Minior Showers in Pokémon GO: Full Meteor Shower Schedule and How to Catch Every Core

Minior has finally found its way into Pokémon GO, and Niantic has picked a fittingly cosmic way to do it. This Rock/Flying-type arrives during real-world meteor showers, with different Core colors appearing across the year.

Here’s what you need to know so you don’t miss a single shooting star.

When can you catch Minior in Pokémon GO?

The first event runs from October 19 to 24, 2026. Every shower starts at 5:00 p.m. on day one and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the last day, in your local time.

Minior has seven Core colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Each shower debuts a different one, and some events split colors between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. You may need patience to complete the set.

How to catch Minior

It’s simple. During a shower, Minior appears in the wild in its Meteor Form, and you’ll earn extra Stardust for catching it.

For the best odds, play between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. local time each day. Shooting stars light up the in-game sky during those hours, and Minior encounters become more frequent.

If you like Pokémon GO event guides, our gaming coverage at Technosports has more.

A quick note on battles

Minior can change forms, but not everywhere at first. Initially, it can do so only in battles against Team GO Rocket, team leaders or in the GO Battle League. It also isn’t eligible for the 2027 Latin America International Championships.

Make the most of each shower

1. Set a reminder for 5:00 p.m. on day one.
2. Stock up on Poké Balls before the evening window.
3. Check your hemisphere, since the Core you get may depend on it.
4. Keep an eye on the calendar. Our latest Pokémon GO updates cover event changes.

Conclusion

Tying Minior’s debut to real meteor showers is a creative move, and it gives players a reason to look up from the screen. Mark October 19 on your calendar, grab your Poké Balls and enjoy the show.

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