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{{PokéBox
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Plusle|next=Volbeat}}
 
 
|name=Minun
 
 
|jname=マイナン Mainan
{{PokéBox|
 
 
|ndex=312
backcolor={{Electric}}|
 
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|ndexprev=Plusle
name='''Minun'''|
 
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|ndexnext=Volbeat
jname=(マイナン ''Mainan'')|
 
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|dexhoenn={{tt|081|Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald}}/{{tt|083|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}
image=312Minun.png|
 
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|dexcekalos=097
ndex=312|
 
 
|gen=Generation III
evofrom=None|
 
 
|species=Cheering Pokémon
evointo=None|
 
 
|type=Electric
gen=[[Generation III]]|
 
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|metheight=0.4 m
pronun=<math>MYE-nun</math>|
 
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|imheight=1'04"
hp=60|
 
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|metweight=4.2 kg
atk=40|
 
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|imweight=9.3 lbs.
def=50|
 
 
|ability=[[Minus]]
satk=75|
 
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|dw=Volt Absorb
sdef=85|
 
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|body=06
spd=95|
 
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|egg1=Fairy
total=405|
 
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|color=Yellow
species=Cheering Pokémon|
 
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|male=50}}
type={{type|Electric}}|
 
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'''Minun''' (Japanese: '''マイナン''' ''Mainan'') is an {{Type|Electric}}-Type [[Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It is [[Plusle]]'s partner.
height=<span class="explain" title="0.4 m">1'04"</span>|
 
weight=<span class="explain" title="4.2kg">9.3 lbs.</span>|
 
ability = [[Minus]]and [[cheering]]
 
color=<span style="color:Yellow;">'''Yellow'''</span>|
 
gender=<span class="female">50% ♀</span>/<span class="male">50% ♂</span>|
 
}}
 
'''Minun''' (Japanese: '''マイナン''' ''Mainan'') is an {{Type|Electric}}-Type [[Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Minun is a [[Pokémon]] which is best when battling with [[Plusle]] in a [[Double Battle]] because of the ability [[Minus]]. [[Plusle]] also powers up when it is fighting with Minun with the ability [[Plus]]. When the two are battling on their own, they are much weaker. [[Plusle]] and Minun are best friends under any circumstances.
 
   
 
==Biology==
 
==Biology==
===Appearance===
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===Physiology===
Minun bears a remarkable resemblance to [[Pichu|Pichu]] and [[Pikachu]]. Minun have short tails with flat blue minus signs on the end of them, while their cheeks and the tips of their ears are blue, and have minus signs voided in the middle. The rest of it's body is a tan color.[[File:Minun in pokedex.jpg|thumb|A Minun in a Pokédex]]
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[[File:Minun in pokedex.jpg|thumb|A Minun in a Pokédex]] Minun is a small rodent-like Pokémon. It bears a remarkable resemblance to [[Pichu]] and [[Pikachu]]. Minun's body is mainly pale yellow in color, with blue patches on its ears, paws, cheeks, and tail. They have long rabbit-like ears and short tails with flat blue minus signs on the end of them, while their cheeks and the tips of their ears are blue, and have minus signs voided in the middle.
   
 
===Behavior===
 
===Behavior===
 
Minun is a cheerful and supportive Pokémon, always encouraging comrades in battle by using the spark pouches in its cheeks. It is very compassionate towards its friends, and is known to cry upon witnessing a friend lose a battle. Its kind are commonly referred to as cheerleaders for these actions.
 
Minun is a cheerful and supportive Pokémon, always encouraging comrades in battle by using the spark pouches in its cheeks. It is very compassionate towards its friends, and is known to cry upon witnessing a friend lose a battle. Its kind are commonly referred to as cheerleaders for these actions.
   
===Special abilites===
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===Special abilities===
 
Minun's stats are geared towards defense whereas Plusle's stats are sweeper-oriented. Minun's Movepool is nearly identical to Plusle, except that Minun can learn [[Charm]] and [[Trump Card]] but lacks [[Last Resort]].
 
Minun's stats are geared towards defense whereas Plusle's stats are sweeper-oriented. Minun's Movepool is nearly identical to Plusle, except that Minun can learn [[Charm]] and [[Trump Card]] but lacks [[Last Resort]].
   
