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==Effect==
==Effect==
===Generation I===
[[File:MinimizeG12.png|thumb|left|A minimized Pokémon in Generations I and II]]
[[File:MinimizeG12.png|thumb|left|A minimized Pokémon in Generations I and II]]
===Generations I and II===
Minimize raises the user's {{stat|evasion}} stat by one stage and replaces the user's regular image with a tiny, generic image until the user faints or is switched out, or the battle ends.
Minimize raises the user's {{stat|evasion}} stat by one stage and replaces the user's regular image with a tiny, generic image until the user faints or is switched out, or the battle ends.


===Generations III and IV===
===Generation II===
Minimize now causes [[#Vulnerability to moves|certain moves]] to double their [[damage]].
 
===Generation III===
Pokémon that have used Minimize no longer have their sprite replaced with a tiny generic image.
Pokémon that have used Minimize no longer have their sprite replaced with a tiny generic image.
===Generation IV===
Minimize now causes the boosted moves to double their power instead of damage, which results in virtually the same effect.


===Generation V===
===Generation V===
Minimize now raises the user's {{stat|evasion}} by two stages, instead of one.
Minimize now raises the user's {{stat|evasion}} by two stages, instead of one.
Minimize's move boost is now applied to damage instead of power, which mimics its behavior from Generations II and III.


===Generation VI onwards===
===Generation VI onwards===
Minimize's PP changed from 20 to 10.
Minimize's PP changed from 20 to 10.
 
If a boosted move hits a Pokémon that has used Minimize, it now bypasses accuracy and evasion checks. This effect is reverted when the Pokémon undergoes [[Dynamax]] after using Minimize.


If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Minimize, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.
If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Minimize, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.


===Vulnerability to moves===
===Vulnerability to moves===
Specific moves will hit with double power (Generation IV) or have their [[damage]] doubled (Generations II, III, and V onward) against targets that have used Minimize at least once. Additionally, from Generation VI onward, these moves also bypass accuracy and evasion checks in this case. If a Pokémon undergoes [[Dynamax]] after using Minimize, these moves will revert to dealing their usual damage.
Specific moves will hit with double power (Generation IV) or have their damage doubled (Generations II, III, and V onward) against targets that have used Minimize at least once. Additionally, from Generation VI onward, these moves also bypass accuracy and evasion checks in this case. If a Pokémon undergoes Dynamax after using Minimize, these moves will revert to dealing their usual damage.


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Revision as of 20:38, 16 September 2021

Minimize
ちいさくなる Shrink
Minimize VIII.png
Type  Normal
Category  Status
PP  10 (max. 16)
Power  —
Accuracy  —%
Priority  0
  • Does not make contact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Affected by Snatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Self: Affects the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
Can avoid being startled by others once.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  1 ♥
Jamming  0  
Prevents the user from being startled until the turn ends.

Minimize (Japanese: ちいさくなる Shrink) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

A minimized Pokémon in Generations I and II

Minimize raises the user's evasion stat by one stage and replaces the user's regular image with a tiny, generic image until the user faints or is switched out, or the battle ends.

Generation II

Minimize now causes certain moves to double their damage.

Generation III

Pokémon that have used Minimize no longer have their sprite replaced with a tiny generic image.

Generation IV

Minimize now causes the boosted moves to double their power instead of damage, which results in virtually the same effect.

Generation V

Minimize now raises the user's evasion by two stages, instead of one.

Minimize's move boost is now applied to damage instead of power, which mimics its behavior from Generations II and III.

Generation VI onwards

Minimize's PP changed from 20 to 10.

If a boosted move hits a Pokémon that has used Minimize, it now bypasses accuracy and evasion checks. This effect is reverted when the Pokémon undergoes Dynamax after using Minimize.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Minimize, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Vulnerability to moves

Specific moves will hit with double power (Generation IV) or have their damage doubled (Generations II, III, and V onward) against targets that have used Minimize at least once. Additionally, from Generation VI onward, these moves also bypass accuracy and evasion checks in this case. If a Pokémon undergoes Dynamax after using Minimize, these moves will revert to dealing their usual damage.

