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Pokemon GO Adding Galar Pokemon in Upcoming Event

By ScarlettJan 23,2025

Pokemon GO Adding Galar Pokemon in Upcoming Event

Pokemon GO's Steely Resolve Event: Corviknight Arrives!

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

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

Steely Resolve Event Details (January 21st, 10 AM – January 26th, 8 PM Local Time):

This event features a new Dual Destiny Special Research, boosted spawns of various Pokemon, and increased rewards.

New Additions:

  • Pokemon Debut: Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight
  • Special Research: Dual Destiny Special Research with unique rewards.
  • Field Research Tasks: New tasks offering various rewards.
  • Paid Timed Research: A $5 option with additional rewards.

Event Bonuses:

  • Charged TM Utility: Use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokemon.
  • Magnetic Lure Module Enhancement: Attracts Onix, Beldum, Shieldon, and Rookidee.

Increased Wild Encounters (Shiny Possible for Marked):

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

Raids:

  • One-Star Raids: Lickitung*, Skorupi*, Pancham*, Amaura*
  • Five-Star Raids: Deoxys (Attack & Defense Forme)* (until January 24th, 10 AM), Dialga* (starting January 24th, 10 AM)
  • Mega Raids: Mega Gallade* (until January 24th, 10 AM), Mega Medicham* (starting January 24th, 10 AM)

(Shiny/Bright Possible for Marked)

2km Eggs:

  • Shieldon*
  • Carbink
  • Mareanie*
  • Rookidee

(Shiny Possible for Marked)

Featured Event Attacks:

Evolving specific Pokemon during the event grants them powerful new attacks:

  • Machamp (Karate Chop)
  • Feraligatr (Hydro Cannon)
  • Quagsire (Aqua Tail)
  • Lickilicky (Body Slam)
  • Corviknight (Iron Head)
  • Clodsire (Megahorn)

GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny (January 21st, 12:00 AM – January 26th, 11:59 PM Local Time):

  • Bonuses: 4x Stardust from win rewards, increased daily battle sets (20 sets, 100 battles), free battle-themed Timed Research (Grimsley-inspired avatar shoes), varied stats for encountered Pokemon.
  • Leagues: Master League, Great League, Ultra League.

The Steely Resolve event promises a packed schedule of activities, including Mega Raids, One-Star and Five-Star Raids, and exciting 2km egg hatches. Don't miss this opportunity to catch the Corviknight line and enjoy numerous other event bonuses! This event follows other exciting January additions such as Shadow Ho-Oh returns in Shadow Raids, Dynamax Raids featuring the Kanto Legendary Birds, and the return of Pokemon GO Community Day Classic.

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