Minimize (move)

Minimize (Japanese: ちいさくなる Shrink) is a non-damaging Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

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

In addition to its previous effects, Pokémon that have used Minimize will receive double damage from Stomp.

Generation III and IV

Pokémon that have used Minimize no longer have their sprite replaced with a tiny generic image. All other effects are the same.

Generation V

Minimize raises the user's Evasion by two stages. In addition, Pokémon that have used Minimize will receive double damage from Steamroller.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Type		Level
					I		II		III		IV		V		VI
035		Clefairy	Normal		Normal	24			19			21			19				19			'
036		Clefable	Normal		Normal	--			--			--			--				--			'
088		Grimer	Poison		Poison	33			23			19			17				17			'
089		Muk	Poison		Poison	33			23			19			17				17			'
113		Chansey	Normal		Normal	38			23			23			20				23			'
120		Staryu	Water		Water	37			37			33			33				33			'
211		Qwilfish	Water	Poison				10			10	9	9				9			'
242		Blissey	Normal		Normal				18			18			20				23			'
425		Drifloon	Ghost	Flying										--				--			'
426		Drifblim	Ghost	Flying										--				--			'
607		Litwick	Ghost	Fire														3			'
608		Lampent	Ghost	Fire														--, 3			'
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 the anime

Chansey
The user shrinks down to not be hit by opponent's attacks.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Chansey glows a pinkish-purple color and shrinks down.
Nurse Joy's Chansey	SS025		Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Clefable
The user's body shrinks to half its size.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Clefable's body shrinks to an almost unseeable size.
Green's Clefy	Clefabulous Clefable		Debut
	Grimer's body shrinks to an almost unseeable size.
Janine's Grimer	Mighty Flight, Noctowl!		None

In other generations

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Missing Gen III image(s)

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• No Pokémon introduced in Generation III can learn this move.

In other languages

Language Title Dutch Verklein French Lilliput German Komprimator Greek Σμίκρυνση Italian Minimizzato Korean 작아지기 Jak'ajigi Serbian Umanjenje Spanish Reducción

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

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