Toxic is a solid catch-all tool for punishing bulky Pokemon and can pressure many Ghost- and Rock-type switch-ins. I think that Hyper Offense is one of the hardest, yet most rewarding playstyles in Pokemon. Mimikyu has a solid place on UU offensive teams as a revenge killer and cleaner. Minior Discussion. This will help new and experienced players alike in finding Pokémon that fit their teams when looking for specific roles. [OVERVIEW] Minior is best on Hyper Offense Shield's Down provides a great opporturnity to set up Shell smash as it is comparatively bulkier in Meteor-forme White Herb allows it to regain its defenses, allowing it to last longer on the field and reduce the chances of being knocked out in. HP: 60. Mime-Galar | SS | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. . . Home. Ice Body. Reactions: azuwazuzone, devdla, Fontbane and 4 others. Psyshock hits Pokemon such as Sawk and Qwilfish, and is its main STAB move once Power Herb has been used. Enjoy the video? Subscribe! . . Jellicent | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. While it is not known to into or from any other Pokémon, Minior can during battle, due to its Shields Down, depending on its current . . some sprites contributed by KingOfThe-X-Roads , French-Cyndaquil , PumpkinPastel , G. Atk by 2 if opposite gender. It's not passive, either, hitting 18 Attack and getting access to Swords Dance. Magnezone's near-exclusive access to Magnet Pull gives it a very unique and valuable niche in the OU metagame as a trapper and eliminator of Steel-types such as Ferrothorn, Mega Scizor, Skarmory, and Celesteela. This set aims to assist Minior in beating Pokemon such as Rhydon and defensive Slowking with +2 Continental Crush and Hidden Power Grass, although a White Herb and Acrobatics can be used to provide it with a more consistent attack and improve the Torterra matchup. National Dex. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form. Its ability makes it immune to status and gives it increased defenses while above 50% HP and increased offenses and Speed while below 50% HP. Minior | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Atop this mountain is the Hokulani Observatory. Loading. The only problem with going special seems to be the far more shallow movepool, but as it. Superpower is Bewear's strongest Fighting-type STAB option with the most reliable damage output, and the stat drops from using the move are. Froslass also possesses Taunt and the ability to spinblock, allowing it to stop entry hazard removers such as Empoleon and Tentacruel, as well as prevent. Flamethrower gives Zoroark means of hitting Bronzong and common Dark-resistant foes like Heracross and Cobalion. . Despite working best as a decent Ice-type check, it is weak to. Loading. Defense: I'm not sure what you mean by "boost" its defenses. Shinx makes use of Volt Switch to act as a pivot that can weaken physical attackers with Intimidate as well as steal a target's item with Thief once Berry Juice is consumed. r/pokemon A chip A close button A chip A close buttonWater- and Flying-type Pokemon like Silvally-Water, Toucannon, and Swanna appreciate Ditto as a deterrent against Choice Scarf Electivire locking itself into Volt Switch. . Set Details. Ditto | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. It's accessed through a winding road that goes down the mountain, with many areas for wild Pokémon along either side. At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat. Shields Down. Vanillite | SS | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. 252 Spe. Minior | SV | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. User must be asleep. . This Pokemon's attacks have 1. Overview. Water. Loading. 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. 10% chance to burn the target. 3,840. Moves. 2 lbs; Gender Unknown Category Meteor; Abilities. The most common mistake that I see is someone using the words check, counter, and defeat interchangeably. It has 2 forms: Meteor form and Core form. If a physical attack hits this Pokemon, Defense is lowered by 1, Speed is raised by 2. When they’ve consumed a large quantity of particles, their. . com About | Dex | Forums | Discord | Pokémon Showdown Smogon » Tier Sections » Unnamed Section » Other Metagames Analyses » MiniorMinior is a Rock / Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7. Loading. HP: 60. Walrein has an okay support movepool, but despite this, it is very slow and has almost no offensive moves to back it up, making it a very passive Pokemon. . 