Pokémon GO — Steeled Resolve event (local)

Pokémon GO has one of those events right now that is easy to underestimate if you only glance at the banner. Steeled Resolve looks like a standard Steel-type week, but the real hook is tighter than that — Orthworm just debuted, Shiny Meltan is back, and the event is still active through Monday, May 4 at 8:00 p.m. local time. So if you’re playing this weekend in Guadix, Granada, or basically anywhere else, you’re still in the useful part of the window. (pokemongo.com) ### What actually went live? The event started Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs until Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The headline addition is Orthworm, the Paldea Earthworm Pokémon, making its Pokémon GO debut. Niantic also tied the event to a special GO Pass track called Steeled Resolve — Taken Over. (pokemongo.com) ### Why do players care about Orthworm? Because Orthworm is the new thing, and the catch is that you do not just stumble into it in the wild. During this debut event, Orthworm is appearing in three-star raids. It can also be Shiny from the start, which makes the raid-only access even more important for collectors. If you want one, or want to chase the blue Shiny, raids are the lane. (pokemongo.com) ### Why is Meltan part of this? Turns out Steeled Resolve is also a Meltan event. If you use a Mystery Box during the event, Meltan can appear as Shiny again, and the cooldown before you can open the Mystery Box is reduced. That matters because Meltan usually depends on that box loop with Pokémon HOME or Let’s Go on Switch — so a shorter refresh means more chances in less time. (pokemongo.com) ### What’s spawning in the wild? The wild pool is pretty focused. Magnemite, Aron, Ferroseed, and Pawniard are the featured spawns called out for the event, with shiny chances available on those species. This is not a giant mixed bag event — it’s a fairly targeted Steel-type farm, which is good if you’re after candy, shinies, or specific evolutions instead of random clutter. (pokemongo.com) ### What about research and raids? Field Research is event-themed and can reward encounters including Magnemite, Pineco, Nosepass, Bronzor, Drilbur, and Ferroseed, with Beldum and Shieldon as rarer task rewards. Raids are simple: one-star raids have Honedge, Shieldon, and Beldum, while three-star raids have Orthworm. Basically — if (pokemongo.com)ts, but raids are for the headline prize. (pokemongo.com) ### Is there a bonus window this weekend? Yes — and this is the part that matters on May 3. From Saturday, May 2 at 12:00 a.m. through Monday, May 4 at 7:59 p.m. local time, there is no daily limit on how many GO Points you can earn on the event pass. The event also gives 2× Catch Candy, plus increased Stardust from Team GO Rocket G(pokemongo.com)rind stretch, not the cooldown. (pokemongo.com) ### Should local players do anything specific? Yes — prioritize three things. Run Orthworm raids first, open Mystery Boxes as often as your reduced cooldown allows, and clear event research while catching wild Steel-types between stops. If you care about pass rewards, this weekend is the best time to push because the GO Point cap is(pokemongo.com)l Orthworm plus Shiny Meltan. (pokemongo.com) ### Bottom line? This is a short, very gameable event. Orthworm is new, Shiny Meltan is temporarily back, and the best bonuses are live right now through the local Monday evening cutoff. If you were going to play Pokémon GO this weekend anyway, this is one of the cleaner “log in and target exactly what you want” events. (pokemongo.com)