Pokémon GO Steeled Resolve Event — Orthworm Debut

Pokémon GO’s Steeled Resolve event is live, and Orthworm has made its in-game debut as the newest Paldea species in Niantic’s mobile game. (pokemongo.com) The event runs from Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Orthworm can be found through event play, and Niantic says players may also encounter a Shiny Orthworm if they are lucky. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) Niantic also brought back Shiny Meltan during the event, but only through the Mystery Box item. The company says players can open a Mystery Box after sending a Pokémon to Pokémon HOME or to Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) Steeled Resolve adds gameplay bonuses on top of the new debut. Trainers get double experience points for catching Pokémon, and Incense lasts two hours unless it is Daily Adventure Incense. (pokemongo.com) (leekduck.com) Wild encounters during the event include Magnemite, Drilbur, Ferroseed, Beldum, Aron, Bronzor, and Galarian Stunfisk. Niantic also lists Alolan Diglett, Nosepass, and Shieldon among the featured spawns. (pokemongo.com) (polygon.com) Field Research and Collection Challenges are part of the event, with rewards that include encounters with event Pokémon and Mega Energy. A paid Timed Research ticket is also available for US$4.99. (pokemongo.com) (leekduck.com) Orthworm is one of the latest Generation IX, or Paldea, creatures to reach Pokémon GO as Niantic continues spacing out Scarlet and Violet additions through limited-time events. Pokémon GO Hub called Orthworm’s arrival the headline addition in a week that also includes other rotating spring events. (pokemongohub.net 1) (pokemongohub.net 2) The event closes Monday night, and Orthworm’s debut gives collectors a new Pokédex entry while Shiny hunters get another short window to chase Meltan. (pokemongo.com) (gamespot.com)