88 Spe. Its appeal comes from access to both Curse and the ability Unburden, which, after consuming a White Herb, makes Hitmonlee the fastest non-Choice Scarf Pokemon in the tier. 4 SpD. Thunder Punch hits Pokemon such as Toxapex, Celesteela, and Skarmory extremely hard. Thread starter Nexus; Start date Nov 8, 2016;Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules. Z. And people are making it out to be pretty damn good. All the Shiny Minior Cores are Black. It is the exclusive G-Max Move of Gigantamax Garbodor . It switches between its Meteor form and its Core form. Water. HP: 60. Superpower is Bewear's strongest Fighting-type STAB option with the most reliable damage output, and the stat drops from using the move are. Water. It is very hard to disagree with the idea that Balance is currently inferior to Stall or HO in terms of consistency. 40, 80, 120 power, or heals target 1/4 max HP. PokeMEN and I discuss how to use the colourful meteorite Minior and why it deserves a spot on your team in Pokemon Sun and Moon!John's video: | SS | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Hey r/Stunfisk! Like I proposed in this thread, this is the first of a series of Gen VII Competitive guides that I'm writing every week. Swords Dance boosts Terrakion's Attack by two stages, allowing it to break through bulkier teams with ease. Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time. [OVERVIEW] Despite Minior's appeal as a Shell Smash sweeper with a useful ability to aid it with setting up, it falls short of more reliable setup sweepers like Comfey, Braviary, and Delphox due to its lacking stats in Meteor forme and poor defensive typing, which limit its ability to force. It switches between its Meteor form and its Core form depending on the HP it has left (above 50% it. High critical hit ratio. . Overview Today's guide is on Minior, the Rock/Flying-type Meteor Pokemon. Earth Power is the coverage move of choice. . Lowers Atk by 1. Stufful is a unique and decent setup sweeper that can also function as an emergency check to physical attackers. Shields Down (Japanese: リミットシールドLimit Shield) is an Ability introduced in Generation VII. Welcome to a brand new Pokemon Sun and Moon team building video where I will be building a competitive Smogon OU team based around Minior in Pokemon Showdown!. HP: 60. While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Minior can change forms during battle, due to its Shields Down Ability, depending on its current HP. Necrozma-DM 's presence in the tier invalidates any attempt that Mega Metagross makes to perform a specific. Def by 1. Lunala is one of the threatening wallbreakers in the tier, capable of breaking down various archetypes with its strong STAB Ghost-type attacks along with a large number of useful coverage moves, Lunalium Z, and Calm Mind in its arsenal, making it a versatile Pokemon both offensively and defensively. There's a trend in Baby Pokemon where they tend to have "young" themed names. Blacephalon can at times be difficult to fit on Ghost teams because it faces competition from other strong revenge killers and wallbreakers like Gengar and Spectrier. Profile posts Latest activity. 100% chance to lower the foe (s) Speed by 1. . In the encounter listings, there are. Atk is 1. Battles - Different Pokémon: The even better thing about S. Site Projects Archive. Punishment can pressure Ghost-type setup sweepers like bulky. It also does much greater damage to Toxapex, Tapu Fini, and Magearna. 5kg / 25. Last seen Jan 12, 2017. Its good movepool helps with this, with the addition of Magmashock allowing it to threaten special walls that would otherwise wall it. Abilities. #1 [OVERVIEW] * Minior's access to Shell Smash, Acrobatics, and nice offensive stats in Core forme gives rise to a sweeping role. . No additional effect. When they’ve consumed a large quantity of particles, their bodies. 30% chance to make the foe (s) flinch. Competitively, this Pokémon has a very well-defined role, and a strong one at that. If you are looking for other Generations, you can find them as follows:. HP 70. Defense:I'm not sure what you mean by "boost" its defenses. Intimidate. Minior | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Serebii. [OVERVIEW] * Minior has access to the very good setup move Shell Smash, and decent Flying-type Stab Acrobatics, coupled to 100 base stat in attack in its Core form, allowing it to be a viable late-game sweeper * Its Flying / Rock STABs gives a very good coverage added to earthquake, which hit. Varies in type based on the user's IVs. Its good bulk allows it to revenge kill Yveltal and deal with Dragon Dance Zygarde-C. Almost every set it attempts to run is utterly outclassed by other Steel-types in both offensive and defensive aspects. Attack: 60. . This Pokemon's attacks do 1. 