Galar Pokémon Invade Niantic's 'Pokémon GO'

The Steely Resolve event in Pokémon GO, running from January 21st to 26th, marks the highly anticipated debut of the Corviknight evolutionary line: Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight. This addition expands the Galar region Pokémon roster within the game.

The arrival was subtly hinted at in December 2024's Dual Destiny Season loading screen, featuring Rookidee and Corviknight before their official announcement.

The Steely Resolve event offers a comprehensive experience:

• New Pokémon: Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight make their first appearance.
• Special Research: A new Dual Destiny Special Research storyline with unique rewards is introduced.
• Field Research Tasks: Players can complete various Field Research tasks for additional rewards.
• Shiny Pokémon Encounters: Increased chances to encounter shiny versions of several Pokémon.
• Bonuses: Magnetic Lure Modules attract Pokémon like Onix, Beldum, and Rookidee. Charged TMs allow Shadow Pokémon to unlearn Frustration. Increased spawn rates for Clefairy, Paldean Wooper, Carbink, and others.

The event also features:

• Raid Battles: One-star, five-star (Deoxys and Dialga), and Mega Raids (Mega Gallade and Mega Medicham) will be available.
• 2km Eggs: Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, and Rookidee will hatch from 2km Eggs.
• Featured Attacks: Evolving specific Pokémon during the event will grant them unique powerful attacks (e.g., Corviknight learning Iron Head).
• GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny: Running concurrently, this offers increased Stardust rewards, expanded battle limits, and a free Timed Research with Grimsley-inspired avatar rewards. Various GO Battle League formats will be active.

Beyond the Corviknight line, the event boasts increased wild spawns of various Pokémon, some with shiny possibilities. The event coincides with other exciting January events, including the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in Shadow Raids and Dynamax raids featuring the Kanto Legendary Birds. The Pokémon GO Community Day Classic also makes a return. This packed schedule promises a thrilling start to the year for Pokémon GO players.