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Steeled Resolve

Event
Starts:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Monday, May 4, 2026, at  8:00 PM Local Time

Steel yourselves for the return of Steeled Resolve with Meltan, Orthworm, and more!

The Steeled Resolve event will take place from April 28, 2026 at 10 am to May 4, 2026 at 8 pm.

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Bonuses

Event Bonuses

Reduced wait time before opening the Mystery Box again during the event
Reduced wait time before opening the Mystery Box again during the event

Features

Pokemon Debut

Orthworm, the Earthworm Pokemon, will make its Pokemon GO debut!

  • shiny
    Orthworm

Meltan

The key to catching Meltan is the Mystery Box, which can be obtained by sending a Pokemon from Pokemon GO to Pokemon HOME or the Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee games for Nintendo Switch.

When you use the Mystery Box during this event, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Meltan.

The time you have to wait before you can open the Mystery Box again will be reduced during this event.

GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe

A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.

Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Steeled Resolve - Taken Over on Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Additionally, from Saturday, May 2, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, May 4, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn.

For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.

For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:59 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.

  • Encounters with Beldum, Pawniard, Honedge, Meltan, and more
  • One Super Rocket Radar
  • Mysterious Components and Shadow Shards

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.

  • Additional encounters with even more Steel-type Pokemon
  • An additional Super Rocket Radar
  • And even more goodies!

Major Milestone Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1

2× Catch Candy
2× Catch Candy

Tier 2

Earn more Stardust from defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts
Earn more Stardust from defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts

Watch for additional bonus tasks for your GO Pass: Steeled Resolve - Taken Over during the event!

Spawns

Wild Encounters

You may encounter event-themed Pokemon in the wild, including Magnemite, Aron, Ferroseed, and more. You might even encounter Pawniard.

  • shiny
    Magnemite
  • shiny
    Aron
  • shiny
    Ferroseed
  • shiny
    Pawniard

Raids

The following Pokemon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids

  • shiny
    Beldum
  • shiny
    Shieldon
  • shiny
    Honedge

Three-Star Raids

  • shiny
    Orthworm

Research

Field Research Task Encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

The following Pokemon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyMagnemite
    Max CP
    583
    Min CP
    544
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyPineco
    Max CP
    475
    Min CP
    440
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyNosepass
    Max CP
    425
    Min CP
    390
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyBronzor
    Max CP
    258
    Min CP
    229
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyDrilbur
    Max CP
    589
    Min CP
    549
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyFerroseed
    Max CP
    403
    Min CP
    370
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyBeldum
    Max CP
    418
    Min CP
    385
  •  ???
    REWARD
    shinyShieldon
    Max CP
    381
    Min CP
    348

Shiny

Shiny Meltan and Melmetal

Shiny Meltan will be available again via the Mystery Box during this event.

  • Meltan
  • Melmetal

Shiny Orthworm

Orthworm will debut in it’s shiny variant during this event.

  • Orthworm

Sales

Pokemon GO Web Store

The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store soon! Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokemon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Steeled Resolve - Taken Over or GO Pass Deluxe: Steeled Resolve - Taken Over + 6 Ranks on the Pokemon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Steeled Resolve - Taken Over + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!

Check it out in the Pokemon GO Web Store.

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