino in Pokemon GO

The eagerly anticipated Fashion Week event in *Pokemon GO* is making a stylish comeback, reintroducing beloved costumed Pokemon and welcoming a fresh face to the runway. This year, the event features the debut of costume Minccino and Cinccino, adorned with dazzling rhinestone-studded glasses and charming bows on each ear.

When Does Costume Minccino Release in Pokemon GO?

Mark your calendars for January 10 – January 19, 2025, as that's when costume Minccino and Cinccino will grace the game during Fashion Week 2025. Excitingly, costume Minccino has the potential to be Shiny upon its debut, adding an extra sparkle to your collection. However, according to the official Pokemon blog, costume Cinccino will not be available in a Shiny variant.

Alongside the new additions, the event will also bring back fan-favorite costumed Pokemon such as Butterfree, Dragonite, Diglett, Blitzle, Kirlia, and Shinx. And don't forget about Furfrou, the Pokemon of many styles, which will be featured in wild spawns and Raids.

How To Get Costume Minccino in Pokemon GO

While new Pokemon debuts as wild spawns have become less common, costume Minccino will be accessible through two main methods: Raids and Research.

One-Star Raids

During Fashion Week, costume Minccino will appear in One-Star Raids, which are typically easy to conquer solo. To catch this stylish Pokemon, you'll need to find a Gym hosting a Minccino Raid and defeat it. Keep in mind that costume Shinx and Furfrou will also appear in One-Star Raids, so you might need to search a bit to find the right Raid.

Paid Timed Research

Another way to secure a costume Minccino is through the Paid Timed Research ticket, priced at $5 USD or its local equivalent. This ticket not only offers a chance to encounter costume Minccino but also includes XP, Stardust, a new avatar pose, and other event-themed Pokemon encounters. Complete the tasks within the time limit to ensure you don't miss out on adding this fashionista to your roster.

Image via Niantic

Field Research Tasks

The event's Field Research Tasks promise "encounters with event-themed Pokemon," though specifics are not detailed in Niantic's blog. While it's possible that Minccino might be included, there's a chance that the new costumed variant could be exclusive to the Paid Timed Research, leaving free-to-play players with encounters of other Pokemon.

How To Get Costume Cinccino in Pokemon GO

If you're aiming to complete your set with a costumed Cinccino, you'll need to evolve your costume Minccino. This requires catching at least two Minccino in fashion costumes, then using 50 Candies and a Unova Stone to evolve it into the chic Cinccino.

And that's your guide to securing costume Minccino in *Pokemon GO*. Get ready to strut your stuff with these fashionable additions to your Pokedex!

*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.