Minior Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift Printing

Character Intro

Minior from the Paradox Rift set is an Uncommon Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It features the Far-Flying Meteor Ability and the Gravitational Tackle attack. This card is numbered 99 in the set, adding a unique element to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weaknesses: Grass (×2)
• Ability: Far-Flying Meteor — If Minior is on the Bench, attaching an Energy from your hand to it lets you switch it with your Active Pokémon.
• Attack: Gravitational Tackle — Deals 20 damage times the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost in Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “This is its form when its shell has fallen off. The color of its core depends on the materials that made up the food it ate.”
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

This exact printing of Minior is from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 99, and classified as Uncommon. It is illustrated by OKUBO and features the Fighting type with an ability and attack that emphasize tactical play.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sv4-99” and the regulation mark “G.” The card’s image is available at /images/sv4/sv4-99.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card’s play legality in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats is unknown. Its ability to switch positions when attaching Energy can provide strategic flexibility, especially in decks that benefit from bench manipulation.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining its surface and edges will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift: Introduces Minior as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a unique ability and attack that leverage retreat costs and bench switching, adding tactical depth to gameplay.