Research Notes - Minior
Petra meteora

Researchers are unsure about Minior’s origins. Though they are often thought to be related to Lunatone and Solrock, their Flying-typings and appearance in areas where these species are not found seem to disprove this (Lunatone and Solrock are always found in the same regions, albeit not always at the same time). In the absence of evidence, they are currently classified alongside other mineral-based, terrestrial species. Their life cycles are also very mysterious; Minior inevitably die when they eventually crash to earth, having become too heavy from the dust they must eat to survive. Some point to this “death switch” as evidence they cannot have evolved naturally.

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Diet

Minior eat dust and debris found floating high up in the stratosphere. The composition of the particles that they consume determines the color of their cores.

Care

Minior can adjust to sea level atmospheric conditions, with time. Minior will gradually get heavier as they grow older. Those raised by trainers rarely have to worry about pulverized shells, as falls from only a few feet up are not enough to shatter them. Attacks in battle may fragment their armor, but this usually only results in a few pieces that can easily be reassembled. Minior can repair small cracks on their own. Trainers should quickly recall Minior Cores to minimize exposure.

Caution

Trainers rarely will encounter Minior unless they are high up on mountain peaks or witnessing them fall to the ground. The largest danger Minior pose to travelers actually occurs with the latter, as crashing Minior can cause significant damage if they make a direct hit. Even close calls can leave minor injuries from shrapnel. “Minior showers” occur when groups of Minior pass through large dust clouds and subsequently fall in unison; such events, though rare, are very dangerous.