Minimize (move)

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 Pokemon 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

User

Ally

Targets the user.

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	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 Sun & Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.