Minun Pokemon Guide

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Minun Pokemon Guide

Minun is an Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3, known for cheering on allies, using the Minus Ability and pairing thematically with Plusle. This guide covers Minun’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and more.

Normal Form

Minun

Shiny Form

Shiny Minun

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Minun guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Minun Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Abilities	Evolution
Locations	Related Guides
FAQ	Full Pokedex

Minun Description

Minun is a small Electric-type Pokemon that cheers for its partners by giving off sparks from its body. It is known as the Cheering Pokemon and is closely associated with Plusle, its counterpart in the National Pokedex.

Minun Competitive Overview

Minun is usually used as a fast support Electric-type rather than a bulky attacker. It has useful support moves such as Encore, Thunder Wave, Helping Hand, Wish and Baton Pass, plus Nasty Plot for offensive pressure in games where it is available. Its higher Special Defense helps slightly compared to some frailer Electric-types, but it still needs careful positioning around Ground-type moves.

Minun Quick Facts

National Dex:
#0312

Type:
Electric

Species:
Cheering Pokemon

Height:
1 ft 4 in / 0.4 m / 40 cm

Weight:
9.3 lbs / 4.2 kg

Abilities:
Minus, Volt Absorb Hidden Ability

Minun Stats

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Best Minun Moves Across Pokemon Games

Thunderbolt

Electric

Reliable special Electric damage with strong accuracy and consistent STAB pressure.

Volt Switch

Electric

Lets Minun deal damage and pivot into a teammate, which fits its support role.

Nasty Plot

Dark

Boosts Special Attack and can turn Minun into a surprise special attacker.

Encore

Normal

Locks the opponent into a move and creates setup or switching opportunities.

Thunder Wave

Electric

Paralyzes opponents and gives Minun valuable speed control.

Helping Hand

Normal

Boosts an ally’s attack in doubles and fits Minun’s cheering theme.

Baton Pass

Normal

Lets Minun pass stat boosts or momentum to another teammate in games where the strategy is supported.

Discharge

Electric

A spread Electric attack that works well in double battles with the right partner.

All Minun Moves

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Play Nice	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
4	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
7	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
10	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
13	Switcheroo	Dark	Status	–	100
16	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
19	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
22	Copycat	Normal	Status	–	–
26	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
31	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
34	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
37	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
40	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
43	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
46	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	–	–
49	Entrainment	Normal	Status	–	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Alluring Voice	Fairy	Special	80	100
TM	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
TM	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	–	–
TM	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	–	90
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
Nuzzle	Electric	Physical	20	100
Sing	Normal	Status	–	55
Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	–	75
Wish	Normal	Status	–	–

Minun Weaknesses, Resistances and Immunities

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying, Steel

Immunities

None by typing. Electric-type attacks are absorbed if Minun has Volt Absorb.

Minun Abilities

Minus

Boosts Minun’s Special Attack when an ally with Plus or Minus is also on the field.

Volt Absorb

Hidden Ability. Restores HP when Minun is hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage.

Minun Evolution

Minun

Minun does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon.

Where to Find Minun

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Red	Not available because Minun had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Minun had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Minun had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Minun had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Minun had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Minun had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Ruby	Route 110.
Pokemon Sapphire	Route 110.
Pokemon Emerald	Route 110.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Diamond	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Pearl	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Platinum	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon HeartGold	Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48 and National Park.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48 and National Park.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Route 6.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon X	Route 5.
Pokemon Y	Route 5.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Route 110.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Route 110.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Scarlet	Chargestone Cavern in the Terarium. Also found as a random encounter around the Terarium and in 3-Star Tera Raids.
Pokemon Violet	Chargestone Cavern in the Terarium. Also found as a random encounter around the Terarium and in 3-Star Tera Raids.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Minun
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Minun FAQ

What type is Minun?

Minun is a pure Electric-type Pokemon.

Does Minun evolve?

No. Minun does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon.

What is Minun weak against?

Minun is weak to Ground-type moves.

Where can Minun be found in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

Minun can be found in Chargestone Cavern in the Terarium in The Indigo Disk DLC, can appear as a random encounter around the Terarium and can also appear in 3-Star Tera Raids.

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