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Generation VII · #10140 — Meteor Pokémon
Minior, the Meteor Pokémon from Generation VII, is a dual Rock/Flying-type that represents one of Alola's most unique and scientifically fascinating creatures. This remarkable Pokémon originates in the stratosphere, born from an aggregation of mutated nanoparticles that coalesce into a sentient form. What makes Minior truly exceptional is its signature ability, Shields Down, which fundamentally transforms its battle mechanics by shifting between two distinct forms based on its health status. The blue-colored core variant is particularly prized by collectors, representing one of seven possible core colorations that players can encounter. With a National Pokédex number of #774, Minior embodies the innovative design philosophy that defined Generation VII's introduction of form-changing mechanics.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
0.3kg
Category
Meteor Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
brown
Shape
ball
Abilities
Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form.
Minior-blue Biology & Physical Characteristics
Minior exists in a remarkable dual-form system that is intrinsically tied to its physiology and survival instincts. In its Meteor Form, Minior is encased in a heavy, durable rocky shell composed of four large plates separated by horizontal and vertical cracks, with five distinctive white spikes protruding from its surface in a star-like configuration. This protective coating is constructed from particulate matter that Minior absorbs during its time in the stratosphere, gradually accumulating until the weight becomes unsustainable. Within this shell resides the Core Form, the true body of Minior, which can manifest in seven different colors including the striking blue variety. The exposed core form is extraordinarily light, weighing merely 0.3 kilograms compared to the Meteor Form's 40 kilograms, making it simultaneously the lightest Rock-type and Flying-type Pokémon known to science. This dramatic transformation occurs when Minior's health drops below 50%, automatically shedding its heavy exterior to reveal the nimble core beneath, fundamentally altering its stat distribution and combat capabilities.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Minior-blue Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Minior is genderless and belongs exclusively to the Mineral Egg Group, reflecting its inorganic, crystalline nature and origin from mutated nanoparticles rather than traditional biological processes. As a genderless Pokémon, Minior cannot reproduce through standard breeding mechanics with opposite-sex partners, which is consistent with its role as a meteorological anomaly rather than a conventional life form. However, Minior can still be bred when paired with Ditto, the shapeshifting Pokémon that serves as the universal breeding partner for genderless species. The Mineral Egg Group encompasses rock-based and mineral-composed Pokémon, creating a thematic connection between Minior and other stone-bodied creatures like Geodude, Onix, and Carbink. Eggs containing Minior require approximately 25 cycles to hatch, translating to 6,169 to 6,425 steps in the game world, placing it firmly within the medium-slow growth rate classification. The genderless designation underscores Minior's alien nature and its genesis from nanoparticle aggregation rather than organic reproduction, emphasizing its unique position as a Pokémon born from scientific anomaly rather than evolutionary processes. Despite lacking traditional gender characteristics, Minior maintains a base happiness value of 70 when first encountered, suggesting an inherent docility toward human trainers.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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gold silver
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
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crystal
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
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black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
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ultra sun ultra moon
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x y
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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black 2 white 2
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
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red blue
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Minior-blue Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Minior does not undergo traditional evolution into another Pokémon species, nor does it possess a Mega Evolution form. Instead, Minior's development is defined entirely by its signature ability, Shields Down, which creates a dynamic form-change system during battle that functions similarly to evolution but operates on different principles. When Minior enters combat in its Meteor Form with full or near-full health, it maintains its heavily armored composition. However, when its health drops below 50%, Shields Down triggers an automatic transformation that exposes its Core Form, completely restructuring its combat effectiveness. The Core Form boasts dramatically enhanced Attack, Special Attack, and Speed statistics at 100, 100, and 120 respectively, compared to the Meteor Form's more balanced defensive profile of 60 Attack, 60 Special Attack, and 60 Speed. This form-change mechanic is non-permanent and conditional; should Minior's health be restored above 50%, it immediately reverts to its Meteor Form, re-encasing itself in protective armor. Additionally, Minior's core coloration—determined upon encounter and immutable throughout that individual's lifetime—comes in seven distinct varieties: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet, each visible exclusively when the core is exposed.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Minior-blue Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Minior's natural habitat is the stratosphere and ozone layer, where these Meteor Pokémon sustain themselves by consuming dust and atmospheric particulate matter. According to Pokédex records, Minior originally makes its home high in the upper atmosphere, continuously absorbing material from its environment to reinforce its protective shell. However, this accumulation process inevitably makes the Pokémon too heavy to remain airborne, causing it to plummet toward the planet's surface in a dramatic descent. While inhabiting the ozone layer, Minior faces constant predation from stronger Pokémon that hunt it as a food source, creating dangerous survival conditions. When Minior attempts to flee from predators, its weight becomes a liability, causing it to fall uncontrollably. The Alola region is noted as one of the few known places where Minior successfully lands and survives this descent, suggesting a special ecological niche in the archipelago's unique atmospheric conditions. The species' diet of dust and atmospheric particles reflects its stratospheric origins and its role as a consumer of the upper atmosphere's composition.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
Originally making its home in the ozone layer, it hurtles to the ground when the shell enclosing its body grows too heavy.
It lives in the ozone layer, where it becomes food for stronger Pokémon. When it tries to run away, it falls to the ground.
Strong impacts can knock it out of its shell. This Pokémon was born from mutated nanoparticles.