Description

Games Description
StadStad2 Reduces the user's size and makes it harder to hit. Can normally be used up to six times.
GSC Heightens evasiveness.
RSEColoXD Minimizes the user's size to raise evasiveness.
FRLG The user compresses all the cells in its body to raise its evasiveness.
DPPtHGSSPBR The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user's evasion stat is boosted.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwSh 		The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 24 19 21 19 19BW
25B2W2 		25 25SMUSUM
10PE 		8
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1SMUSUM 1
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png 		Fairy Fairy 1PE
0088 Grimer PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 33 23 19 17 17BW
18B2W2 		18XY
21ORAS 		21SMUSUM
12PE
088A Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Form
 PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png 		Amorphous Amorphous 21SMUSUM
12PE
0089 Muk PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 33 23 19 17 17BW
18B2W2 		18XY
21ORAS 		21SMUSUM
1, 12PE
089A Muk
Muk
Alolan Form
 PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png 		Amorphous Amorphous 21SMUSUM
1, 12PE
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 38 23 23 20 23 23 23SMUSUM
20PE 		1
0120 Staryu WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3 37 37 33 33 33BW
25B2W2 		25XY
31ORAS 		31SMUSUM
18PE 		16
0121 Starmie WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png 		Water 3 Water 3 1
0211 Qwilfish WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png 		Water 2 Water 2 10 10RSE
9FRLG 		9 9 9 9 16
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 18 18 20 23 23 23 1
0425 Drifloon GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png 		Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1
0426 Drifblim GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png 		Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1
0440 Happiny NormalIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 1
0607 Litwick GhostIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png 		Amorphous Amorphous 3 3 3 8
0608 Lampent GhostIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png 		Amorphous Amorphous 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3 1
0609 Chandelure GhostIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png 		Amorphous Amorphous 1
0843 Silicobra GroundIC Big.png Field Dragon 5
0844 Sandaconda GroundIC Big.png Field Dragon 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team, Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky, Minimize is a move with 27PP. The user raises its evasiveness by one stage. This move is affected by Snatch and Taunt.

Pokkén Tournament

Minimize appears as one of Chandelure's Pokémon moves. Chandelure temporarily shrinks in size, rendering it immune to attacks until it reverts. While shrunken, Chandelure can also move to reposition itself to keep distance from the opponent.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Boosts the user's Evasion by one level.
MDTDS Boosts the user's evasiveness by 1 level.
BSL じぶんの かいひを １だんかいあげる
MDGtI It sharply boosts your evasiveness. (The stat change returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a IconTileGTI.pngWonder Tile.)
SMD It sharply boosts your evasiveness. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a IconTileSMD.pngWonder Tile.


In the anime

Nurse Joy Chansey Minimize.png
Chansey
Nurse Joy Chansey Minimize effect.png
Chansey shrunk
The user compresses its body to become smaller, allowing it to avoid attacks.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Chansey Chansey glows a pinkish-purple color and shrinks down to avoid an attack. Afterwards, she regains her original size.
Nurse Joy's Chansey DPS02 Debut


In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W


Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Pocket Monsters


In other generations

Core series games

Minimize I.png Minimize II.png Minimize III.png Minimize IV.png
Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Minimize V.png Minimize VI.png Minimize VII.png Minimize PE.png
Generation V Generation VI SMUSUM LGPE

Side series games

Minimize Stad.png Minimize Stad2.png Minimize Colo.png Minimize XD.png
Stadium Stadium 2 Colosseum XD
Minimize PBR.png
Battle Revolution

Spin-off series games

Minimize PMD RB.png Minimize PMD GTI.png Minimize PSMD.png
MD: Red and Blue MD: GTI SMD

Trivia

  • In Generation I games, if the player used Minimize, then looked at the stats of a Pokémon in their party and then exited the menu, the opponent's Pokémon sprite would change to a glitchy version of the Pokémon that was just viewed.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 變小 Bin Síu
Mandarin 變小 / 变小 Biàn Xiǎo *
縮小 Suōxiǎo *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Zmenšení
Denmark Flag.png Danish Minimere
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Verklein
France Flag.png French Lilliput
Germany Flag.png German Komprimator
Greece Flag.png Greek Σμίκρυνση
Italy Flag.png Italian Minimizzato
South Korea Flag.png Korean 작아지기 Jagajigi
Poland Flag.png Polish Minimalizacja
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Minimizar
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Umanjenje
Spain Flag.png Spanish Reducción
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thu Nhỏ


Variations of the move Acid Armor
StatusIC HOME.png Acid Armor • Amnesia • Autotomize • Barrier • Iron Defense • Nasty Plot • Rock Polish • Swords Dance
Formerly a variation
StatusIC HOME.png Minimize


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