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[[File:Ursula Minun.png|thumb|left|220px|Minun in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Ursula Minun.png|thumb|left|220px|Minun in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
Minun debuted alongside {{p|Plusle}} in ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty!]]''. Both Pokémon were owned by [[Thatcher]], who was responsible for protecting a lighthouse. The two reappeared in ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]'', where Thatcher was training them to be cheerleaders. Both were often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of their Poké Balls]].
Minun debuted alongside {{p|Plusle}} in ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty!]]''. Both Pokémon were owned by [[Thatcher]], who was responsible for protecting a lighthouse. The two reappeared in ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]'', where Thatcher was {{pkmn|training}} them to be cheerleaders. Both were often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of their Poké Balls]].


[[Elijah]] used a Minun and Plusle as actors in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]''. The plot of the movie was that Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun were setting out to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from an evil {{p|Exploud}}.
A Minun and Plusle appeared in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', under the ownership of [[Elijah]]. They were among his actors. The plot of the movie was that Pikachu, Minun, and Plusle were setting out to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from an evil {{p|Exploud}}.


A Minun and Plusle appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', serving as the film's comic relief. The pair helped [[Tory Lund]] to overcome his fear of Pokémon. Both briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.
A Minun and Plusle appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where they served as the {{pkmn|movie}}'s comic relief. The pair helped [[Tory Lund]] to overcome his fear of Pokémon. Both briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine movies.


A Minun appeared alongside its counterpart in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'' and ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', under the ownership of [[Ursula]]. Also, in the former, one appeared along with a Plusle in {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback when she confessed that, as a child, she had a fear of both of them.
A Minun and Plusle appeared in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'' and ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', under the ownership of [[Ursula]]. Also, in the former episode, one appeared along with a Plusle in {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback when she confessed that, as a child, she had a fear of both of them.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
A Minun appeared in [[PK13]].
A Minun appeared in [[PK13]].


A Minun had a cameo appearance alongside Plusle in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' where they were rescued by [[Team A.C.T.]]
A Minun had a cameo appearance alongside Plusle in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', where they were rescued by [[Team A.C.T.]]


A Minun appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.
A Minun appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'' as one of the Pokémon watching {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.


Multiple Minun appeared in ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]'' where they were among the {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} being controlled by {{TRT}}.
Multiple Minun appeared in ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]'', where they were among the {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} being controlled by {{TRT}}.


A Minun appeared in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'' alongside {{p|Plusle}}, under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Performer]] participating in the [[Dendemille Town]] [[Pokémon Showcase]]. It reappeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]'' alongside Plusle and its Trainer, where they participated in the [[Anistar City]] Showcase; and again in ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'', where it was used in the Master Class Showcase in [[Gloire City]].
A Minun appeared in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'' alongside {{p|Plusle}}, under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Performer]] participating in the [[Dendemille Town]] [[Pokémon Showcase]]. It reappeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]'' alongside Plusle and its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, where they participated in the [[Anistar City]] Showcase; and again in ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'', where it was used in the Master Class Showcase in [[Gloire City]].


A Minun appeared in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''. It was among the Pokémon residing in a forest.
A Minun appeared in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''. It was among the Pokémon residing in a forest.
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A Minun appeared in ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in [[Monsieur Pierre]]'s dance party.
A Minun appeared in ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in [[Monsieur Pierre]]'s dance party.


A Minun appeared in ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]'' alongside a Plusle; both were under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer.
A Plusle and Minun appeared in ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]'', under the ownership of a Trainer.
 
A Trainer's Minun appeared in [[SM127]], where they were watching {{an|Professor Kukui}} announce the completion of the [[Manalo Stadium]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Sapphire's Minun}}
{{main|Sapphire's Minun}}
{{adv|Sapphire}} owned a Minun that she met at the [[Abandoned Ship]] in ''[[PS198|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I]]''. It later appeared on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}, where together with [[Ruby's Plusle]], helped the two rivals learn how to work as a [[Double Battle]] team.
{{adv|Sapphire}} owned a Minun that she met at the [[Abandoned Ship]] in ''[[PS198|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I]]''. She later appeared on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}, where together with [[Ruby's Plusle]], helped the two rivals learn how to work as a [[Double Battle]] team.