Although its outer shell is uncommonly durable, the shock of falling to the ground smashes the shell to smithereens.
Minior-blue Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Minior's design brilliantly synthesizes celestial and mineralogical concepts into a cohesive ecological form. The Meteor Pokémon's nomenclature directly references its meteoric origin and the meteor-like manner in which it falls from the stratosphere to planetary surfaces. The Japanese name, Meteno, similarly evokes meteorological phenomena while maintaining phonetic simplicity. The visual design of Minior's Meteor Form references asteroids and space debris, with its rocky plated exterior and prominent white spikes creating an unmistakably cosmic silhouette that suggests extraterrestrial origins. The exposed Core Form, by contrast, presents a radically different aesthetic—a polished, gem-like spheroid that resembles a precious stone or crystalline core. The seven core colorations represent a spectrum of visual diversity, with the blue core variant providing an aquatic, oceanic aesthetic that contrasts beautifully with the brown and gray tones of the Meteor Form. The dichotomous design effectively communicates Minior's dual nature: simultaneously both a meteorological phenomenon and a sentient lifeform, both heavy and unwieldy in its armored state and nimble and graceful in its exposed core condition. This design duality perfectly mirrors the creature's gameplay mechanics and its literal transformation during battle.
Learnable Moves
Minior-blue can learn 64 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| autotomize | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| cosmic power | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shell smash | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Minior-blue Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battling, Minior's blue core form represents a fascinating glass cannon archetype defined by its explosive stat transformation upon activation of Shields Down. The exposed Core Form achieves an impressive base stat total of 500, featuring exceptional Speed of 120 that ties with Pokémon like Alakazam and outpaces most conventional threats, alongside powerful Attack and Special Attack stats of 100 each. This dual offensive capacity allows the Core Form to function as either a physical or special sweeper, providing valuable flexibility in team construction and move selection. The Meteor Form, conversely, functions as a bulky pivot with respectable Defense and Special Defense of 100 each, allowing Minior to survive incoming attacks and control Shields Down's activation through strategic damage management. Competitive players often exploit this mechanic by deliberately allowing controlled damage to transition into the faster Core Form when beneficial, or maintaining Meteor Form to absorb hits that would otherwise be devastating to the frail core. Minior's typing as Rock/Flying grants useful resistances to Normal, Flying, Fire, and Poison moves, though it suffers from notable weaknesses to Water, Grass, Steel, and Rock-type attacks, the latter creating an ironic vulnerability given its mineral composition. Coverage moves and held items like Choice Scarf or Life Orb complement the Core Form's offensive capabilities, while assault vest and defensive investments support the Meteor Form's defensive walls strategy.
Commonly Asked Questions About Minior-blue
What type is Minior-blue?
Minior-blue is a rock and flying type Pokemon.
What does Minior-blue evolve into?
Minior-blue does not evolve.
What are Minior-blue's weaknesses?
Minior-blue is weak to ground, rock, steel, water, electric and ice type moves.
Minior-blue Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Minior holds particular significance within Generation VII's narrative framework as a symbol of Alola's unique ecological and atmospheric characteristics, representing the region's position as a convergence point for unusual Pokémon from diverse origins. The species' stratospheric origin and meteoric descent narrative provided thematic resonance with Alola's island-based ecosystem and its connection to celestial phenomena, appearing prominently in the games' environmental storytelling and Pokédex lore. Minior's seven distinct core colorations created unprecedented collector appeal, as players sought specific color variants, establishing a precedent for form-variety hunting that influenced subsequent generations' design philosophy. The innovative Shields Down ability became emblematic of Generation VII's mechanical sophistication, demonstrating how form-change abilities could create dynamic, conditional gameplay rather than static transformations. In the Pokémon anime adaptation, Minior appearances showcased its dramatic stratospheric fall sequences and the visual spectacle of its Meteor Form shattering to reveal the delicate core within, creating memorable animation moments. The Pokémon's scientific origin story from mutated nanoparticles appealed to players interested in speculative biology and technological themes, establishing Minior as a bridge between natural and synthetic phenomena. Fan communities embraced Minior's dual nature for competitive and casual play, while its crystalline aesthetic inspired fan art, merchandise, and community discussions about form-specific collecting.
Where to Find Minior-blue in Every Pokémon Game
Minior is primarily available in the Alola region as introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it appears in the regional Pokédex with the number 213. In the enhanced Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon versions, Minior maintains Alola Pokédex availability with the number 277, reflecting its prominence in the generation's ecosystem narrative. The Pokémon can be encountered in various Alolan locations, particularly areas with elevated altitude or atmospheric significance where its stratospheric heritage makes ecological sense. Following its Generation VII introduction, Minior has maintained availability in subsequent generations' games, including Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it appears in the Galar Pokédex. The species received further distribution in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with the latter including it in the Paldea region's extended Pokédex available through the Indigo Disk DLC expansion. Minior's consistent availability across multiple generations reflects its popularity and the mechanical appeal of its Shields Down ability. Players can obtain Minior through standard encounters in designated locations, breeding programs utilizing Ditto, or trading with other trainers, making it accessible across multiple difficulty levels and play styles. The seven distinct core colorations may require multiple encounters or breeding attempts to acquire specific color variants, adding a collecting dimension that extends Minior's availability quest beyond simple species acquisition.