Minior Pokemon

The Meteor Pokemon has finally arrived in Pokemon GO — but only during real-world meteor showers. Here's the full Minior Showers schedule and how to catch every core color.

Orionids event LIVE Oct 19–24 7 core colors Spawns 5–9 PM local No shiny yet
Happening now: the first Minior Shower (Orionids) runs Oct 19–24, 2026. Minior appears in the wild in Meteor Form — catch window is boosted 5–9 PM local time each day, and the in-game sky shows shooting stars when spawns are active.

Minior Showers schedule

Each event is tied to a real meteor shower and debuts a different core color. Events run from 5:00 PM day one to 11:59 PM on the last day, local time.

Meteor showerDatesNotes
OrionidsOct 19–24, 2026Live now — Green Core debut
LeonidsNov 14–19, 2026New core color
GeminidsDec 11–16, 2026Two colors: one N-hemisphere, one S-hemisphere
Eta AquariidsMay 3–8, 2027New core color
Southern Delta AquariidsJul 28–Aug 2, 2027New core color
PerseidsAug 10–15, 2027New core color

Catch details

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    Only during showers

    Minior doesn't spawn outside these events — miss a window and you wait weeks for the next one.

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    Bonus Stardust

    Catching Minior grants extra Stardust (~1,000 base per catch during events).

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    Two battle forms

    Meteor Form (defensive) until under 50% HP, then the shell breaks to Core Form (offensive). Form change works in PvP, Rocket battles and leader fights.

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    Geminids needs a trading partner

    December's event splits colors by hemisphere — you'll need a trade for the other half's color.