Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Togedemaru makes an electrifying Shiny debut in Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel!
Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel
Thursday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. 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!
Alolan Sandshrew*
Magnemite*
Pineco*
Nosepass*
Aron*
Beldum*
Bronzor*
Ferroseed*
Galarian Stunfisk*
Togedemaru*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
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!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Beldum*
Klink*
Togedemaru*
Some Field Research tasks will also award Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.
Steelix
Scizor
Aggron
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, as well as encounters with and 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!
Pokémon GO Web Store
Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.
And now, even more Trainers can enjoy the convenience of the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials they use to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget that you can get a 15% discount on your first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source: Pokemon
