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Ability · Gen 3 · 7 Pokémon

Minus

If an active ally has this Ability or the Plus Ability, this Pokemon's Sp. Atk is 1.5×.

If an active ally has this Ability or the Plus Ability, this Pokemon's Special Attack is multiplied by 1.5.

Minus was introduced in Generation 3. 7 Pokémon and forms can have it (2 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Minus

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Minus.

  1. Manectric1. Manectric#259 in Champions VGC · 6.5% run Minus

Pokémon with Minus

As a regular ability (5)

MinunMinunKlinkKlinkKlangKlangKlinklangKlinklangToxtricity-Low-KeyToxtricity-Low-Key

As a hidden ability (2)

ElectrikeElectrikeManectricManectric

Minus FAQ

What does Minus do?

If an active ally has this Ability or the Plus Ability, this Pokemon's Special Attack is multiplied by 1.5.

Which Pokémon have Minus?

7 Pokémon and forms can have Minus, 2 of them only as a hidden ability: Electrike, Manectric, Minun, Klink, Klang, Klinklang and Toxtricity-Low-Key.

Is Minus a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Electrike and Manectric have it as a hidden ability, while Minun, Klink, Klang, Klinklang and Toxtricity-Low-Key can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Minus?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Minus are Manectric (#259 in Champions VGC, 6.5% run Minus).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.