252 Spe. Minior ( Japanese: メテノ Meteno) is a dual-type Rock / Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VII . . . If this Pokemon is statused, its. At the end of every turn, holder restores 1/16 of its max HP. Minior isn't a good Pokemon in NatDex AG at all. MINIOR AND BABY SMASHERS DESTROY STALLER'S CAREER ON POKEMON SHOWDOWN!!! Funny pokemon showdown#pokemonshowdown The team - one more. Water. Minior now can change form when using Shell Smash. G-Max Malodor (move) From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. It has 7 possible core colors: Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet and Yellow. Despite having a disappointing defensive. Here is my reasoning: Acrobatics has 165 power with STAB while the best you'll get on a special move is Power Gem at 120. Zoroark | SS | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Minior is a remarkable Special Sweeper. 10% chance to freeze the foe (s). 244 Def. Get your nominations in for the 2022 Smog Awards! Completed - The Start of a Grand Adventure! (Boowi vs Snarguffle) | Smogon Forums. When Minior's HP is below half, it changes from Meteor Form to Core Form. . Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules. The composition of the dust determines the color of its core. Delphox is a threatening Pokemon in NU due to its high Speed and Special Attack, great offensive typing, and fairly vast movepool that allows it to fulfill a number of roles, including a setup sweeper that breaks through defensive cores, a Wish passer, and a revenge killer that can also clean late-game. Minior is one of, if not, my favorite Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. Tier. +1 SpD, user's Electric move next turn 2x power. I was looking at NU teams and thought of a really good Minior set. Thread starter Nexus; Start date Nov 8, 2016;Mar 1, 2023. Ice Punch is an option that OHKOes Choice Scarf variants of Landorus-T and has a. By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. White herb keeps you at +0 and you have a nice 60/100/100 bulk so while you have to be careful to your matchup when setting up you should be able to live Too much bulk could even prevent you for triggering Shields Down in one hit, leaving you unable to kill the foe (example : strong power-up. Shields Down; Close Ability. 5 turns. Maximum Attack investment and an Adamant nature give Hariyama good power, and maximum Special Defense and Assault Vest make it very specially bulky. Minior is a Rock / Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7. For 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. Zygarde is one of the more versatile threats in the tier due to a number of unique traits it has over other Pokemon. Share this resource. Silvally #0773. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker Defense. Overview. Minior | SV | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. A target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. Tier. . The Serebii page of legendary Pokemon in the Alola Region does not include them nor does the Bulbapedia, Pokemondb and Smogon pages. Sableye | SS | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Leave feedback please!!Minior is a dual-type Rock/Flying Pokémon. Guys, in terms of Smogon tiers, I can safely say that Minior will land itself in OU, with a tiny Hanse to go up or down a tier (could just be my respect talking, but I can see Minior in. It should at least be UU. Teleport allows Porygon2 to reliably get in powerful wallbreakers while sparing them from taking direct damage. National Dex. . FireRed. Loading. 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. National Dex. 18. AG (Anything Goes) is a 6v6 singles metagame that has the fewest restrictions found in any of Smogon's formats. Meganium does have some unique moves among its brethren like Dragon Tail and Aromatherapy, but otherwise you're simply better off using other defensive. Walrein could fulfill the role of a special wall thanks to its decent bulk. It is also Nihilego's best source of damage against Mega Blastoise, Suicune, and Ground-types like Mamoswine and Hippowdon. ) Month 2 and month 3 will be averaged evenly with the other month (s) in. Steel. Traps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. Hits 2-5 times in one turn. If Minior, switch-in/end of turn it changes to Core at 1/2 max HP or less, else Meteor. As expected, we lost Ferroseed, Gastrodon, Stoutland, and Sandslash, as well Torterra for some reason, possibly also due to the increases in sand. Minior is an interesting pokemon, it has an interesting ability Shields Down being similar to really good abilities such as Stance Change or Power Construct. It was missing from the Switch (until New Snap, a few brief cameos in Detective Pikachu Returns and most likely the Indigo Disk, if the datamines are correct), so I was worried about its future. Tepig, Pignite and Emboar. Weavile's solid attacking stats and offensive typing make it a big threat to offensive teams, as it can outspeed and heavily damage threats like Tornadus-T, Garchomp, Landorus-T, and Serperior. Full stats will be up