Galar Pokemon to Join Pokemon GO in New Event

Get ready, Pokemon GO trainers! The long-awaited Corviknight evolutionary line, featuring Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight, will finally make its debut in the game on January 21 during the Steely Resolve event. This exciting addition comes as part of the Dual Destiny Season, which kicked off in December 2024 with a tantalizing new loading screen that teased the arrival of Rookidee and Corviknight. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of these Galar region Pokemon, and the wait is now over!

The Steely Resolve event runs from January 21 at 10 am to January 26 at 8 pm local time. During this period, players will have their first opportunity to encounter and catch Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight. The event promises a range of exciting features, including new Special Research tasks, Field Research tasks, and the chance to encounter shiny Pokemon.

Corviknight Evolutionary Line Debuts in Pokemon GO

- When: Tuesday, January 21, at 10 am local time to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 8 pm - New Pokemon: Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight

Added Features

- Dual Destiny Special Survey - Field Research Tasks - $5 Paid Timed Research

Bonuses

- Use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration - Magnetic Lure Modules will attract different Pokemon, such as Onix, Beldum, Shieldon, and Rookidee

Wild Encounters

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

(*Can be shiny)

Raids

- One-Star Raids: - Lickitung* - Skorupi* - Pancham* - Amaura*

• Five-Star Raids:

  • Deoxys (Attack Forme)* until January 24 at 10 am
  • Deoxys (Defense Forme)* until January 24 at 10 am
  • Dialga* beginning January 24 at 10 am

• Mega Raids:

  • Mega Gallade* until January 24 at 10 am
  • Mega Medicham* beginning January 24 at 10 am

(*Can be shiny)

2km Eggs

- Shieldon* - Carbink - Mareanie* - Rookidee

(*Can be shiny)

Featured Attacks

- Machamp: Evolve Machoke during the event to get a Machamp that knows the Fast Attack Karate Chop. - Feraligatr: Evolve Croconaw during the event to get a Feraligatr that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon. - Quagsire: Evolve Wooper during the event to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail. - Lickilicky: Evolve Lickitung during the event to get a Lickilicky that knows the Charged Attack Body Slam. - Corviknight: Evolve Corvisquire (Rookidee's Evolution) during the event to get a Corviknight that knows the Charged Attack Iron Head. - Clodsire: Evolve Paldean Wooper during the event to get a Clodsire that knows the Charged Attack Megahorn.

GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny

- When: Tuesday, January 21, at 12:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. - Bonuses: - 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.) - The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time. - Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include shoes for your avatar inspired by Grimsley. - Pokemon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

Active Leagues

The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8) on the dates listed below.

January 14 - January 21:

• Master League*
• Color Cup: Great League Edition*

January 21 - January 28:

• Great League*
• Ultra League*
• Master League*

(*4× Stardust from win rewards, this does not include end-of-set rewards)

The Steely Resolve event is packed with exciting opportunities for trainers, including Mega raids and one- and five-star raids featuring Deoxys Attack and Defense Forme, and Dialga. Hatching 2km eggs could reward you with Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, or Rookidee. As with other Pokemon GO events, new Field Research tasks, $5 Paid Timed Research, Showcases, and web store offers will be available. Evolving certain Pokemon during the event will unlock special attacks, adding even more excitement to your gameplay.

The GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny brings new leagues and bonuses, such as 4x Stardust for winning rewards, making it a thrilling time for competitive players. With the year starting strong, Pokemon GO players have plenty to look forward to, including the new Shadow Raids with Shadow Ho-Oh in January, Dynamax raids featuring the Legendary Birds of Kanto from January 20 to February 3, and the return of the Pokemon GO Community Day Classic.