Pokémon GO Steeled Resolve event Apr 28–May 4

Pokémon GO’s Steeled Resolve event started Tuesday, April 28, bringing Orthworm into the game and reopening a limited-time chance to catch Shiny Meltan. (pokemongo.com) Niantic said the event runs from 10 a.m. local time on April 28 through 8 p.m. local time on Monday, May 4, 2026. Orthworm makes its Pokémon GO debut during that window and can appear as a Shiny. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) Shiny Meltan is back through the Mystery Box, an item players get by sending a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME or to Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! on Nintendo Switch. Niantic said the cooldown before opening the Mystery Box again is reduced during the event. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) The event is built around Steel-type spawns. Niantic listed Magnemite, Aron, Ferroseed, and Pawniard among the boosted wild encounters, with Honedge, Shieldon, and Beldum in one-star raids and Orthworm in three-star raids. (pokemongo.com) Field Research during the event also awards encounters with Magnemite, Pineco, Nosepass, Bronzor, Drilbur, and Ferroseed, with Beldum and Shieldon available for some players. Niantic said those tasks are event-themed and can also lead to Shiny encounters. (pokemongo.com) The event also doubles as a progression push for Pokémon GO’s GO Pass system. Niantic said all players automatically receive GO Pass: Steeled Resolve — Taken Over at the event start and can earn GO Points for rewards through May 4. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) From Saturday, May 2, at 12 a.m. local time through Monday, May 4, at 7:59 p.m. local time, Niantic said there is no daily cap on GO Points. Paid upgrades cost $4.99 for GO Pass Deluxe or $6.99 for GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) Rewards unlocked through the pass expire at 7:59 p.m. local time on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. For players chasing Orthworm or Shiny Meltan, the main deadline is still Monday night, when Steeled Resolve ends in each local time zone. (pokemongo.com)