shortly. CryptoShields Down | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. #0774 Minior. This does let Gurdurr activate Guts as it switches in, unfortunately, and Toxic also invites in Pokemon like Aggron and Qwilfish, which can handle both Toxic and Return. U-turn acts as a great momentum provider, allowing Passimian to pivot out against the threats that intend to check it, such as Slowking and Palossand, as well as provide useful pivoting utility for its team. Loading. In this thread, we'll be creating BW-styled sprites for all the Generation 7 Pokemon, which will be used in Pokemon Showdown should players choose the BW Sprite option. . Minior: Lapzaplerq, d3adbydayl1ght, Voolpool Eiscue: Lapzaplerq, G-Luke, d3adbydayl1ght Darm: G-Luke, R8, Voolpool this has absolutely 100% been 2 days i dont know what you're talking about Minior being weaker in its shell form is very abusable since a lot of mons can take a +2 and KO it back through the defensive form with a bit of chip first. Loading. Komala #0775. Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Volt Switch lets Rotom-W pivot out against checks like Amoonguss and Tangrowth and bring in Scizor and Salamence, while Hydro Pump lets it nail Volt Switch blockers like Hippowdon, Excadrill, and Thundurus-T. Zoroark carves a small niche in RU as a pivot that can create mindgames with Pokemon that would seem to force it out, such as Milotic and Togekiss. 252 Spe. Sorry if I'm sounding dense, but why the +speed nature on this thing? Unless I'm doing my math wrong: Minior (Down) Brave nature (0 IV speed, 0 EV): 112 Pheromosoa Naive nature (31 IV, 252 EV): 223 After shell smash, the sharply raised stat is doubled right? So that would mean Minior-down. . Or you can replace TBolt with Calm Mind/Taunt. Krookodile | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Leave feedback please!! This allows it to check and revenge kill faster offensive threats such as Latias, Mega Sharpedo, and Terrakion, as well as providing it with an opportunity to break through bulkier teams in conjunction with Swords Dance. Minior | SV | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Sturdy: The Pokémon will remain with 1 HP if it was going to be knocked out by a move when at full Hit Points, and it is. Shields Down. 52% rise/drop cutoff. Home. Ignores the Abilities of other Pokemon. It has large, rounded ears with light orange fur on the inside. 252 SpD. Regirock | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. 127. Lowers target's Attack, Sp. . Cresselia's incredible 120 / 120 / 130 bulk, ability in Levitate, and access to reliable recovery turn it into one of the most threatening defensive Pokemon in the tier, capable of checking devastating Pokemon like Salazzle, Dragalge, and Virizion. This little guide is here to help you find which special Poké Balls the Pokémon you want to breed in your Sun or Moon game can legally be in. The user hurls an electric orb at the target. #1. Not every Pokémon from Generation IV can be in, for example, a Love Ball, nor can every Pokémon from Generation V be in a Dream Ball. It's defences are truly abysmal. The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers its Attack stat. National Dex. I don't get tilted or anything, and I do my best to stay calm. The. Typhlosion-Hisui | SS | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. The odds of getting Stoutland and Sandslash back in a quick drop or. Steel. Diancie | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Rock. Thanks to STAB Meteor Beam, Lunatone shines in ZU as a niche wallbreaker, boosting its Special Attack and muscling past any neutral foe in a single turn. Loading. These forms cannot breed or evolve, and do not get the benefit of the Eviolite. Modest. Pokémon of the Week - Minior. It also functions as a solid revenge killer with Choice Scarf, being able to check a number of dangerous Pokemon like Kartana, Mega. Maybe BL if the priority in OU actually turns out to be a problem. Ice Beam is generally the preferred attacking move because it OHKOes Noivern and Flygon. Changes user's type by terrain (default Normal). Forums. Loading. National Dex. Minior are formed in the stratosphere and live by absorbing the detritus around them. Stufful | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Its STAB moves provide neutral coverage on the entire tier while its typing makes it one of the few Ghost-types that aren't forced out by Pursuit, and it can threaten most Dark-types such as Hydreigon and Krookodile with a super effective STAB Play Rough. 