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Violet Core Minior

Meteor Pokémon

MeteorRed CoreOrange CoreYellow CoreGreen CoreBlue CoreIndigo CoreViolet Core
Violet Core Minior official artwork
Official art
RockFlying
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
0.3 kg 0.7 lbs
Base stat total
500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Shields Down
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
Although its outer shell is uncommonly durable, the shock of falling to the ground smashes the shell to smithereens.
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Base stats

Total 500 · Higher than 70% of Pokémon
HP60135–167230–324
Atk100108–167184–328
Def6072–123112–240
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe120126–189220–372
Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon
HP60Atk100Def60Spe120SpD60SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to 5 types, resists 5, immune to 1

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

RockFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Flying)Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)Steel (because of Rock)Water (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fire (because of Rock)Flying (because of Rock)Normal (because of Rock)Poison (because of Rock)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
FightingGhostGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

1 ability
  • Shields Down

    If Minior, switch-in/end of turn it changes to Core at 1/2 max HP or less, else Meteor.

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Speed tiers

Max Speed 189 · outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 120); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+189Max172No SP140Min126Scarf (Choice Scarf)283Tailwind378

At max Speed, Violet Core Minior outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Violet Core Minior against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Violet Core Minior · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172Violet Core Minior · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
140Violet Core Minior · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Moves

48 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 15

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
3Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
8RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhysical3090%20
10Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
15SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
17Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpecial60100%5
22Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhysical200100%5
24Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
29Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
31Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20
36Cosmic PowerRaises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
38Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpecial80100%20
43Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
45Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.NormalStatus——15
50ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhysical250100%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhysical55100%15
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpecial5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhysical70100%20
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhysical2590%10
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpecial80100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpecial80100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhysical—100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpecial70100%10
TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpecial12090%10

Evolution

Minior does not evolve.

Where to find

Not found in the wild in our data

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 30 · medium slow growth
EV yield
1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Pokédex entries

4 entries · newest from Ultra Moon
Category
Meteor Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
Shape
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

English
Minior
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

Biology

Biology

Minior live in the ozone layer, and are food for other, stronger Pokémon such as Rayquaza. They only fall to Earth when their shells become too heavy. Their cores come in the seven colors of the rainbow.

Minior are known to die when out of their shells and not placed in a Poké Ball quickly enough.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

2 generations, animated from Gen VII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII