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No. 0774

Minior

Meteor Pokémon

Minior
Official art
RockFlying
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
40 kg 88.2 lbs
Base stat total
440 top 52%
Introduced
Gen VII
Abilities
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
Although its outer shell is uncommonly durable, the shock of falling to the ground smashes the shell to smithereens.
See all 4 entries

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324
Atk6058–123112–240
Def10094–167184–328
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD10094–167184–328
Spe6058–123112–240
Total440Higher than 48% of all Pokémon
HP60Atk60Def100Spe60SpD100SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Minior outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Minior · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Minior · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Minior · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Poison½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
FightingGhostGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Shields Down

    Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.33% of teams · rank #177 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
White Herb
Ability
Shields Down
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  1. Shell Smash
  2. Acrobatics
  3. Earthquake
  4. Stone Edge

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.89%
  • Rated 1500+0.75%
  • Rated 1630+0.33%
  • Rated 1760+0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.33%

Moves

  • Shell Smash98.9%
  • Acrobatics71%
  • Earthquake58.2%
  • Stone Edge50.8%
  • Power Gem37.5%
  • Earth Power33.6%
  • Dazzling Gleam19.4%
  • Psychic11.9%
  • Explosion5.3%
  • Rock Slide3.3%

Items

  • White Herb63%
  • Focus Sash31.6%
  • Sitrus Berry2.8%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots1.3%
  • Choice Scarf0.4%
  • Light Clay0.4%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe34%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.6%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9%
  • Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.2%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6%

Common teammates

Evolution

Minior does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
3Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40
8RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
10Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
15SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
17Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
22Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5
24Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
29Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
31Rock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20
36Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
38Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
43Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
45Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15
50ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Meteor Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Alola#213Original Ula’ula#085Updated Alola#277Updated Ula’ula#098Blueberry#106

  1. Although its outer shell is uncommonly durable, the shock of falling to the ground smashes the shell to smithereens.

    Ultra Moon

  2. It lives in the ozone layer, where it becomes food for stronger Pokémon. When it tries to run away, it falls to the ground.

    Ultra Sun

  3. Strong impacts can knock it out of its shell. This Pokémon was born from mutated nanoparticles.

    Moon

  4. Originally making its home in the ozone layer, it hurtles to the ground when the shell enclosing its body grows too heavy.

    Sun

Names around the world

Japanese
メテノ
Japanese (romaji)
Meteno
Korean
메테노
Chinese (Traditional)
小隕星
Chinese (Simplified)
小陨星
French
Météno
German
Meteno
Spanish
Minior
Italian
Minior

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate
30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
154
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Mineral
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Moon 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Sun 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28