Steeled Resolve 2026
Steel yourselves for the return of Steeled Resolve with Meltan, Orthworm, and more!
The Steeled Resolve 2026 event will take place from April 28, 2026 at 10 am to May 4, 2026 at 8 pm.
Bonuses 
Event Bonuses
It was already 1 day but they never reverted it from the previous event.
Features 
Pokemon Debut
Orthworm, the Earthworm Pokemon, will make its Pokemon GO debut!
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 to 24 hours during this event.
It was already 1 day but they never reverted it from the previous 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.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
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 Pokémon
- An additional Super Rocket Radar
- And even more goodies!
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1
Tier 2
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass 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.
Magnemite
Pineco
Nosepass
Aron
Bronzor
Drilbur
Ferroseed
You might even encounter Pawniard.
Pawniard
Raids 
The following Pokemon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Beldum
Shieldon
Honedge
Three-Star Raids
- 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.
- Catch 5 Steel‑type PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS
BronzorMax CP258Min CP229
DrilburMax CP589Min CP549
NosepassMax CP425Min CP390 - Use a Steel‑type Charged Attack in a battlePOSSIBLE REWARDS
BeldumMax CP418Min CP385
ShieldonMax CP381Min CP348 - Power up Steel‑type Pokémon 5 timesPOSSIBLE REWARDS
FerroseedMax CP403Min CP370
MagnemiteMax CP583Min CP544
PinecoMax CP475Min CP440
GO Pass 
How to Earn Points
Earn points to increase your rank and unlock rewards. You can earn points by completing Pass Tasks or the various accomplishments listed here.
Any rewards you earn for completing a Pass Task will be awarded as soon as you finish the task.
Trainers can earn up to 500 extra points daily by completing certain tasks.
- Win a raid - 100 PTS
- Hatch an Egg - 40 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon - 5 PTS
Daily Tasks can also include event-themed objectives during Steeled Resolve, such as:
- Catch 10 Steel-type Pokémon - 100 PTS
GO Pass: Steeled Resolve
Rank up and earn Steeled Resolve rewards!
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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