Minus

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

6 Pokémon2 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

Found on Pokémon

Electrike

Manectric

Minun

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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.

Pokémon with Minus (4)

As a Hidden Ability2

Pokémon that can have Minus only as their Hidden Ability.

#0309

ElectrikeHidden #0310

ManectricHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Minus.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Swarm	31	Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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“Minus”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/minus.

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