Steeled Resolve Overview and Event Schedule
Pokémon Go Steeled Resolve is a steel-themed celebration that introduces Orthworm and spotlights Steel-type Pokémon across the game. During this limited-time event, players can encounter Orthworm for the first time in Pokémon Go and even get a shot at its shiny form. The event also boosts wild encounters for Steel-types like Magnemite, Pineco, Nosepass, Aron, Bronzor, Drilbur, Ferroseed, and Pawniard, making it an ideal time to farm candy and fill Pokédex gaps. Steeled Resolve runs until Monday 4th May at 8pm (local time), so planning is essential if you want to clear research tasks and prepare for the linked Team Rocket invasion. With additional raid rotations and an overlapping Taken Over mini-event, this is one of those weeks where logging in daily can significantly improve your roster and Shadow collection.
Field Research Tasks and Rewards Explained
Steeled Resolve features event-exclusive research tasks in Pokémon Go that focus on Steel-type gameplay. Spinning PokéStops can grant tasks such as catching 5 Steel-type Pokémon, powering up a Steel-type five times, or using a Steel-type Charged Attack in battle. Each objective rewards themed encounters: Bronzor, Drilbur, or Nosepass for catching Steel-types; Magnemite, Pineco, or Ferroseed for powering up; and Beldum or Shieldon for landing a Steel-type Charged Attack. These encounters give excellent opportunities to chase high-IV or shiny candidates and to stock up on meta-relevant evolutions like Metagross. Meanwhile, Orthworm headlines three-star raids, with Honedge, Shieldon, and Beldum available in one-star raids, and Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Mega Sharpedo, and Mega Banette rotating through higher tiers. Focusing on these tasks and raids lets you maximise Steel-type progress throughout the event window.
Team Rocket Invasion: Steeled Resolve: Taken Over
Running alongside the main event, the Steeled Resolve: Taken Over mini-event brings a full-scale Team Rocket invasion. From Thursday 30th April at 12am until Monday 4th May at 8pm (local time), Team Rocket appears more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons. Shadow Raids become especially valuable, with one-star and three-star Shadow raid catches having a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP stats, giving more chances at standout Shadow Pokémon. A fresh wave of Shadow debuts includes Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus, Helioptile, Heliolisk, Dewpider, Araquanid, Morelull, Shiinotic, Stufful, and Bewear. During this period, you can also use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon, making it a crucial time to power up your Shadow roster. Additionally, Team Rocket-themed field research offers Fast TMs, Charged TMs, and Mysterious Components to help fuel more Rocket encounters.
Giovanni, the Go Pass, and the New Super Rocket Radar System
Steeled Resolve significantly changes how you earn the Super Rocket Radar needed to battle Giovanni. Instead of completing a traditional Special Research line, you must progress through the Steeled Resolve: Taken Over Go Pass until you reach the rank that awards the Super Rocket Radar. The Go Pass is available from Tuesday 28th April until Monday 4th May at 8pm (local time), and you must claim any rewards by Wednesday 6th May at 7:59pm (local time) or lose them permanently. This shift means you’ll have to stay active during the event to ensure you earn the Radar in time. Doing so grants a chance to battle Giovanni for Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus, while also dealing with refreshed lineups for Giovanni, Team Rocket Leaders, and Grunts. Planning battles around this timeline is essential if you don’t want to miss this Shadow Legendary opportunity.
Tips to Maximise Rewards During Steeled Resolve
To get the most from the Pokémon Go Steeled Resolve and the Team Rocket invasion event, prioritise Steel-focused field research and consistent play across the whole schedule. Start by farming Steel-type spawns such as Magnemite, Drilbur, and Ferroseed to quickly complete research tasks and stack multiple reward encounters like Beldum and Shieldon. During the Taken Over period, use Charged TMs liberally to clear Frustration from your best Shadow Pokémon, especially those from Shadow raids or new additions like Shadow Landorus. Make sure to engage with Team Rocket-themed research for extra TMs and Mysterious Components, sustaining a steady stream of Rocket battles. Finally, track your Go Pass progress daily so you don’t fall short of the rank that grants the Super Rocket Radar. Balancing wild grinding, raids, and Rocket battles will ensure you leave Steeled Resolve with stronger Steel and Shadow lineups.