When its HP drops to half or less, the Pokémon's shell breaks and it becomes aggressive.
Shields Down
Learn how Shields Down works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.
Full description
When this Pokémon enters battle and at the end of each turn, if its HP is 50% or above, it changes into Meteor Form; otherwise, it changes into Core Form. In Meteor Form, it cannot be given a major status ailment (though existing ones are not cured), cannot become drowsy from Yawn, and cannot use Rest (which will simply fail). This ability cannot be copied, replaced, or nullified. This ability only takes effect for Minior.
Effect summary
Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form.
History across games
See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.
Pokémon with Shields Down
Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.