Pokemon GO Adding Galar Pokemon in Upcoming Event

The Steely Resolve event in Pokémon GO, running from January 21st to 26th, marks the highly anticipated debut of the Corviknight evolutionary line: Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight. This addition expands the game's Galar region Pokémon roster.

The arrival was initially teased in December 2024's Dual Destiny Season loading screen, sparking player speculation. The event itself offers a wealth of activities:

New Pokémon: Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight make their first appearance.
Special Research: A Dual Destiny Special Research questline with exclusive rewards.
Field Research Tasks: Complete tasks for various in-game rewards.
Shiny Pokémon Encounters: Increased chances to encounter shiny versions of several Pokémon.
Bonuses: Magnetic Lure Modules attract Pokémon like Onix, Beldum, and Rookidee. Charged TMs can remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Increased spawn rates for Clefairy, Paldean Wooper, Carbink, and others.

The event also features:

Raids: One-star raids featuring Lickitung, Skorupi, Pancham, and Amaura. Five-star raids featuring Deoxys (Attack and Defense Forme) until January 24th, then Dialga. Mega raids with Mega Gallade and Mega Medicham.
2km Eggs: Increased chances of hatching Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, and Rookidee (shiny possibilities).
Featured Attacks: Evolving specific Pokémon during the event grants them unique attacks (e.g., Corviknight learning Iron Head).
GO Battle Week (January 21st-26th): Increased Stardust rewards, a higher daily battle cap, free battle-themed Timed Research, and varied Pokémon stats in GO Battle League rewards.

Beyond the Corviknight line, the Steely Resolve event includes several other exciting elements, such as the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in Shadow Raids, Dynamax raids featuring Kanto's Legendary Birds, and the return of the Pokémon GO Community Day Classic. This packed event promises a thrilling experience for Pokémon GO trainers.