minior-blue-meteor #10133
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minior-blue-meteor
Generation VII · #10133 — Meteor Pokémon
Minior, the Meteor Pokémon, is a dual-type Rock/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VII that exists in a fascinating duality of forms. The blue meteor form represents Minior's heavily armored defensive state, characterized by its rocky outer shell that protects the delicate colored core within. This form displays a base stat total of 440, with impressive defensive capabilities—110 base Defense and 100 base Special Defense—making it remarkably resilient despite its diminutive 0.3-meter height and 40-kilogram weight. With a catch rate of 30 and moderate base happiness of 70, Minior's blue meteor form embodies the hardy nature of celestial rocks that have traveled through Earth's atmosphere. The species is genderless and belongs to the Mineral egg group, with a medium-slow growth rate that reflects its deliberate, steady development.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
40.0kg
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-meteor Biology & Physical Characteristics
Minior originates from the stratosphere, born from an aggregation of mutated nanoparticles that accumulate high in the ozone layer. The blue meteor form represents the stage where these nanoparticles have crystallized into a spherical Pokémon with a distinctive rocky exterior composed of four large plates separated by prominent cracks that encircle its body both horizontally and vertically. Five white spikes extend from its surface, creating a star-like appearance that aids in its recognition among Minior's seven possible core color variations. The exposed blue core beneath this shell, once visible when the Meteor Form's HP drops below 50%, represents the true body of this Pokémon—a dramatic transformation facilitated by its signature ability, Shields Down. In its meteor form, Minior continuously absorbs particulate matter and dust from the atmosphere, which builds both its colorful core and its characteristic durable shell. This accumulation process eventually makes the Pokémon too heavy to remain suspended in the upper atmosphere, causing it to plummet toward the planet's surface in a spectacular meteoric descent.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Minior-blue-meteor Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Minior is a genderless Pokémon incapable of breeding through standard methods, as it lacks the biological sex characteristics necessary for reproduction. Despite this limitation, it belongs to the Mineral egg group, which catalogues Pokémon that share mineralogical or crystalline characteristics regardless of reproductive capability. The species requires 25 egg cycles to hatch, equivalent to approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps, placing it in the mid-range for egg development time. Its base friendship value of 70 indicates a naturally moderate disposition toward trainers, suggesting that Minior responds reasonably well to care and affection without requiring exceptional bonding efforts. The genderless classification reflects Minior's nature as a celestial being formed from nanoparticles rather than through biological processes, positioning it alongside other legendary and mythical Pokémon that transcend traditional reproductive categories. Trainers seeking to obtain multiple Minior with different core colors must either encounter them in the wild with variation, obtain them through breeding mechanics that preserve the Mineral egg group designation, or trade with other trainers who have captured specimens with alternative colorations.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
star-piece
loot
Platinum: Trade for one of each color Shard. Black and White: Trade for PP Up. Sell for 4900 Pokédollars, or to Ore Collector for 9800 Pokédollars.
Cost: 12000
star-piece
loot
Platinum: Trade for one of each color Shard. Black and White: Trade for PP Up. Sell for 4900 Pokédollars, or to Ore Collector for 9800 Pokédollars.
Cost: 12000
star-piece
loot
Platinum: Trade for one of each color Shard. Black and White: Trade for PP Up. Sell for 4900 Pokédollars, or to Ore Collector for 9800 Pokédollars.
Cost: 12000
star-piece
loot
Platinum: Trade for one of each color Shard. Black and White: Trade for PP Up. Sell for 4900 Pokédollars, or to Ore Collector for 9800 Pokédollars.
Cost: 12000
TMs & HMs
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gold silver
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emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
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crystal
tm04
xd
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heartgold soulsilver
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black white
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colosseum
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platinum
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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
tm05
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-meteor Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Minior does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon species, remaining a singular evolutionary endpoint within its evolutionary line. However, what distinguishes Minior from most other Pokémon is not traditional evolution but rather its unique form-changing mechanic facilitated by its exclusive ability, Shields Down. The blue meteor form is the Pokémon's standard state, maintained as long as its HP remains above 50 percent of its maximum health. When damage reduces its HP to below half its maximum, the rocky meteor shell shatters explosively, revealing the blue core form beneath and triggering a dramatic transformation that alters not only the Pokémon's appearance but also its battle statistics and typing characteristics. This form change is entirely automatic and occurs without requiring experience points, items, or any trainer intervention—it is purely a mechanical response to battle conditions. Upon recovery above 50 percent HP, the core reforms its protective shell, reverting to the meteor form and restoring its defensive prowess. This dual-form system makes Minior mechanically unique among Generation VII Pokémon, offering trainers a distinct strategic framework that rewards careful HP management.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Minior-blue-meteor Behaviour and Natural Habitat
The blue meteor form of Minior inhabits the ozone layer and upper atmosphere, existing in a precarious ecological niche where it serves as prey for stronger aerial Pokémon during its life in the stratosphere. Its diet consists primarily of consuming atmospheric dust and particulate matter, sustaining itself through this constant filtration as it drifts in the high-altitude winds. According to Pokédex entries from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, despite its outer shell being uncommonly durable, the shock of falling to the ground inevitably smashes this protective coating to smithereens, forcing the Pokémon to expose its vulnerable core. In the Alola region, which represents one of the few places where Minior naturally falls, these Pokémon must adapt to terrestrial existence after their atmospheric descent. The blue meteor form's balanced base stats across defense and special defense reflect its role as an atmospheric organism built for endurance rather than aggressive predation, suggesting a lifestyle focused on survival and steady growth in the harsh upper atmosphere.
