Minun's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Attack trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
Minun is weak to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Minun's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
Garchomp can KO Minun with Earthquake (218-256%). Krookodile threatens a KO with Earthquake (202-238%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x218-256%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x202-238%KO Knock Off66-77% Close Combat80-95% | ||
Minun is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Minun easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group.
Minun runs a standard special attacker set. Timid nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Air Balloon brings temporary Ground immunity. Minus supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Minun best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Entrainment
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Encore
- Endeavor
- Nuzzle
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Discharge
- Encore
- Endeavor
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Super Fang
- Nuzzle
- Discharge
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Alluring Voice
- Thunderbolt
- Nuzzle
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Mimic
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Encore
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Mimic
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Encore
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Minun develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Last Resort and Thunder show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Minun. Charm and Discharge come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Thunder and Thunderbolt and Normal and Dark coverage and more.
Breeding opens up real options for Minun. Charm and Discharge come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Thunder and Thunderbolt and coverage across 8 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Minun. Charm and Discharge come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Thunder and Thunderbolt and Normal and Dark coverage and more.
Minun doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
No wild encounters for Minun in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Minun doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Minun's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Minun can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Electric typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Don't let Minun's 405 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Run Volt Absorb on Minun. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Minun also gets Minus, but they don't compare.
Electric typing gives Minun 3 resistances. Base 95 Speed is the standout stat. 405 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Minun first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves