Minior Showers: Orionids 2026Event schedule
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Explore by starlight during the Orionids meteor shower as Minior makes its Pokémon GO debut. Green Core Minior debuts during the Orionids, while Minior in Meteor Form can appear in the wild. Every evening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, shooting stars will light up the in-game sky and Minior encounters will become more common.
Bonuses
Receive 1,000 Stardust for every Minior caught during the event.
Minior encounters are more likely from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time each day.
Event-exclusive Timed Research awards large amounts of Stardust, including five tasks worth 7,740 Stardust each and a final reward of 77,400 Stardust.
Some very lucky Trainers may receive special Bonus Timed Research with a completion reward of 1,000,000 Stardust.
Spawns
Minior in Meteor Form may appear in the wild throughout the Orionids Minior Shower.
From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time every day, the in-game sky will be filled with shooting stars and Minior will appear more frequently.
Each Minior caught awards 1,000 Stardust during the event.
Research
Event-exclusive Minior Shower Timed Research will be available during the Orionids event.
Claim one Star Piece, then complete five tasks requiring you to use a Star Piece. Each task rewards 7,740 Stardust.
Completing all five tasks awards an additional 77,400 Stardust, for a total of 116,100 Stardust from the listed Stardust rewards.
Some very lucky Trainers may receive a separate Bonus Timed Research. This bonus research awards one Star Piece, 774 Stardust for using a Star Piece, and a completion reward of 1,000,000 Stardust.
All Timed Research tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before October 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Features
Minior, the Meteor Pokémon, makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Minior Shower series.
Green Core Minior debuts during the Orionids meteor shower. Minior has seven possible core colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. Different core colors will debut during future meteor showers.
Minior begins battles in Meteor Form. When its health falls below 50%, it changes form and exposes its core.
Meteor Form has higher Defense and lower Attack, while its exposed Core Form has higher Attack and lower Defense.
Initially, Minior can change forms only 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.
Future Minior Showers are scheduled for the Leonids from November 14–19, 2026; Geminids from December 11–16, 2026; Eta Aquariids from May 3–8, 2027; Southern Delta Aquariids from July 28–August 2, 2027; and Perseids from August 10–15, 2027.
Global Locations use the reusable list from Tools → PokeCoord Event Locations.
