Pokémon GO: Steeled Resolve event begins

Pokémon GO’s Steeled Resolve event began Tuesday, April 28, introducing Orthworm globally and reopening a limited-time path to Shiny Meltan. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) The event runs from 10 a.m. local time on April 28 through 8 p.m. local time on May 4. Orthworm, the Paldea-region Earthworm Pokémon, is making its Pokémon GO debut during that window. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) Niantic says players can find Orthworm in three-star raids, and lucky players can encounter a Shiny one from the start. Shiny Meltan is also available again when players open a Mystery Box during the event. (pokemongo.com) (pokemongohub.net) Mystery Boxes are the item that spawns Meltan for a limited time after a player sends a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME or to Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! on Nintendo Switch. Niantic says the cooldown before opening another Mystery Box is reduced during Steeled Resolve. (pokemon.com) (pokemongo.com) Wild event spawns include Magnemite, Aron, Ferroseed, and Pawniard, all with Shiny potential. Field Research can also reward encounters with Magnemite, Pineco, Nosepass, Bronzor, Drilbur, Ferroseed, Beldum, and Shieldon. (pokemongo.com) One-star raids during the event feature Honedge, Shieldon, and Beldum. The paid progression track tied to the event, GO Pass Deluxe, costs $4.99, while a version bundled with six ranks costs $6.99. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) All players receive GO Pass: Steeled Resolve — Taken Over at 10 a.m. local time on April 28. From May 2 at 12 a.m. through May 4 at 7:59 p.m. local time, Niantic says there is no daily cap on GO Points earned. (pokemongo.com) (pokemon.com) The event’s rewards expire at 7:59 p.m. local time on Wednesday, May 6. For players chasing a new species, a launch Shiny, or another shot at Meltan, the clock is already running. (pokemongo.com)