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Generation III · #0312 — Cheering Pokémon
Minun is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, occupying National Pokédex number 312. Known as the Cheering Pokémon, Minun embodies a spirit of encouragement and team support that defines its very nature. With a base stat total of 405 and a balanced distribution favoring Special Defense (85) and Speed (95), Minun represents an accessible electric-type option for trainers seeking a supportive yet moderately powerful companion. Its most distinctive feature is its unwavering dedication to cheering on its teammates, prioritizing their wellbeing over its own safety. Minun does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species, though it is universally recognized as the complementary counterpart to Plusle, with whom it shares many behavioral and statistical parallels.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
4.2kg
Category
Cheering Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
upright
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.
Absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Minun Biology & Physical Characteristics
Minun is a diminutive cream-colored Pokémon standing only 0.4 meters (1'04") tall and weighing just 4.2 kilograms (9.3 lbs), making it one of the smaller electric-types. Its most visually striking feature is the bold blue minus sign adorning its circular cheeks, which mirrors its name and electric nature. The Pokémon possesses a rounded body with stubby, digitless limbs and small blue paws, along with long, flat ears that are predominantly blue. Its short tail is tipped with another blue minus sign, creating a cohesive design that emphasizes its electrical identity. Unlike many electric-types, Minun can generate sparks not as destructive attacks, but as brilliant, controlled showers—even forming electrical pom-poms for cheering purposes. This unique manifestation of its electric nature reflects its supportive role and distinguishes it from more aggressive electric Pokémon.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Minun Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Minun exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing equal representation of both sexes in the breeding population. The species belongs to the Fairy egg group, a classification shared with various whimsical and magical Pokémon that emphasizes its supportive and nurturing nature. With a base friendship value of 70 (adjusted in later generations), Minun demonstrates moderate natural friendliness toward trainers, suggesting it bonds readily with proper care and attention. The hatch counter indicates that Minun eggs require 20 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884–5,140 steps for an attentive trainer. This moderate hatch time positions Minun as reasonably accessible for players engaging in breeding activities, without requiring excessive time investment. The species inherits moves from its breeding pool according to typical Pokémon breeding mechanics, allowing trained breeders to create Minun with specialized movesets tailored to their competitive or casual strategies.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm05
red blue
tm05
yellow
tm05
sword shield
tm05
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
+531 more TMs/HMs
Minun Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Minun does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, representing a complete evolutionary line unto itself. Unlike many Electric-type Pokémon that undergo evolution to increase their power, Minun remains unchanged throughout a trainer's journey, maintaining its identity as the steadfast Cheering Pokémon regardless of level or experience. This lack of evolution is part of its design philosophy—Minun's role as a supporter and cheerleader does not require transformation or power escalation. The species also does not possess a Mega Evolution form, further cementing its static nature within the Pokémon evolutionary framework. This makes Minun unique among many of its generational peers, allowing trainers to commit to the species from their first capture without anticipation of a later transformation.
Where to Find
hoenn route 110
hoenn
+3 more
johto route 39
johto
+1 more
kanto route 14
kanto
+1 more
johto route 46
johto
+1 more
kanto route 18
kanto
+1 more
johto route 29
johto
+1 more
johto route 48
johto
+1 more
kanto route 7
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 1
kanto
+1 more
johto route 33
johto
+1 more
kanto route 2
kanto
+5 more
kanto route 15
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 3
kanto
+1 more
national park
johto
+1 more
kanto route 5
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 11
kanto
+1 more
johto route 36
johto
+1 more
kanto route 16
kanto
+1 more
johto route 37
johto
+1 more
kanto route 8
kanto
+1 more
+3 more locations in other games
Minun Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Minun is fundamentally defined by its altruistic behavior and genuine concern for its teammates. According to Pokédex entries, Minun is far more concerned about cheering on its partners than its own safety, and it demonstrates remarkable emotional attunement by increasing the intensity of its sparks when its friends are in trouble or losing a battle. This heightened electrical output serves as both encouragement and a physical manifestation of its emotional investment in team success. The species inhabits grasslands and savannas where it can freely generate its electrical displays, though it exhibits a notable aversion to water and will seek shelter under house eaves during rainfall. Minun is rarely found alone, typically encountered alongside its counterpart Plusle in the wild. Interestingly, academic research has revealed that simultaneous exposure to electricity from both Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and boosts vitality in other creatures, suggesting a synergistic biological relationship. The species even releases sparks while sleeping, a behavior documented in the Sleep Style Dex that researchers believe reflects dreams of enthusiastic cheering.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
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.
