Minun

Minun is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0312
Type Electric
Species Cheering Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Minus
Volt Absorb (hidden ability)
Local № 0081 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0097 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0083 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0120 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 142
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Fairy
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 40
76 196
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 75
139 273
Sp. Def 85
157 295
Speed 95
175 317
Total 405 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

Minun changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby MINUN is more concerned about cheering on its partners than its own safety. It shorts out the electricity in its body to create brilliant showers of sparks to cheer on its teammates.
Sapphire MINUN loves to cheer on its partner in battle. It gives off sparks from its body while it is doing so. If its partner is in trouble, this POKéMON gives off increasing amounts of sparks.
FireRed
LeafGreen
Its dislike of water makes it take shelter under the eaves of houses in rain. It uses pom-poms made of sparks for cheering.
Emerald At a meeting of POKéMON academics, it was announced that simultaneous exposure to electricity from a PLUSLE and MINUN will promote circulation and boost vitality.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Exposure to electricity from MINUN and PLUSLE promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
X Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
Y It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
Omega Ruby Minun is more concerned about cheering on its partners than its own safety. It shorts out the electricity in its body to create brilliant showers of sparks to cheer on its teammates.
Alpha Sapphire Minun loves to cheer on its partner in battle. It gives off sparks from its body while it is doing so. If its partner is in trouble, this Pokémon gives off increasing amounts of sparks.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.

Moves learned by Minun

Moves learnt by level up

Minun learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Play NiceNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
4Helping HandNormalStatus
7SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
10EncoreNormalStatus 100
13SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
16SwiftNormalSpecial 60
19Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
22CopycatNormalStatus
26ChargeElectricStatus
31DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
34Baton PassNormalStatus
37AgilityPsychicStatus
40Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
43ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
46Nasty PlotDarkStatus
49EntrainmentNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by reminder

Minun learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100

Egg moves

Minun learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Minun gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CharmFairyStatus 100
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
SingNormalStatus 55
Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Minun learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100
1Play NiceNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
4Helping HandNormalStatus
7SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
10EncoreNormalStatus 100
13SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
16SwiftNormalSpecial 60
19Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
22CopycatNormalStatus
25Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
28ChargeElectricStatus
31DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
34Baton PassNormalStatus
37AgilityPsychicStatus
40Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
43ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
46Nasty PlotDarkStatus
49EntrainmentNormalStatus 100

Egg moves

Minun learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Minun gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CharmFairyStatus 100
DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
SingNormalStatus 55
Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
Tearful LookNormalStatus
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Minun is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Minun sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Minun sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Minun sprite from Diamond & Pearl Minun sprite from Black & White Minun sprite from X & Y Minun sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Minun Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Minun Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Minun Shiny sprite from Black & White Minun Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Minun

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 110
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 110
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48, National Park
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Route 6
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Route 5
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 110
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Minun
Japanese マイナン (Minun)
German Minun
French Négapi
Italian Minun
Spanish Minun
Korean 마이농 (mainong)
Chinese (Simplified) 负电拍拍
Chinese (Traditional) 負電拍拍

 

English Cheering Pokémon
Japanese おうえんポケモン
German Jubel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Acclameur
Italian Pokémon Incitamento
Spanish Pokémon Ánimo
Korean 응원포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 加油宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 加油寶可夢

Name origin

minus
a negative charge