Get ready, Pokemon GO enthusiasts! The much-anticipated debut of Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight is set to take place during the Steely Resolve event on January 21, 2025. This event marks a significant addition to the roster of Galar region Pokemon available in the game, fulfilling the long wait of many players eager to encounter this evolutionary line.
The excitement began with the launch of the Dual Destiny Season in December 2024, where a new loading screen featuring Rookidee and Corviknight sparked curiosity and anticipation among the community. Now, the wait is over, and these Flying/Steel-type Pokemon will make their grand entrance into the augmented reality world of Pokemon GO.
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, CorviknightAdded Features
- Dual Destiny Special Research - Field Research Tasks - $5 Paid Timed ResearchEvent 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 RookideeWild 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 promises a rich experience with mega raids, one- and five-star raids featuring Deoxys Attack and Defense Forme, and Dialga. Trainers can hatch 2km eggs to encounter Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, or Rookidee. Alongside the main event, new Field Research tasks, $5 Paid Timed Research, Showcases, and web store offers will be available. Evolving specific Pokemon during the event will grant them unique featured attacks, enhancing their battle capabilities.
The GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny will introduce new leagues and offer substantial bonuses, including quadrupled Stardust for win rewards, making it an exciting time for competitive players. The year has started strong for Pokemon GO players, with the debut of Corviknight and its pre-evolutions, the return of Shadow Raids featuring Shadow Ho-Oh, new Dynamax raids with the Legendary Birds of Kanto, and the upcoming Pokemon GO Community Day Classic.
