Minun Best Moveset
Electric at 75 Sp. Atk and 95 Speed with AbilityVolt Absorb healing from Electric moves. The moveset runs fast Electric TermStab at lower power than Plusle. 60/50/85 bulk leans special. Same Speed as Plusle, less damage, more Sp. Def. Neither competes in serious play.
Designed for doubles with Minus in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). In singles, 75 Sp. Atk and 405 BST was a weaker Pikachu without the fame.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Nasty Plot boosted Sp. Atk in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 95 Speed outran part of the field, but 75 base Sp. Atk after a boost was still modest.
Best Moves
Best Build
Minun best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
- Discharge
- Nasty Plot
Volt Absorb healed from Electric moves in Gen V (Black & White). Niche immunity on a body that couldn't capitalize after healing.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Discharge
- Substitute
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Pikachu had Light Ball in Gen VI (X & Y). Raichu had Speed. Minun had 75 Sp. Atk and no item to fix it.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Charge
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Encore and Nasty Plot existed in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), but Minun fainted before using both. Too frail to set up twice.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Encore
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Six gens in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The cheerleader, not the athlete. 405 BST had no competitive future in singles.
Support Moveset
- Encore
- Thunderbolt
- Wish
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Minun Weakness
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 |
What is Minun Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Minun
Garchomp can KO Minun with Earthquake (217-255%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x217-255%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
Minun Locations
A handful of locations for Minun with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Minun in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Minun in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Minun is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Minun doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Minun is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Minun in Sun & Moon. It's available in Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Minun is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Minun Guide
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 as a support.
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.
Volt Absorb is the hidden ability. It absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Worth hunting for if you want Minun to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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