Galarian Pokémon Join GO in Latest Update

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 game's Galar region Pokémon roster.

The arrival was initially teased in December 2024's Dual Destiny Season loading screen, sparking community speculation. The event itself offers a wealth of activities:

Event Highlights:

• New Pokémon: Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight make their Pokémon GO debut.
• Special Research: A Dual Destiny-themed Special Research questline with unique rewards.
• Field Research: New Field Research tasks providing opportunities for encounters and items.
• Increased Spawns: Boosted spawn rates for various Pokémon, including Clefairy, Paldean Wooper, and Carbink (some with shiny possibilities).
• Bonuses: Magnetic Lure Modules attract specific Pokémon, and a Charged TM can remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
• Raids: One-star, five-star (featuring Deoxys and Dialga), and Mega Raids with various Pokémon (some shiny capable).
• Eggs: 2km Eggs containing Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, and Rookidee (shiny chances).
• Featured Attacks: Evolving specific Pokémon during the event grants them unique, powerful attacks. This includes Corviknight learning Iron Head.
• GO Battle Week: Running concurrently, this offers 4x Stardust from wins, increased daily battle sets, free Timed Research, and varied Pokémon stats in GO Battle League rewards.

Event Timing:

• Steely Resolve Event: January 21st, 10 AM – January 26th, 8 PM (local time)
• GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny: January 21st, 12:00 AM – January 26th, 11:59 PM (local time)

Beyond the Corviknight line, the Steely Resolve event features a packed schedule of activities, including Shadow Raids (returning Shadow Ho-Oh), Dynamax raids featuring Kanto Legendary Birds, and the return of the Pokémon GO Community Day Classic. This promises a jam-packed start to the year for Pokémon GO players.