TL;DR. Minun is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 405. 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 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.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Minun in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Minun reaches 1,694 CP at level 40 and 1,938 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Minun first appeared on July 13, 2018, during Pokémon GO Fest 2018.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 15 to Jan 29, 2019 | 1-star | Hoenn Celebration |
Minun in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Minun across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #835 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Minun.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Minun, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Minun?
Minun is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Minun weak to?
Minun takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Minun resistant to?
Minun resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Minun evolve?
Minun does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Minun from?
Minun was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0312.
What are Minun's base stats?
Minun has HP 60, Attack 40, Defense 50, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 85, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Minun's abilities?
Minun can have the ability Minus, plus the Hidden Ability Volt Absorb.
Is Minun legendary or mythical?
No. Minun is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Minun's best stat?
Minun's highest base stat is Speed at 95, which ranks 25th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Minun good?
Minun has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 44th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Minun's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Minus does not change its matchups. With Volt Absorb, Electric moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Through the generations.
Minun as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Minun is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Minus: does not change its type matchups.
Volt Absorb: Electric moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Minun vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Minun | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Attack | 40 | 75 | -35 |
| Defense | 50 | 65 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 75 | 84 | -9 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 68 | +17 |
| Speed | 95 | 82 | +13 |
| Total | 405 | 443 | -38 |
Minun appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Minun is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Minun.
Every main-series game Minun is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCanyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- XObtainable
- WildRoute 5 (Horde Encounter)
- YObtainable
- WildRoute 5 (Tall grass or Horde Encounter)
- Omega RubyObtainable
- WildRoute 110 (Tall grass or Horde Encounter)
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 110 (Horde Encounter)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 6 (Swarm)
- Black 2Trade
- White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 6 (Swarm)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48, National Park (Hoenn Sound)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 110
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Minun appears in 14 episodes.
From AG038 (2003-08-14) through HZ119 (2025-11-28).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Minun has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Minun sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Minun in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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