Galarian Pokémon Join Pokédex in Latest 'Pokémon GO' Event

Pokémon GO's Steely Resolve Event: Corviknight and More!

The highly anticipated Corviknight evolutionary line—Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight—finally arrives in Pokémon GO on January 21st during the Steely Resolve event! This event expands the roster of Galar Pokémon available in the game, fulfilling a long-awaited request from the community.

The arrival was subtly hinted at in December 2024's Dual Destiny Season loading screen, showcasing Rookidee and Corviknight before their official announcement. The event runs from 10 AM on January 21st to 8 PM on January 26th (local time).

Event Highlights:

• New Pokémon Debut: Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight!
• Dual Destiny Special Research: Unlock new rewards through this special research.
• Increased Spawns: Increased encounter rates for Clefairy, Paldean Wooper, Carbink, and more!
• Magnetic Lure Module Bonus: Attract Pokémon like Onix, Beldum, Shieldon, and Rookidee.
• Shadow Pokémon Attack Removal: Use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
• Featured Attacks: Evolve specific Pokémon during the event to teach them powerful new attacks (see details below).
• GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny (January 21st - 26th): Enjoy increased Stardust rewards (4x), expanded daily battle limits (20 sets, 100 battles), and a free battle-themed Timed Research with Grimsley-inspired avatar rewards. League variations include Master League, Great League, and Ultra League.

Steely Resolve Event Details:

New Pokémon: Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight (available in 2km Eggs)

Boosted Wild Encounters: Clefairy, Machop, Totodile, Marill, Hoppip, Paldean Wooper, Shieldon, Bunnelby, Carbink, Mareanie ( denotes shiny possibility)

Raids: One-star, Five-star (Deoxys forms, then Dialga), and Mega Raids (Mega Gallade, then Mega Medicham)

2km Eggs: Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, Rookidee (* denotes shiny possibility)

Featured Attacks (Evolve during the event to learn):

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

This packed event also coincides with Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Ho-Oh, and Dynamax Raids featuring the Kanto Legendary Birds (January 20th-February 3rd). The Pokémon GO Community Day Classic also returns! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your Pokédex and enjoy the many bonuses offered during the Steely Resolve event.