Minimize (move)
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- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
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 Pokémon that has used Minimize.
Changes
In Generations 1-5, Minimize has 20 PP.
In Generations 1-4, Minimize only raises Evasion one stage.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Minimize turns into Z-Minimize and eliminates any stat drops applied to the user, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Minimize |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ちいさくなる (Chīsakunaru) |
| German | Komprimator |
| French | Lilliput |
| Italian | Minimizzato |
| Spanish | Reducción |
Game descriptions
| 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 Black 2/White 2 | The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Minimize at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.