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Galar Pokémon Join the GO Fray in Exciting Event

Author:Kristen Update:Jan 19,2025

Galar Pokémon Join the GO Fray in Exciting Event

Pokemon GO "Steely Resolve" Event: Corviknight Arrives!

The highly anticipated Corviknight evolutionary line—Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight—finally debuts in Pokémon GO on January 21st during the "Steely Resolve" event! This addition expands the game's Galar region Pokémon roster.

The arrival was initially hinted at in December 2024's Dual Destiny Season loading screen, showcasing Rookidee and Corviknight before their official announcement. The wait is over!

Event Details:

  • Date: January 21st (10 AM) – January 26th (8 PM) local time.
  • New Pokémon: Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight.

Event Features:

  • Dual Destiny Special Research: Unlock new rewards!
  • Field Research Tasks: Complete challenges for rewards.
  • $5 Paid Timed Research: A premium research experience.
  • Shadow Pokémon Attack Reset: Use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
  • Magnetic Lure Module Bonus: Attract Onix, Beldum, Shieldon, and Rookidee.
  • Increased Spawns: Increased encounter rates for Clefairy, Paldean Wooper, Carbink, and more! (See full list below).
  • Shiny Pokémon: Increased chances to encounter shiny versions of several Pokémon (marked with * below).
  • Raid Battles: Featuring Deoxys (Attack & Defense Forme), Dialga, and more! (See full list below).
  • 2km Eggs: Hatch Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, and Rookidee (Shiny possible).
  • Special Attacks: Evolve specific Pokémon during the event to learn powerful attacks (see below).
  • GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny: January 21st (12:00 AM) – January 26th (11:59 PM) local time. Enjoy 4x Stardust from win rewards, increased daily battle sets, a free battle-themed Timed Research, and more!

Wild Encounters:

  • Clefairy*
  • Machop*
  • Totodile*
  • Marill*
  • Hoppip*
  • Paldean Wooper*
  • Shieldon*
  • Bunnelby*
  • Carbink
  • Mareanie*

(Asterisk denotes potential shiny encounter)

Raid Battles:

One-Star Raids: Lickitung, Skorupi, Pancham, Amaura

Five-Star Raids:

  • Deoxys (Attack Forme)* - Until January 24th (10 AM)
  • Deoxys (Defense Forme)* - Until January 24th (10 AM)
  • Dialga* - Beginning January 24th (10 AM)

Mega Raids:

  • Mega Gallade* - Until January 24th (10 AM)
  • Mega Medicham* - Beginning January 24th (10 AM)

(Asterisk denotes potential shiny/bright encounter)

Featured Attacks (Evolutionary Bonuses):

  • Machamp: Karate Chop (Evolve Machoke)
  • Feraligatr: Hydro Cannon (Evolve Croconaw)
  • Quagsire: Aqua Tail (Evolve Wooper)
  • Lickilicky: Body Slam (Evolve Lickitung)
  • Corviknight: Iron Head (Evolve Corvisquire)
  • Clodsire: Megahorn (Evolve Paldean Wooper)

GO Battle League: Increased Stardust rewards, battle set limits, and a free Timed Research await!

This "Steely Resolve" event is packed with exciting activities, building on the momentum from recent Pokémon GO events, including the upcoming Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Ho-Oh and Dynamax raids with Kanto's Legendary Birds. Don't miss out!