===In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
===In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
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===In the Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga===
===In the Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga===
[[Lunick]] has a Minun as his Partner Pokémon which is the counterpart to [[Solana]]'s {{p|Plusle}}. He can boost Lunick's Capture Styler with electricity.
[[Lunick]] has a Minun as his {{ra|Partner Pokémon}} which is the counterpart to [[Solana]]'s {{p|Plusle}}. He can boost Lunick's Capture Styler with electricity.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Excess data found on the game disc includes data for seven playable characters cut from the final roster, including Plusle and Minun as a tag team akin to the Ice Climbers. However, in the final version of the game, Minun just appears as a random trophy alongside Plusle.
====Trophy information====
====Trophy information====
It appears with its counterpart, Plusle.
It appears with its counterpart, Plusle.
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===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: Minun combines with {{p|Plusle}} to produce an electric current blocking the entrance to the Poké Mart on the [[Sapphire Field]].
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: Minun combines with {{p|Plusle}} to produce an electric current blocking the entrance to the Poké Mart on the [[Sapphire Field]].
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: Minun is the partner of [[Lunick]]. After the end credits, it also feels a bond with [[Solana]].
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: Minun is the {{ra|partner Pokémon|partner}} of [[Lunick]]. After the end credits, it also feels a bond with [[Solana]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=081|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It cheers on its friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It cheers on its friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It cheers on its friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It cheers on its friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=097|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=083}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Exposure to electricity from Minun and Plusle promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It cheers on friends. If its friends are losing, its body lets off more and more sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Red|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=Wonder Mail code}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Red|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=Wonder Mail code}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Thunderwave Cave]] (4F-5F), [[Lightning Field]] (7F-19F), [[Joyous Tower]] (5F-8F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Thunderwave Cave]] (4F-5F), [[Lightning Field]] (7F-19F), [[Joyous Tower]] (5F-8F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Partner Pokémon]] <small>(Males only)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area={{ra|Partner Pokémon}} <small>(Males only)</small>}}
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|MinEXP=3
|MinEXP=3
|MaxEXP=3
|MaxEXP=3
|num=068
|browser=Minun stuns targets with a powerful electric shock to assist captures.
|browser=Minun stuns targets with a powerful electric shock to assist captures.
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=312
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=312
|buddy=3
|buddy=3
|candy=Minun
|evolution=N/A
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=120
|stamina=120
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* Minun shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its partner {{p|Plusle}}. They are both known as the Cheering Pokémon.
* Minun shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its partner {{p|Plusle}}. They are both known as the Cheering Pokémon.
* Minun and Plusle have the same base stats, although the stat distribution is different with Minun being more defense-oriented and Plusle being more offense-oriented.
* Minun and Plusle have the same base stats, although the stat distribution is different with Minun being more defense-oriented and Plusle being more offense-oriented.
* Minun has never appeared in the anime without a Plusle alongside it, unlike Plusle who has appeared alone a few times as [[Solana]]'s {{ra|Partner Pokémon}}.
* Minun's first major appearance in the anime was in episode 312, the same number as its position in the National Pokédex.
* Unused text in {{g|Colosseum}} suggests that a {{pkmn2|Shadow}} Minun was going to appear in the game.
* Unused text in {{g|Colosseum}} suggests that a {{pkmn2|Shadow}} Minun was going to appear in the game.
* Minun has never appeared in the anime without a Plusle alongside it, unlike Plusle who has appeared alone a few times as [[Solana]]'s [[Partner Pokémon]].
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], there are several files for {{sbw|Unused content (SSBB)#Characters|unused playable characters}}. One of these files is named "Pra_Mai", leading some players to speculate that Plusle and Minun were considered to appear as a tag team, like {{sbw|Ice Climbers (SSBB)|Ice Climbers}}.
* Minun's first major appearance in the anime was in episode 312, the same number as its position in the National Pokédex.


===Origin===
===Origin===
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