Minun Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Minun in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Minun
Minun is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 44.200 DPS.
Minun can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Minun is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Minun resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Minun is Primal Groudon (44.200 DPS), Shadow Groudon (40.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (38.083 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Minun: After defeating Minun, the catch encounter will have a CP between 933 and 992 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1160-1234 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Minun from raids will have exactly 992 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Minun?
The best counter for Minun is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 44.200 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (40.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (38.083 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Minun?
Minun can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Minun weak to?
Minun is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Minun be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Minun's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Minun from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Minun from raids will have 992 CP at level 20, or 1234 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 933. If you see 992 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Minun worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Minun is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Minun?
For the best moveset for Minun itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Minun stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Minun without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Minun can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (37.636 DPS) and Groudon (32.700 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Minun in raids?
Weather boost information for Minun is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.