Ability profile
Minus Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
8
Effect
This Pokémon has 1.5× its Special Attack if any friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier. If either ability is disabled by Gastro Acid, both lose their effect.
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Quick summary
Minus is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Minus first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Minus is used in main-series battles and links to 8 species profiles below.
8 Pokémon can have Minus in the official dataset.
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