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.
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 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x187-220%KO Dig 2x149-176%KO Drill Run 2x149-176%KO Bulldoze 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x159-187%KO Dig 2x128-151%KO Bulldoze 2x96-113%KO Sand Tomb 2x59-69% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x166-196%KO Dig 2x132-156%KO Bulldoze 2x100-118%KO Sand Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Seismitoad builds →Earthquake 2x139-164%KO Dig 2x111-131%KO Bulldoze 2x84-100%KO Mud Shot 2x49-58% | ||
 Golurk GroundGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Golurk builds →Earthquake 2x173-204%KO Bulldoze 2x105-124%KO Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x105-125%KO Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x101-121%KO Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x86-101%KO Sand Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x118-140%KO Dig 2x95-113%KO Sand Tomb 2x43-51% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x122-144%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x110-131%KO Dig 2x91-107%KO Bulldoze 2x70-83% Sand Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Sand Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x102-121%KO Bulldoze 2x78-93% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Dig 2x92-108%KO Bulldoze 2x70-84% Sand Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x126-148%KO Dig 2x102-121%KO Bulldoze 2x78-93% Sand Tomb 2x46-56% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x131-155%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x78-93% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x102-121%KO Dig 2x83-98% Mud Bomb 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x66-79% Sand Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x62-73% Mud Shot 2x40-48% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x121-143%KO Dig 2x97-115%KO Bulldoze 2x74-87% Sand Tomb 2x45-53% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Dig 2x100-118%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x65-77% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x89-105%KO Bulldoze 2x68-79% Sand Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x62-74% Mud Shot 2x38-46% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x121-144%KO Dig 2x97-115%KO Bulldoze 2x74-87% Sand Tomb 2x45-54% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Minun View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x126-149%KO Dig 2x102-121%KO Drill Run 2x102-121%KO Bulldoze 2x78-92% | ||
In Black & White, Garchomp can KO Minun with Earthquake (175-206%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (179-211%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x175-206%KO Outrage105-123%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Minun View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x179-211%KO Rapid Spin30-35% Rock Slide45-53% | ||
Black & White 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 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Minun easily with 38 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group. Pass egg moves like Discharge, Lucky Chant, Sing and 2 more to offspring.
Black & White Minun Best Moveset
Minun runs a standard setup attacker set. Calm nature with max HP and Sp. Def EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Minus supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Minun best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Discharge
- Substitute
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Minun. Discharge and Lucky Chant 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black & White Minun Locations
A few locations for Minun with high spawn rates across mid-game 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 Black & White
Minun Guide
In Black & White, Minun's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black & White, Minun can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Electric typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Black & White, 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. Nasty Plot with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, 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 Black & White, 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.
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