Minimize

Effect

The user compresses its body to look smaller. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.

Move stats
Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Normal	Status	—	—	10	0	User

“—” power marks a status move. “—” accuracy means no accuracy check.

Compared with Pokémon HeartGold.

22 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Pokémon that learn Minimize: Level-up and evolution
Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Clefairy	Fairy	Lv 8	Where to get it
Clefable	Fairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Grimer	Poison	Lv 21	Where to get it
Muk	Poison	Lv 21	Where to get it
Chansey	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Staryu	Water	Lv 16	Where to get it
Starmie	WaterPsychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Qwilfish	WaterPoison	Lv 16	Where to get it
Blissey	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Drifloon	GhostFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Drifblim	GhostFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Happiny	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Litwick	GhostFire	Lv 8	Where to get it
Lampent	GhostFire	Lv 1	Where to get it
Chandelure	GhostFire	Lv 1	Where to get it
Silicobra	Ground	Lv 5	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Sandaconda	Ground	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Overqwil	DarkPoison	Lv 16	Where to get it
Artwork shows Grimer’s standard form. Alolan Grimer	PoisonDark	Lv 21	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Muk’s standard form. Alolan Muk	PoisonDark	Lv 21	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Qwilfish’s standard form. Hisuian Qwilfish	DarkPoison	Lv 16	Where to get it
Artwork shows Sandaconda’s standard form. Gigantamax Sandaconda	Ground	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.