Munna is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Type: Psychic
Abilities:
- Forewarn: Reveals one of the opponent's moves with the highest power upon entering battle.
- Synchronize: Passes a burn, poison, or paralysis to the Pokémon that inflicted it.
- Telepathy (Hidden Ability): Avoids damage from teammates in double or triple battles.
Physical Characteristics:
- Munna is a small, pink, tapir-like Pokémon.
- It has a round body with a floral pattern consisting of dark purple flower-like designs.
- Its body is mostly spherical with stubby legs, lacking any visible neck.
- Munna has red eyes and a small trunk, which it uses to emit a mist.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Munna is often found in grassy areas or caves.
- It is known for its gentle and dreamy nature, often seen floating in mid-air.
- This Pokémon feeds on the dreams of people and Pokémon, emitting a mist while doing so.
- It is said that the mist it produces has a calming effect, often used to soothe others.
In Battle:
- Munna is more defensively inclined with good special bulk.
- Notable moves include Psychic, Dream Eater, and Hypnosis.
- Strong against Fighting and Poison types.
- Weak against Bug, Dark, and Ghost types.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Munna into Musharna when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Interesting Facts:
- Munna's design is inspired by traditional Japanese imagery of dreams and dream-eating creatures.
- Its floral pattern and ability to float are reminiscent of a dream-like state, emphasizing its Psychic abilities.
- Munna was foreshadowed in the Generation I games, where a character mentions a pink Pokémon with floral patterns, hinting at its future introduction.