Steeled Resolve Pokémon GO event — Orthworm

Pokémon GO has one of those events where the headline is simple, but the useful part is knowing what is actually rare. This week’s Steeled Resolve event adds Orthworm to the game for the first time, and Niantic also flipped Shiny Meltan back on for a limited window. That means two separate collection bottlenecks are open at once — one brand-new Pokémon and one Mythical shiny that usually disappears. The event started Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs until Monday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m. local time. (pokemongo.com) ### What is the actual news here? Orthworm is the new thing. It makes its Pokémon GO debut during Steeled Resolve, and Niantic launched it with its Shiny form available from day one instead of holding that back for a later event. That is the part longtime players notice immediately, because Pokémon GO often staggers debuts and shiny releases. Here, both arrived together. (pokemongo.com) ### Where do you actually get Orthworm? The catch is that Orthworm is not a wild spawn. It is sitting in 3-star raids during the event, which means you need raid passes, local gyms, or remote coordination if you want multiple chances. Serebii lists Orthworm’s raid capture CP at 1313 normally and 1642 when weather-boosted, which is handy if you are checking whether a catch is strong without appraising first. (pokemongo.com) ### Why is everyone also talking about Meltan? Because Shiny Meltan is back, and that almost always gets veteran players moving. You do not get Meltan from raids or normal wild spawns. You get it from the Mystery Box — basically a special incense unlocked by sending a Pokémon from GO to Pokémon HOME or to Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee on Switch. During this event, opening that b(pokemongo.com) reduced. Serebii pegs that refresh at one day for the event window. (pokemongo.com) ### So what should you prioritize first? If you care about exclusivity, prioritize Meltan setup first and Orthworm raids second. The reason is simple — Orthworm will almost certainly come back in some form later, but Shiny Meltan tends to vanish for long stretches and only returns when Niantic explicitly re-enables it. If your HOME connection is not ready, fixing that now gives you repeated shots before Monday night. (pokemongo.com) ### What else is worth catching? The wild pool is very steel-heavy: Magnemite, Aron, Ferroseed, and sometimes Pawniard. Field Research can also hand out things like Beldum and Shieldon, which matter more for candy and IV hunting than pure novelty. One practical event bonus is 2× catch candy, so even routine catches are a little more valuable than usual. (pokemongo.com)GO Pass part? All players get a limited-time GO Pass tied to the event, with a paid Deluxe upgrade at $4.99 and a pricier option at $6.99 that skips ahead six ranks. The free and paid tracks hand out encounters, candy, and items, and from May 2 through May 4 there is no daily cap on GO Points. Rewards expire on May 6 at 7:59 p.m. local time, so unclaimed stuff does not just sit there forever. (pokemongo.com) ### Is this a big meta event? Not really — this is more of a collector event than a format-shifting one. The real appeal is access. Orthworm is new, shiny-eligible, and raid-gated. Meltan is old, but its shiny is event-gated and tied to an extra setup step. That combination makes Steeled Resolve feel more valuable than a normal themed spawn week. (pokemongo.com) only have limited time this weekend, do two things: get your Mystery Box working and do enough 3-star raids to secure an Orthworm. Everything else is filler around those two doors being open at the same time. (pokemongo.com)