Its dislike of water makes it take shelter under the eaves of houses in rain. It uses pom-poms made of sparks for cheering.
Generation IV
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
Exposure to electricity from MINUN and PLUSLE promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
Generation V
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.
Generation VI
Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
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 Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Minun derives from the mathematical minus sign (−), directly reflecting the blue minus symbols that appear on its cheeks and tail. This nomenclature pairs elegantly with its counterpart Plusle, whose name incorporates the plus sign (+), creating a complementary duality in nomenclature that mirrors their gameplay and narrative relationship. The Japanese name マイナン (Minun) maintains this mathematical foundation while phonetically resembling the English word. The design itself evokes the appearance of a small, cute mascot character, with rounded features and large ears that convey a friendly, approachable demeanor. The cream coloration of its body contrasts sharply with its blue accents, creating a visually distinct silhouette that makes Minun immediately recognizable. The electrical pom-poms it generates are an inspired thematic choice, merging Minun's cheerleading nature with its electric typing in a manner that no other Pokémon species achieves.
Learnable Moves
Minun can learn 85 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| alluring voice | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| copycat | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lucky chant | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nuzzle | electric | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet kiss | fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| switcheroo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| tearful look | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| trump card | normal | Special | — | — | 5 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Minun Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Minun functions as a niche support Pokémon with surprising utility despite its modest base stats totaling 405. Its defining ability, Minus, amplifies Special Attack to 1.5× its normal value when a friendly Pokémon with Plus or Minus enters the field, creating synergistic opportunities in doubles formats where trainers can strategically pair it with complementary Pokémon. The hidden ability Volt Absorb provides an alternative approach, allowing Minun to absorb electrical attacks and recover 1/4 of its maximum HP, offering defensive utility in electric-heavy metagames. Minun's stellar Speed stat of 95 allows it to outpace numerous threats, while its Special Attack of 75 provides respectable special damage output when bolstered by favorable abilities or held items. Its Special Defense of 85 grants moderate resilience against special attacks. However, its low Attack (40) and Defense (50) make Minun vulnerable to physical threats. Competitive players typically employ Minun in doubles or team preview formats where its Minus ability can be leveraged effectively. Movepool options including Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, and supportive moves like Helping Hand and Fake Tears enable flexible team building approaches.
Commonly Asked Questions About Minun
What type is Minun?
Minun is a electric type Pokemon.
What does Minun evolve from?
Minun does not evolve.
What are Minun's weaknesses?
Minun is weak to ground type moves.
Where can I find Minun?
Minun can be found in hoenn route 110 (hoenn), johto route 39 (johto) and kanto route 14 (kanto) and 20 other locations.
Minun Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Minun holds a distinctive place in Pokémon culture as an exemplar of team support and cheerleading spirit, resonating particularly with trainers who value cooperative gameplay and mutual encouragement. The species gained prominence through its appearance as a selectable partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger, introducing millions of players to its supportive philosophy. Minun's cheerleading mechanics and bright, spark-filled animations have made it a beloved choice for players seeking emotionally engaging teams beyond pure competitive optimization. The creature has appeared consistently throughout the animated series and various manga adaptations, contributing to its enduring recognition within the franchise. Its partnership with Plusle has become iconic, with both species frequently appearing together in promotional materials and official artwork. The concept of a Pokémon that cares more for its teammates than itself represents a thematic counterpoint to many of the franchise's more individually-focused creatures, offering philosophical appeal to players interested in collaborative narratives. Merchandise featuring Minun, particularly its cheerleading aesthetic, remains commercially successful, indicating sustained cultural affection for the species.
Where to Find Minun in Every Pokémon Game
Minun's availability varies significantly across generations and games, reflecting its status as a regionally-distributed electric-type. In its debut generation (Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald), Minun occupies National Pokédex slot 312 and local number 81 in the Hoenn region, where it can be encountered in grassland areas. The species maintains presence in numerous subsequent generations, appearing in Diamond and Pearl, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White iterations, and later generations including X and Y (Central Kalos, local number 97), Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (local number 83), and Sword and Shield (with The Indigo Disk DLC assigning it local number 120). Minun's relatively high catch rate of 200 ensures that trainers can capture it without excessive difficulty when encountered in the wild. The species is also obtainable through breeding if a trainer possesses a compatible Pokémon from the Fairy egg group, making it accessible even in games where wild encounters prove elusive. Its consistent inclusion across multiple generations demonstrates the franchise's commitment to maintaining availability for this beloved support Pokémon, ensuring new trainers can experience Minun's cheerleading spirit.