Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel
Shiny Togedemaru is coming to Pokémon GO during the Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel event. This event runs from July 25th at 10am to July 30th at 8pm local time.
Event Bonuses
- Additional Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon for Trainers level 31 and up.
- Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
- Additional Candy for Nice Throws or better.
- 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Togedemaru—if you’re lucky!
Common Encounters
Alolan Sandshrew*
Magnemite*
Pineco*
Nosepass*
Aron*
Beldum*
Bronzor*
Ferroseed*
Galarian Stunfisk*
Togedemaru*
Rare Encounters
Onix*
Scyther*
Skarmory*
Klink*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Togedemaru appearing in one-star raids will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild.
One-Star Raids
Skarmory*
Klink*
Pawniard*
Togedemaru*
Three-Star Raids
Steelix*
Scizor*
Mawile*
Aggron*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.
Complete tasks to earn a Magnetic Lure Module, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and encounters with Mega Energy for certain Steel-type Pokémon.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!