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-meteor Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Minior derives from the words 'minor' and 'meteor,' perfectly capturing the essence of a small, falling space rock that represents the literal impact of cosmic phenomena on a planetary surface. The Japanese name Meteno similarly emphasizes the meteor association while suggesting the metallic nature of its composition. The blue meteor form's visual design draws inspiration from real meteors and meteorites, featuring a rocky, crystalline exterior with the characteristic dark spots resembling eyes—a common design element in Pokémon that brings personality to otherwise inanimate-seeming creatures. The color scheme of the blue variant specifically evokes associations with minerals and gemstones that form under intense pressure and heat, much like actual meteorites that endure the extreme temperatures of atmospheric entry. The five white spikes extending from its surface create a distinctive silhouette that makes Minior instantly recognizable while suggesting the jagged, irregular surfaces of actual space rocks. The duality of forms—the heavy, armored meteor exterior contrasted with the delicate, exposed core—represents a profound design philosophy reflecting the journey from cosmic to terrestrial existence.
Learnable Moves
Minior-blue-meteor 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-meteor Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, the blue meteor form of Minior functions as a defensive wall with exceptional special bulkiness, thanks to its base 100 Special Defense and respectable 100 Defense statistics. The ability Shields Down grants it protection from major status ailments and sleep conditions while in meteor form, providing immunity to paralysis, burn, poison, freeze, and toxic spikes—conditions that would severely hamper many defensive Pokémon. Its Rock/Flying typing grants it resistance to Normal, Fire, and Flying-type moves, with only a weakness to Water, Electric, Grass, and Steel attacks. However, the critical strategic consideration for competitive play centers on the form transformation mechanic: once HP drops below 50 percent, Minior automatically shifts to its core form, which features substantially different statistics emphasizing offensive capability (100 Attack and 100 Special Attack) and superior Speed (120 base), alongside reduced Defense and Special Defense. This transformation effectively grants Minior a mid-battle reset that can surprise opponents, though experienced players anticipate the shift. The low base Speed of 60 in meteor form means Minior often acts last in Meteor Form, but reaching core form can dramatically alter turn order. Competitive usage typically involves strategic HP management and moves that exploit the form change's timing, though Minior's relatively modest base stats limit its viability in higher competitive tiers.
Commonly Asked Questions About Minior-blue-meteor
What type is Minior-blue-meteor?
Minior-blue-meteor is a rock and flying type Pokemon.
What does Minior-blue-meteor evolve into?
Minior-blue-meteor does not evolve.
What are Minior-blue-meteor's weaknesses?
Minior-blue-meteor is weak to ground, rock, electric, ice, steel and water type moves.
Minior-blue-meteor Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Minior represents a fascinating departure from traditional Pokémon design, introducing the concept of dual forms tied to mechanical conditions rather than evolution, which has influenced subsequent Pokémon game design philosophy. The species' origin story—small rocks born from nanoparticles in the atmosphere before falling to terrestrial existence—captures imagination and has become iconic within Generation VII's Alola-focused mythology. The seven possible core colorations (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet) create a rainbow spectrum that appeals to collectors and encourages gameplay variation, as each trainer might possess Minior with different core colors. In the Pokémon animated series, Minior has made both major and minor appearances, contributing to the franchise's broader narrative about celestial Pokémon and cosmic phenomena. The form-changing mechanic itself has inspired discussion within the Pokémon community regarding balanced gameplay design, as it represents an innovative approach to creating strategic depth without resorting to traditional evolution. Minior's design has influenced subsequent generation introductions of form-changing mechanics and conditional transformations, demonstrating how a single species' unique mechanics can reshape competitive and casual gameplay alike.
Where to Find Minior-blue-meteor in Every Pokémon Game
Minior is available in the Alola region introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it appears as entry 0213 in the regional Pokédex, and in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon where it holds entry 0277. In these games, Minior can be encountered in various locations associated with high altitudes and mountainous terrain, representing one of the few naturally occurring populations of this atmospheric Pokémon to settle on land. The species has maintained availability through subsequent generations, appearing in Pokémon Sword and Shield with expanded accessibility in the Crown Tundra expansion, and continuing into Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl where it maintains its presence. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Minior's celestial origins receive additional narrative focus, positioning it as a historically significant Pokémon related to the region's cosmic phenomena. The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet expansion The Indigo Disk reintroduces Minior to current-generation gameplay, where it appears as entry 0106 in the regional Pokédex. Its catch rate of 30 makes it moderately difficult to capture, encouraging trainers to use appropriate Poké Balls and weakening strategies. The blue meteor form specifically will display whenever Minior is encountered with full or near-full HP, making the form reliably obtainable for collection purposes before battle-related transformations occur.