Minior Showers: Orionids 2026
Explore by starlight during the Orionids meteor shower for a chance to encounter Minior in Pokémon GO!
This Minior Shower runs from October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to October 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Bonuses 
Features 
Pokémon Debut
Minior (Green Core), the Meteor Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Orionids meteor shower, beginning October 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time!
Minior has seven different core colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. A different core color will debut during each of the six meteor showers listed below. During the Geminids, one core color will debut in the Northern Hemisphere and another in the Southern Hemisphere.
Minior (Green Core)
Green Core Minior debuts during the Orionids. The core colors for the remaining meteor showers have not been announced.
Explore by Starlight
From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time every day during each Minior Shower, shooting stars will light up the in-game sky. During these hours, you’ll have an increased chance of encountering Minior in the wild!
Minior’s Form Changes
Minior begins battles in its Meteor Form. When its health drops below 50%, it changes form and exposes its core.
- Meteor Form: Higher Defense and lower Attack.
- Core exposed: 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.
Annual Meteor Shower Schedule
Minior can appear during the following meteor showers each year. Each shower begins at 5:00 p.m. on its first day and ends at 11:59 p.m. on its last day, in local time.
- Orionids: October 19–24, 2026
- Leonids: November 14–19, 2026
- Geminids: December 11–16, 2026
- Eta Aquariids: May 3–8, 2027
- Southern Delta Aquariids: July 28–August 2, 2027
- Perseids: August 10–15, 2027
Spawns 
Wild Encounters
You may encounter Minior in its Meteor Form in the wild during the event. You’ll receive 1,000 Stardust for catching Minior.
Minior (Meteor Form)
Minior encounters are more likely from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time each day.
Research 
Minior Shower Timed Research
Event-exclusive Timed Research
Timed Research will be available during the event. Claim a Star Piece, then complete five Use a Star Piece tasks to earn 7,740 Stardust each. Complete all tasks to earn an additional 77,400 Stardust.
Bonus Timed Research
Event-exclusive Timed Research for very lucky Trainers
Some very lucky Trainers will receive this Bonus Timed Research. Claim a Star Piece, then use a Star Piece to earn 774 Stardust and a completion reward of 1,000,000 Stardust!
Timed Research tasks must be completed and all rewards claimed by October 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
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