No. 0312

Minun

Cheering Pokémon

Official art

Minun is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 405. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Electric

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 4.2 kg 9.3 lbs
Base stat total: 405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Minus Volt Absorb

Pokédex entrySapphire / 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.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk4054–10176–196

Def5063–11294–218

SpA7585–139139–273

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe95103–161175–317

Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Volt Absorb, hidden ability: Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103

Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Minun outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Minun against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		Minun · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147		Minun · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115		Minun · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Minus
If an active ally has this Ability or the Plus Ability, this Pokémon's Sp. Atk is 1.5×.
Other Pokémon with Minus 6
Electrike Manectric Klink Klang Klinklang Low Key Toxtricity
Volt Absorb, hidden ability
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Electric moves; Electric immunity.
Other Pokémon with Volt Absorb 12
Jolteon Chinchou Lanturn Pachirisu Therian Thundurus Zeraora Dracozolt Arctozolt Pawmo Pawmot Wattrel Kilowattrel

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Minun does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 19


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
1	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
4	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
7	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	65	100%	20
10	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
13	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
16	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
19	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
22	CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
26	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
31	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
34	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
37	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
40	Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
43	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
46	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
49	EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 37


TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Special	70	100%	20
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Physical	90	90%	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM136	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Physical	90	100%	15
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM183	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Special	55	95%	15
TM227	Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Nuzzle100% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	20	100%	20
Egg	SingCauses the target to fall asleep.	Normal	Status	—	55%	15
Egg	Sweet KissCauses the target to become confused.	Fairy	Status	—	75%	10
Egg	WishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

Biology

It creates pom-poms out of sparks, and cheers its teammates on with them. It hides under the eaves of houses during rain.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#153 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Cheering Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#081Central Kalos#097New Hoenn#083Blueberry#120

Exposure to electricity from MINUN and PLUSLE promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
Its dislike of water makes it take shelter under the eaves of houses in rain. It uses pom-poms made of sparks for cheering.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Fairy
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Road 110Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6

Omega Ruby 1 area

Road 110Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6

Y 1 area

Road 5Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10

X 1 area

Road 5Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6

SoulSilver 22 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 46Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

HeartGold 22 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 46Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Platinum 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Pearl 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18

Diamond 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18

Emerald 1 area

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Sapphire 1 area

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13

Ruby 1 area

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.