Minior Shower (Orionids)
Pokémon Debut
Minior, the Meteor Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!
Minior cores come in seven different colors! Which ones will you find falling from the sky?
You might find one in its Meteor Form in the wild during the following meteor showers each year, and you’ll receive increased 
Stardust for catching Minior! During each of the meteor showers below, one of Minior’s different core colors will make its Pokémon GO debut!
Minior Shower Schedule
Each Minior Shower starts at 5:00 p.m. on its first day and ends at 11:59 p.m. on its last day, local time.
- Geminids: December 11–16, 2026. One core color debuts in the Northern Hemisphere and another in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Orionids: October 19–24, 2027 (this event)
Minior in Battle
Minior will burst into Pokémon GO, changing the way you battle! 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!
