minior-yellow #10138
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minior-yellow
Generation VII · #10138 — Meteor Pokémon
Minior, the Meteor Pokémon from Generation VII, is a dual-type Rock/Flying Pokémon with a unique dual-form mechanic tied to its signature Ability, Shields Down. The yellow core form represents one of seven possible colorations that this remarkable species can display, each non-interchangeable and determined upon encounter. With a National Pokédex number of #774, Minior is a genderless Pokémon that stands at merely 0.3 meters tall and weighs only 0.3 kilograms in its exposed core state, making it one of the lightest Rock and Flying-type Pokémon in existence. The species was introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it quickly became a fan favorite due to its striking appearance and compelling battle mechanics that reward strategic gameplay.
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-yellow Biology & Physical Characteristics
Minior originates in the stratosphere, born from an aggregation of mutated nanoparticles that accumulate and form a distinctive rocky exterior shell. According to Pokédex entries, this Pokémon sustains itself by consuming dust and particulate matter from the upper atmosphere, gradually building up its core and the four large rocky plates that compose its Meteor Form shell. The yellow core form specifically emerges when the outer shell is damaged or when the Pokémon's health drops below 50%, revealing the brilliant colored nucleus beneath. In its Meteor Form, Minior presents a much heavier appearance with a base weight of 40 kilograms, defended by an uncommonly durable shell that separates into four large plates divided by horizontal and vertical cracks, topped with five white spikes arranged in a star pattern. The transformation between forms is governed by the Shields Down Ability, which not only alters Minior's appearance but also dramatically changes its statistical distribution, shifting from balanced defensive stats in Meteor Form to an aggressive, speed-focused configuration in Core Form.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Minior-yellow Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Minior is classified as a genderless Pokémon and belongs to the Mineral Egg Group, making it capable of breeding only with Ditto in standard breeding scenarios. The species has a base Friendship value of 70, indicating a moderately receptive disposition toward trainers. With a Medium-Slow growth rate, Minior requires substantial experience to reach higher levels, mirroring the gradual accumulation of mass that occurs naturally in the stratosphere. The egg cycle counter of 25 cycles translates to approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps required for an egg to hatch, a relatively standard timeframe for Pokémon of this generation. Because Minior exists as a genderless species, it cannot produce gender-determined offspring through standard breeding; any offspring from a Minior and Ditto pairing will itself be genderless. This reproductive approach mirrors other mineral and inanimate Pokémon, emphasizing Minior's otherworldly and non-biological origins as a creature born from mutated nanoparticles rather than through traditional organic reproduction.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm04
gold silver
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
crystal
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
tm04
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
black 2 white 2
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
+609 more TMs/HMs
Minior-yellow Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Minior does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species within its evolutionary line. However, Minior possesses a unique form-change mechanic that is entirely distinct from traditional evolution, occurring through its signature Ability, Shields Down. This Ability causes Minior to transform between its Meteor Form and Core Form depending on battle conditions, specifically when its HP drops below or rises above 50% of its maximum health. When Minior enters battle, it begins in its Meteor Form, presenting the rocky exterior shell. Once its health is reduced below half, the outer shell shatters away to reveal the exposed core, dramatically altering the Pokémon's stats and appearance. If Minior's health is restored above 50% during the same battle, it will revert back to its protective Meteor Form. This transformation is not a traditional evolution but rather a conditional battle mechanic that adds significant tactical depth to Minior's gameplay, allowing trainers to strategically manage which form is active based on the current battle situation.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Minior-yellow Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Minior makes its natural habitat in the ozone layer where it feeds on atmospheric particles and dust particles suspended in the upper atmosphere. However, this peaceful existence is frequently interrupted by predation from stronger Pokémon that hunt it in the stratosphere. When Minior accumulates too much mass from consuming particulate matter, it becomes too heavy to remain airborne and plummets toward the planet's surface, with Alola being one of the few regions where these meteoritic falls regularly occur. In battle, the yellow core form exhibits highly aggressive behavior, driven by dramatically increased Attack and Special Attack stats of 100 each, coupled with exceptional Speed of 120, making it capable of striking before most opponents. When encased in its Meteor Form, Minior displays a more defensive posture with equal Defense and Special Defense stats of 100, suggesting the shell serves both a protective function and a psychological deterrent. The species demonstrates remarkable resilience, with its durable shell capable of withstanding tremendous impacts, though the shock of falling to the ground from the ozone layer can still shatter it completely.
