Pokémon GO trainers are gearing up for the highly anticipated Steeled Resolve event, taking place from Tuesday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 26, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This event introduces Rookidee, the Galarian Flying-type Pokémon, alongside its evolutions, Corvisquire and Corviknight, providing players with fresh opportunities to strengthen their GO Battle League lineups.
Event details reveal players can encounter Rookidee through multiple avenues: primarily via 2 km Eggs collected during the event, as well as through Magnetic Lure Modules placed at PokéStops. Both strategies will allow trainers to capture this new Pokémon and eventually evolve it—a total of 125 candies are required to fully evolve Rookidee to Corviknight.
The wild encounters during the Steeled Resolve event feature several Pokémon known for their competitive prowess. Players will have the chance to catch Clefairy, Machop, Totodile, Marill, and many others, some of which can be Shiny. The event's promotion of powerful featured attacks for certain Pokémon enhances the strategic aspect of the upcoming battles.
For trainers on the hunt for Shiny Pokémon, this event will offer increased wild spawns, including Shiny Clefairy and Machop, among others. Hatching 2 km Eggs can also yield exciting new creatures like Rookidee, Shieldon, and Mareanie, which can be Shiny too. Niantic has emphasized how trainers will have abundant opportunities to build their Pokémon roster.
Coordinated efforts have been made for players to improve their competitive teams during this event. Trainers can use Charged TMs to help Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration, enabling them to learn powerful new moves. This small adjustment can make all the difference during competitive matches as featured attacks become available during the event's window.
Notably, the event will also see the return of popular Pokémon to 5-star raids, including both Attack and Defense Forme Deoxys until January 24. Following this will be dial-up sessions featuring Dialga, known for being formidable among trainers. Mega Raids will introduce Mega Gallade and Mega Medicham, both of which can also be Shiny. These raids present players with additional chances to collect high-quality Pokémon for battles.
For trainers wishing to get even more involved, Niantic offers paid Timed Research. For $5, players can earn all-new encounters with event-themed Pokémon, guaranteed to assist them as they navigate the Steeled Resolve event. Rewards include XP bonuses and Stardust incentives, enhancing the overall event experience.
With new opportunities on the horizon, Pokémon GO enthusiasts should prepare their strategies and approach the Steeled Resolve event with thoughtful enthusiasm. The combination of wild spawns, raid events, and exciting new Pokémon ensures this will be one of the most engaging periods of gameplay the platform has seen yet.
Trainers should not miss out on the chance to capture Rookidee during this time, as the specific methods of obtaining it may not be available after the event concludes. Those eager to expand their Pokémon collections should take advantage of the event’s features, allowing them to gain access to Rookidee, its evolutions, and many other competitive Pokémon.
Get ready, trainers! The Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve event promises challenging battles, thrilling encounters, and the chance to significantly bolster your collection, making this event one not to be missed.