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Minior(JP) is a species of Pokémon of the series of the same name. It is a Rock and Flying Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. While it does not evolve, it reveals its core form when its health drops below 50%

Physiology and Behavior[]

Minior is a spherical Pokémon with two forms: one form with a rocky outer coating and the other with its core exposed. When it sheds its rocky coating, its core form is both the lightest Rock-type and Flying-type Pokémon. Both of its forms tie with Carbink and Dwebble as the shortest Rock-type.

In its shielded form, Minior resembles a modestly sized rock. Its rocky exterior is formed by four large plates separated by two large cracks. The cracks encircle its body both horizontally and vertically. Five white spikes extend just above the rocky surface, giving it a star-shape. Two large, black spots on its front resemble eyes, and there is a third spot in the center of its back. Rings of dark brown triangles surround the holes its spikes protrude from and the spot on its back, pointing outward. One of the triangles surrounding the spot on its back is replaced with a small, brown dot. The eyespots have a half-ring of triangles resembling eyelashes. One eye has a small, brown dot in the corner. Even while apparently at rest, Minior tends to spin slowly in place.

In its core form, Minior loses its rocky shell and its body is exposed. The core is a bright, pastel color. Depending on the color of debris and food it absorbed and ate while in the stratosphere, Minior's core can be Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, or Violet. A handful of darker triangles are also visible on its body in random places. Minior's eyes and mouth are formed from energy that floats in front of its body like a two-dimensional mask. The eyes are two large swirls and the mouth a smaller line. Its face tends to stay level regardless of how Minior spins the rest of its body.

Minior forms in the stratosphere from an aggregation of mutated nanoparticles, where it absorbs particulate matter from which it builds its core and shell. Eventually, this process makes it too heavy and it falls towards the surface of the planet. When its shell breaks from landing, Minior becomes lighter and capable of attacking quickly. However, it cannot survive for long with its core exposed, and will eventually die if not placed inside a Poké Ball quickly enough. The cute, pastel coloring of Minior's core form often inspires designers to use it as a motif for clothing and accessories. While in the ozone layer, it serves as food to stronger Pokémon. Places where Minior fall are few, Alola being one of them.

Appearances[]

Origin[]

In-game Information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Meteor - Originally making its home in the ozone layer, it hurtles to the ground when the shell enclosing its body grows too heavy.
Core - It eats dust in the atmosphere. The composition of the dust determines the color of its core.
Pokémon Moon Meteor - Strong impacts can knock it out of its shell. This Pokémon was born from mutated nanoparticles.
Core - If its core stays exposed, it will soon die off. It's possible that it may survive if it's put into a Poké Ball quickly enough.
Pokémon Ultra Sun Meteor - It lives in the ozone layer, where it becomes food for stronger Pokémon. When it tries to run away, it falls to the ground.
Core - Although its outer shell is uncommonly durable, the shock of falling to the ground smashes the shell to smithereens.
Pokémon Ultra Moon Meteor - Places where Minior fall from the night sky are few and far between, with Alola being one of the precious few.
Core - This is its form when its shell has fallen off. The color of its core depends on the materials that made up the food it ate.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Meteor - This Pokémon is born in the ozone layer. It falls to the ground once the outer shell enclosing its core grows heavy.
Core - It will react when touched or called to, but it’s unknown whether such responses indicate consciousness.
Pokémon Violet Meteor - Minior that fall to the ground try to return to space, but their wish will not come true—all they can do is fade away.
Core - It feeds on dust in the atmosphere. The color of its core is said to be determined by the composition of the dust it eats.


Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Mount Hokulani
Pokémon Moon
Mount Hokulani
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Mount Hokulani
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Mount Hokulani
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome
Pokémon Violet
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome


Form change[]

Minior
Activate Shields Down
Minior
Core Form
PKMNSV774 PKMNSV774-Core

Stats[]

Meteor[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 60
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 60
Total 440


Core[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 100
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 120
Total 500


Moveset[]

Main article: Minior/moveset

Gallery[]

Renders[]

Renders
Sun Moon
PKMNSM774


PKMNSM774-S


Scarlet Violet
PKMNSV774


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File:PKMNSV774-S.png


Renders
Sun Moon
PKMNSM774-Core


PKMNSM774-Core-S


Scarlet Violet
PKMNSV774-Core


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File:PKMNSV774-Core-S.png


Trivia[]

  • Prior to the release of Pokémon HOME, Minior was tied with Alcremie as being under the most Pokédex color groupings, with a total of six. The distinction is now held by Vivillon, with nine Pokédex color groupings.
  • Minior is the only Rock-type Pokémon introduced prior to the Eighth Pokémon generation that cannot be obtained in any Generation VIII game (not counting Mega Evolutions).
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