| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Targets the user.
Minimize raises the user's Evasion by two stages, thus making the user more difficult to hit. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
The moves Stomp and Steamroller hit with double power against a Pokemon that has used Minimize.
Prior to Black/White, Minimize only raised Evasion one stage.
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Heightens evasiveness. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Minimizes the user’s size to raise evasiveness. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user compresses all the cells in its body to raise its evasiveness. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user’s evasion stat is boosted. |
| Black/White | The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness. |
These pokemon learn Minimize at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.