Pokémon Fans Officially Have Limited Time to Catch the Franchise’s Newest Addition
Pokémon GO has introduced Minior during its Orionids event, but the first appearance window ends on Saturday, October 24, at 11:59 p.m. local time. The deadline matters to collectors hoping to catch the newly added Pokémon and its Green Core version, which may not be available during later events.
Minior appears in the wild in Meteor Form, with encounter chances increased daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; shooting stars also appear in the game during those hours. Each catch awards 1,000 Stardust, and players must complete the event’s Timed Research and claim its rewards by the event deadline. Minior is due to return for the Leonids event from November 14 to 19, but Shiny Minior is not available and no Shiny debut has been announced.
In short
- Minior’s Pokémon GO debut event ends on October 24.
- Green Core Minior is featured in the Orionids event.
- Catching one gives 1,000 Stardust; Shiny Minior is unavailable.
Explained simply
Pokémon GO is a mobile game in which players find and catch Pokémon in places around the real world. It is part of the wider Pokémon franchise, whose games, films and trading cards feature creatures with different forms and abilities.
Minior is a Pokémon that can appear in different colours, including a Green Core form. In Pokémon GO, players encounter it in Meteor Form and can earn Stardust, an in-game resource, by catching it. Event Timed Research consists of tasks that must be completed and rewards claimed within a set period.
The game introduces some Pokémon through limited-time events, and their later availability can vary. This matters to collectors seeking particular forms, as a future return does not necessarily mean every version or feature will be available.