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-yellow Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The yellow core form of Minior draws its name from the Japanese term 'Meteno' (メテノ), which evokes imagery of meteors and celestial phenomena, perfectly reflecting the Pokémon's extraterrestrial origins in the stratosphere. The design cleverly combines elements of meteorites with crystalline structures, featuring a spherical body with the exposed yellow core suggesting a precious gemstone or mineral fragment. The coloration scheme of the yellow form references natural mineral pigmentation, creating visual distinction among the seven core variants. In its Meteor Form, the four large rocky plates separated by cracks give the impression of a celestial body that has experienced impact and fragmentation, while the five white spikes extending upward create a distinctive star-like silhouette that emphasizes its cosmic nature. The contrast between the heavy, imposing Meteor Form and the delicate, diminutive yellow Core Form represents a dramatic visual metaphor for vulnerability and transformation, effectively communicating the Pokémon's dual nature. The species name 'Minior' itself likely derives from 'minor' and 'meteor,' emphasizing both its small size relative to its cosmic significance and its meteoritic nature.
Learnable Moves
Minior-yellow 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-yellow Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, the yellow core form of Minior is dramatically more threatening than its Meteor Form counterpart, with a total base stat of 500 compared to the Meteor Form's 440. The exposed core excels as a sweeper, boasting twin offensive stats of 100 in both Attack and Special Attack, paired with an exceptional Speed stat of 120 that allows it to outpace many common threats. This speed tier places Minior among the fastest non-legendary and non-mythical Pokémon, enabling it to guarantee strikes before opponents can respond. The Rock/Flying typing grants useful offensive coverage, hitting common threats like Flying, Bug, and Fire-type opponents super-effectively, though the defensive typing leaves Minior vulnerable to Water, Electric, Grass, and Steel-type moves with 4x weakness to Water. Strategically, trainers typically employ Minior as a glass cannon, utilizing its exceptional offensive stats and speed while minimizing reliance on its poor Defense and Special Defense statistics of 60 each. The Shields Down Ability serves as both a blessing and a curse; while it provides status immunity in Meteor Form, triggering it requires taking damage that reduces health below 50%, which often proves detrimental to Minior's longevity. Competitive sets often revolve around move choices like Rock Slide, Close Combat, Earthquake, and Acrobatics, allowing Minior to capitalize on surprise factor and speed advantage to secure quick knockouts before opponents can react.
Commonly Asked Questions About Minior-yellow
What type is Minior-yellow?
Minior-yellow is a rock and flying type Pokemon.
What does Minior-yellow evolve into?
Minior-yellow does not evolve.
What are Minior-yellow's weaknesses?
Minior-yellow is weak to ground, rock, steel, water, electric and ice type moves.
Minior-yellow Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Minior has achieved notable recognition within the Pokémon community since its introduction in Generation VII, becoming particularly beloved among fans who appreciate its unique mechanics and striking appearance. The species represents an innovative design philosophy that emphasizes dynamic transformation and battle strategy, contributing to broader discussions about form-change mechanics in competitive Pokémon gameplay. The seven distinct core colorations—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet—create a rainbow spectrum that appeals to collectors and casual players seeking variety within a single species, with the yellow form occupying a particularly cheerful position in this lineup. Social media and community platforms have featured numerous fan artworks celebrating Minior's celestial theme and charming dual-form design, while its role in the Alola region's ecosystem adds depth to Generation VII's worldbuilding. The species has appeared in Pokémon television episodes and has been featured in merchandise, trading cards, and official artwork, cementing its status as a memorable Generation VII contribution. Minior's Pokédex entries describing its tragic fall from the stratosphere have resonated with trainers who appreciate the melancholic narrative elements within Pokémon lore, adding emotional dimension to this otherwise whimsical creature.
Where to Find Minior-yellow in Every Pokémon Game
The yellow core form of Minior is exclusively encountered through the Shields Down form-change mechanic; trainers cannot catch a wild Minior specifically in yellow core form without first obtaining a regular Minior specimen. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Minior appears in the Alola region's Pokédex as entry #0213, with specific encounter locations tied to meteorite-themed areas where these celestial Pokémon naturally fall. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Minior's Alola dex number changes to #0277, maintaining similar habitat requirements. The species also appears in Pokémon Sword and Shield's Pokédex as #0106 in The Indigo Disk expansion, broadening its availability across modern Nintendo Switch titles. Minior has a Catch Rate of 30, indicating moderate difficulty in capture and requiring multiple attempts or weakening before successfully adding one to a trainer's party. Players seeking a yellow core specifically must capture multiple Minior specimens since core coloration is randomly determined upon encounter and cannot be selected. The species' appearance in post-Generation VII games ensures that trainers across various regions and game versions can experience this unique Rock/Flying-type, though specific availability depends on which Pokédex and game generation is being referenced.