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===Game locations===
 
===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
 
{{Game Locations
 
|type={{Electric}}
|pokemon=Minun
 
|backcolor={{Electric}}
 
 
|rubysapphire=[[Route 110]]
 
|rubysapphire=[[Route 110]]
 
|rsrarity=Uncommon (Ruby), Rare (Sapphire)
 
|rsrarity=Uncommon (Ruby), Rare (Sapphire)
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|blackwhite=[[Unova Route 6|Route 6 (white only)]]
 
|blackwhite=[[Unova Route 6|Route 6 (white only)]]
 
|bwrarity=Swarm
 
|bwrarity=Swarm
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|oras=[[Hoenn Route 110]]
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|oras=None
 
}}
 
}}
   
 
====Side game locations====
 
====Side game locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
 
{{Side Game Locations
 
|type={{Electric}}
|Pokemon=Minun
 
|backcolor={{Electric}}
 
 
|RSPinball=Hatch from egg
 
|RSPinball=Hatch from egg
 
|Trozei=Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 23, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
 
|Trozei=Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 23, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
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===Pokédex entries===
 
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
{{GenIIIPokédex|
 
backcolor={{Electric}}|
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|type={{Electric}}
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|gen=III
name=Minun|
 
ruby=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.|
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|ruby=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.
sapphire=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.|
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|sapphire=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.
emerald=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.|
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|emerald=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.
firered=Its dislike of water makes it take shelter under the eaves of houses in rain. It uses pom-poms made of sparks for cheering. |
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|firered=Its dislike of water makes it take shelter under the eaves of houses in rain. It uses pom-poms made of sparks for cheering.
leafgreen=Its dislike of water makes it take shelter under the eaves of houses in rain. It uses pom-poms made of sparks for cheering. |
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|leafgreen=Its dislike of water makes it take shelter under the eaves of houses in rain. It uses pom-poms made of sparks for cheering.
diamond=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.|
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|diamond=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
pearl=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.|
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|pearl=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
platinum=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.|
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|platinum=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
heartgold=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.|
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|heartgold=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
soulsilver=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.|
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|soulsilver=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
black=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.|
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|black=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
white=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.|
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|white=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
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|black 2=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
}}
 
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|white 2=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
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|x=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
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|y=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.
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|or=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.
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|as=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.}}
   
==In the anime==
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===Sprites===
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{{GenIIIPokéSprites
Minun is rarely seen in the [[Pokémon anime]] without [[Plusle]]. Its first two appearances is the same Minun. It also appears with [[Plusle]] in the seventh movie and accompaning short. In this movie he is kidnapped by [[Deoxys]] and later becomes, together with [[Plusle]], the first [[Pokémon]] of [[Tory]]. Its first appearance is in episode 314, where Minun and [[Plusle]], are attacked by [[Team Rocket]]. In Pokémon DP Shinnoh League Victors, Dawn's rival Ursala has a Minun.
 
 
|type= {{Electric}}
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|border= {{Electric}}
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|rbysapspr=RS 312 front.png
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|rbysapsprs=Minun Shiny RS.png
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|emeraldspr=E 312 front.gif
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|emeraldsprs=Minun Shiny RSE.gif
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|frlgspr=RS 312 front.png
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|frlgsprs=Minun Shiny RS.png
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|IIIback=Minun Back RS.png
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|IIIbacks=Minun Shiny Back RS.png
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|dpspr=DP 312 front.png
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|dpsprs=Minun Shiny DPPHGSS.png
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|ptspr=DP 312 front.png
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|ptsprs=Minun Shiny DPPHGSS.png
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|hgssspr=DP 312 front.png
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|hgsssprs=Minun Shiny DPPHGSS.png
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|IVback=Minun Back DPPHGSS.png
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|IVbacks=Minun Shiny Back DPPHGSS.png
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|bwspr = Minun BW.gif
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|bwsprs=Shiny Minun BW.gif
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|Vback=Minun Back BW.gif
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|Vbacks=Shiny Minun Back BW.gif
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|xyspr = Minun XY.gif
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|xysprs = Minun Shiny XY.gif
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|orasspr = Minun XY.gif
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|orassprs = Minun Shiny XY.gif
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|VIback =Minun Back XY.gif
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|VIbacks =Minun Shiny Back XY.gif
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|b2w2spr = Minun BW.gif|bwsprfs = |b2w2sprfs = |Vbackfs = |b2w2sprs = Shiny Minun BW.gif}}
   
==In the manga==
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==Appearances==
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===Anime===
Minun's only appearance is in the [[Pokémon]] adventures.
 
 
Minun is rarely seen in the [[Pokémon anime]] without [[Plusle]]. Its first two appearances is the same Minun. It also appears with [[Plusle]] in the seventh movie and accompanying short. In this movie he is kidnapped by [[Deoxys]] and later becomes, together with [[Plusle]], the first [[Pokémon]] of [[Tory]]. Its first appearance is in episode 314, where Minun and [[Plusle]], are attacked by [[Team Rocket]]. In Pokémon DP Sinnoh League Victors, Dawn's rival Ursala has a Minun.
   