8lbs / 56. Typhlosion. Mega Aerodactyl is one of the most dominant offensive Pokemon in the UU metagame thanks to its combination of speed, power, and versatility, allowing it to fit on every team archetype. Set Details. . . All Activity; Home ; General Forums ; General Gaming ; Pokémon ; Pokemon Sun and Moon General Discussion: Official Site updated to include every new 'monGallade is a devastatingly powerful wallbreaker thanks to its strong STAB combination, excellent Attack stat, and solid coverage moves, which hit common physical walls such as Sandaconda and Doublade for super effective damage. Mega Sceptile has solidified itself as one of the best revenge killers with its massive Speed stat, allowing it to outpace the entire unboosted metagame as well as Choice Scarf users like Gardevoir and Goodra. The composition of the dust determines the color of its core. Articuno is an amazing special wall and one of the best form of entry hazard control in ZU thanks to Pressure + Defog keeping entry hazards off the field against numerous setters such as Qwilfish, Uxie, and Clefairy, its amazing bulk, and reliable recovery in Roost. Typhlosion-Hisui | SV | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Atk by 2 if opposite gender. If you keep the. That's because it really isnt very reliable like stance change and it doesnt regain health like Zygarde. Tier. HP: 60. 252 Spe. (Unrounded these cutoffs are 0. . No additional effect. Abilities. E. Loading. Atk by 2. The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves. When it tries to run away, it falls to the ground. The ability boosts the attack and speed. . Loading. SM UU TEAMBUILDING COMPENDIUM. . S. Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. . Sandslash should prioritize setting Stealth Rock on physical Pokemon it is able to wall such as Crustle, Electivire, and Mawile. Def by 1. Jan 24, 2017. Almost every set it attempts to run is utterly outclassed by other Steel-types in both offensive and defensive aspects. If Minior, switch-in/end of turn it changes to Core at 1/2 max HP or less, else Meteor. Defense: Smogon » Tier Sections » Unnamed Section » Other Metagames Analyses » Minior. — (max. Welcome to the Monotype Bazaar! The purpose of this thread is to serve as a more casual way to share teams for those wanting to either just post a team or get advice on one. This Pokemon's moves of 60 power or less have 1. Messages 0 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Find. When its HP becomes half or less, the Pokémon's shell breaks and it becomes aggressive. 2lbs. White Herb can be used so that Turtonator is harder to revenge kill after a Shell Smash, as it nullifies the first Defense drops. Loading. Brave Bird provides another high BP move that nails resists like Fairies, Psychics, and Poisons. Huge losses and gains this month make for some massive shifts to the PU metagame. Minior also has rather limited safe setup opportunities as many Pokemon can target its common weaknesses and threaten to KO it right through its. Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules. Shields Down. . Compiled into lists are the Pokémon that can be. Weakness. Power is equal to the base move's Z-Power. In the mobile version of Pokémon HOME, you will have the ability to complete various challenges. Minior | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. 252 Spe. Apr 13, 2017. Minior | SM | Smogon Strategy Pokedex. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Alola region together. Set Details. Facebook Twitter Reddit WhatsApp Email Share Link. . For one, its good physical bulk allows it to handle dangerous attackers such as Sneasel and Centiskorch and punish them with Rocky Helmet and Aftermath, while a pure Poison typing lets Garbodor naturally check common Grass- and Fairy-types like Ribombee, Eldegoss, and. This Pokemon's Fire attacks do 1. HP; Attack; Defense; Special Attack; Special Defense; Speed > The final factor needed to release this Pokémon’s true power was a strong bond with a Trainer it trusts. Next was Minior, one of the Pokemon I wanted to save during the Dexit era's peak. This Pokemon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune. It can also run Stealth Rock, but if another teammate is already running it, Toxic should be used to cripple bulky Pokemon that take little from Claydol otherwise such as Cryogonal and Articuno. Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules. Sword. Best answer Minior's core color is random. This set can utilize Heatmor's decent Attack stat and its coverage to try to hit every Pokemon in the tier for at least neutral damage. . Thread starter Nexus; Start date. Usually goes first. Moves. I'd love a manatee Pokémon, since the closest we have is Dewgong*. Indeedee-M's good Speed and Psychic Surge-boosted Expanding Force allows it to revenge kill numerous RU staples, such as Noivern, Raikou, and Crobat, with a Choice Scarf equipped. If this Pokemon is a Minior, it changes to its Core forme if it has 1/2 or less of its maximum HP, and changes to Meteor Form if it has more than 1/2 its maximum HP. .