Steeled Resolve
Time and Date
Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debut
Orthworm ✨, the Earthworm Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Meltan
The key to catching 
Meltan is the 
Mystery Box, which can be obtained by sending a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME or the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee games for Nintendo Switch!
When you use the Mystery Box during this event, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Meltan—if you’re lucky!
The time you have to wait before you can open the Mystery Box again will be reduced during this event.
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including 
Magnemite ✨, 
Aron ✨, 
Ferroseed ✨, and more! You might even encounter 
Pawniard ✨!
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Some Trainers might even encounter the following.
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Steeled Resolve – Taken Over on Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Additionally, from Saturday, May 2, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, May 4, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!
For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:59 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with
Beldum ✨, Pawniard ✨, 
Honedge ✨, Meltan ✨, and more! - One
Super Rocket Radar 
Mysterious Components and 
Shadow Shards
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- Additional encounters with even more Steel-type Pokémon
- An additional Super Rocket Radar
- And even more goodies!
✨You might even encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky!
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1
- 2× Catch Candy
Tier 2
- Earn more
Stardust from defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts.
Watch for additional bonus tasks for your GO Pass: Steeled Resolve – Taken Over during the event!
Pokémon GO Web Store
The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store soon! Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Steeled Resolve – Taken Over or GO Pass Deluxe: Steeled Resolve – Taken Over + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 
Ultra Balls, five 
Max Revives, one 
Premium Battle Pass, and five 
Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Or stock up on the essentials alongside your 
upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Steeled Resolve – Taken Over + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one 
Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!