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*[[Thatcher's Minun]]
==Super Smash Bros. Brawl==
 
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*[[Ursula's Minun]]
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===Manga===
 
Minun's only appearance is in the [[Pokémon]] adventures manga.
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===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
 
When the Brawl disk was hacked, some coding was found for two characters that [[mimic]] the Ice Climber's actions and style of brawling. The coding was titled Pra & Mai, which are the prefixes of the Japanese names of [[Plusle]] and Minun, which got a rumor going around about partial Brawl entrance of [[Plusle]] and Minun.
 
When the Brawl disk was hacked, some coding was found for two characters that [[mimic]] the Ice Climber's actions and style of brawling. The coding was titled Pra & Mai, which are the prefixes of the Japanese names of [[Plusle]] and Minun, which got a rumor going around about partial Brawl entrance of [[Plusle]] and Minun.
*Using the tool Poke Radar when in Trophy Garden (Platinum) in search of Minun or Plusle can help, and make capture easier.
 
   
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==Trivia==
{{References|minun|312}}
 
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*Minun translates in Finnish to mine.
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===Origin===
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Both Minun and its counterpart Plusle appear to be based on rodents, such as mice. They are also similar in appearance to rabbits. Plusle and Minun are based on the concept of positive and negative electrical charges, with Plusle representing the positive charge, and Minun representing the negative charge.
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===Name Origin===
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Minun's name is derived from the word "minus", referring to a negative electrical charge.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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312Minun_AG_anime.png
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312Minun_AG_anime_2.png
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312Minun_AG_anime_3.png
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312Minun_AG_anime_4.png
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312Minun_AG_anime_5.png
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312Minun_Dream.png
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Plusle and Minun Pokemon Ranger.jpg
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</gallery>
   
 
{{References|minun|312}}{{GenIIInav}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Plusle|next=Volbeat}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Plusle|next=Volbeat}}
 
[[Category:Gimmick Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Gimmick Pokémon]]
[[Category:Body style 06 Pokémon]]
 
 
[[Category:Small Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Small Pokémon]]
[[Category:Fairy group Pokémon]]
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[[Category:Light Pokémon]]

Revision as of 02:14, 23 May 2015

Minun (Japanese: マイナン Mainan) is an Electric-Type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is Plusle's partner.

Biology

Physiology

Minun in pokedex

A Minun in a Pokédex

Minun is a small rodent-like Pokémon. It bears a remarkable resemblance to Pichu and Pikachu. Minun's body is mainly pale yellow in color, with blue patches on its ears, paws, cheeks, and tail. They have long rabbit-like ears and short tails with flat blue minus signs on the end of them, while their cheeks and the tips of their ears are blue, and have minus signs voided in the middle.

Behavior

Minun is a cheerful and supportive Pokémon, always encouraging comrades in battle by using the spark pouches in its cheeks. It is very compassionate towards its friends, and is known to cry upon witnessing a friend lose a battle. Its kind are commonly referred to as cheerleaders for these actions.

Special abilities

Minun's stats are geared towards defense whereas Plusle's stats are sweeper-oriented. Minun's Movepool is nearly identical to Plusle, except that Minun can learn Charm and Trump Card but lacks Last Resort.

Evolution

Minun does not evolve.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 110 Uncommon (Ruby), Rare (Sapphire)
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Route 110 Uncommon
Diamond and Pearl Trophy Garden Rare
Platinum Trophy Garden Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 1-18, 29,33-39, 46, National Park (Hoenn Sound) Swarm
Black and White Route 6 (white only) Swarm

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei! Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 23, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Thunderwave Cave (4F-5F), Lightning Field (7F-19F), Joyous Tower (5F-8F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Amp Plains (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger Starter Pokémon


Pokédex entries

Template:Pokédexentries

Sprites

Template:GenIIIPokéSprites

Appearances

Anime

Minun is rarely seen in the Pokémon anime without Plusle. Its first two appearances is the same Minun. It also appears with Plusle in the seventh movie and accompanying short. In this movie he is kidnapped by Deoxys and later becomes, together with Plusle, the first Pokémon of Tory. Its first appearance is in episode 314, where Minun and Plusle, are attacked by Team Rocket. In Pokémon DP Sinnoh League Victors, Dawn's rival Ursala has a Minun.

Manga

Minun's only appearance is in the Pokémon adventures manga.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

When the Brawl disk was hacked, some coding was found for two characters that mimic the Ice Climber's actions and style of brawling. The coding was titled Pra & Mai, which are the prefixes of the Japanese names of Plusle and Minun, which got a rumor going around about partial Brawl entrance of Plusle and Minun.

Trivia

  • Minun translates in Finnish to mine.

Origin

Both Minun and its counterpart Plusle appear to be based on rodents, such as mice. They are also similar in appearance to rabbits. Plusle and Minun are based on the concept of positive and negative electrical charges, with Plusle representing the positive charge, and Minun representing the negative charge.

Name Origin

Minun's name is derived from the word "minus", referring to a negative electrical charge.

Gallery

See also

Template:GenIIInav