Stats & Training
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.
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.
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.
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 |
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Onix builds →Dig 2x65-77% Bulldoze 2x49-59% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Geodude builds →Dig 2x96-113%KO Bulldoze 2x74-88% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x62-73% Dig 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x93-110%KO Bulldoze 2x71-84% Sand Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x62-73% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Onix builds →Dig 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x49-59% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Geodude builds →Dig 2x97-114%KO Bulldoze 2x72-86% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x64-76% Dig 2x78-93% Bulldoze 2x61-72% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x93-110%KO Bulldoze 2x70-83% Sand Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Onix builds →Dig 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x49-59% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Geodude builds →Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x74-88% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x66-78% Dig 2x79-95% Bulldoze 2x61-72% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x93-111%KO Bulldoze 2x72-85% Sand Tomb 2x43-52% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x47-55% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x171-202%KO Bulldoze 2x104-123%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Onix builds →Dig 2x65-76% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x130-152%KO Drill Run 2x104-123%KO Dig 2x104-123%KO Bulldoze 2x79-93% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Earth Power 2x65-76% Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x93-111%KO Bulldoze 2x70-84% Sand Tomb 2x43-52% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x165-194%KO Bulldoze 2x99-118%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Dig 2x63-74% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Sand Tomb 2x28-34% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Drill Run 2x99-118%KO Dig 2x99-118%KO Bulldoze 2x75-89% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Earth Power 2x63-74% Dig 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x58-70% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Bulldoze 2x69-82% Sand Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Minun with Earthquake (175-206%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x175-206%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Minun is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a decent partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 7 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Minun easily with 47 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Discharge, Fake Tears and 4 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Minun Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Nasty Plot and Minun can run through teams. Timid nature leans fast special, Voltabsorb supports the sweep, and utility options stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Minun best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Charge
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
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 coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Minun Locations
Minun's scattered across 4 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Minun in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
walking encounters for Minun across 4 spots at Lv. 6-13. The catch is that Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Minun Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Minun's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Minun can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Electric typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 pivot. Thunderbolt with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Electric typing gives Minun 3 resistances. Base 95 Speed is the standout stat. 405 BST gives it a workable foundation.
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.
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- 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