Minun

🎯 Best Counters Against Minun

Top Pokémon to use when battling Minun in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

📖 Complete Minun Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Minun (#312) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,938 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Minun has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Minun in 2026.

📊 Minun Stats Analysis

Minun's Attack stat is 147 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Minun may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 150 Defense (Good) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 452. Trainers should be mindful of Minun's limited bulk. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Minun's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Minun Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Minun depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Spark (Fast) with Thunderbolt (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Minun has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Minun PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Minun can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Electric typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Flying, Steel-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Minun faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Minun Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Minun's effectiveness depends on its typing and 147 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Minun use Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Minun in Pokémon GO

Minun can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

✨ Shiny Minun in Pokémon GO

Shiny Minun is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Minun gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,138 - 1,210 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Minun

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.