Minior is making its Pokémon GO debut through Minior Showers, a series of events timed to coincide with real-world meteor showers. The first event runs from October 19 to 24, 2026, bringing with it the debut of Green Core Minior.
Event Bonuses
1000 Stardust for catching Minior
Increased chance to encounter Minior from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time each day
Shooting stars will light up the in-game sky
If you are very lucky, you may get a Bonus Timed Research that rewards one million stardust!
Minior Debut
Green Minior
The first Minior to make their Pokémon GO debut during the Orionid Meteor Shower is Green Core Minior.
Minior is a Rock and -type Pokémon, making it weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel and Water-type attacks. You’ll encounter Minior in the wild in its Meteor Form during Minior Showers events and receive increased Stardust for catching it.
Minior Form Change Mechanism
Minior will burst into Pokémon GO with a brand new form changing mechanism, with a major impact on the way you battle in PvP.
- Minior will battle in its Meteor Form until its health is reduced to below 50%, when it will change its form and expose its core.
- While in Meteor Form, Minior will have higher Defense and lower Attack.
- While its core is exposed, Minior has higher Attack and lower Defense.
Initially, Minior will only be able to change forms when battling Team GO Rocket, team leaders, or in the GO Battle League.*
*Minior will not be eligible for the 2027 Latin America International Championships.
Explore by Starlight
From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time every day during each Minior Shower, the in-game sky will be lit by shooting stars. You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering Minior in the wild.
Free Timed Research
Minior Shower Timed Research (1/1)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Claim Reward! |
1×
Star Piece
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| Use a Star Piece |
7740×
Stardust
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| Use a Star Piece |
7740×
Stardust
|
| Use a Star Piece |
7740×
Stardust
|
| Use a Star Piece |
7740×
Stardust
|
| Use a Star Piece |
7740×
Stardust
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| Rewards |
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Bonus Timed Research (1/1)
A very small amount of trainers have shared that they also have an extra Bonus Timed Research, that rewards a whopping one million stardust!
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Claim Reward! |
1×
Star Piece
|
| Use a Star Piece |
7740×
Stardust
|
| Rewards |
|
Note
Timed Research expires. All tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
