Get ready, Pokemon GO trainers! The much-anticipated debut of Rookidee, Corvisquire, and Corviknight is set to take place during the Steely Resolve event, starting on January 21, 2025. These exciting additions to the game mark a significant expansion of the Galar region Pokemon available in Pokemon GO, fulfilling the long wait of eager fans.
The Dual Destiny Season, launched by Niantic in December 2024, brought with it a new loading screen that teased the arrival of Rookidee and Corviknight. This subtle hint sparked curiosity among players who were keen to see these Flying/Steel-type Pokemon join the roster. The wait is now over as these pocket monsters will make their first appearance in the game during the Steely Resolve event, which runs from January 21 at 10 am to January 26 at 8 pm local time.
Corviknight Evolutionary Line Debuts in Pokemon GO
- **When:** Tuesday, January 21, at 10 am local time to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 8 pm - **New Pokemon:** Rookidee, Corvisquire, CorviknightAdded Features
- Dual Destiny Special Research - Field Research Tasks - $5 Paid Timed ResearchEvent Bonuses
- Use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration - Magnetic Lure Modules will attract different Pokemon, such as Onix, Beldum, Shieldon, and RookideeWild Encounters
- Clefairy* - Machop* - Totodile* - Marill* - Hoppip* - Paldean Wooper* - Shieldon* - Bunnelby* - Carbink - Mareanie*(*Can be shiny)
Raids
- **One-Star Raids:** - Lickitung* - Skorupi* - Pancham* - Amaura*Five-Star Raids:
- Deoxys (Attack Forme)* until January 24 at 10 am
- Deoxys (Defense Forme)* until January 24 at 10 am
- Dialga* beginning January 24 at 10 am
Mega Raids:
- Mega Gallade* until January 24 at 10 am
- Mega Medicham* beginning January 24 at 10 am
(*Can be shiny)
2km Eggs
- Shieldon* - Carbink - Mareanie* - Rookidee(*Can be shiny)
Featured Attacks
- **Machamp:** Evolve Machoke during the event to get a Machamp that knows the Fast Attack Karate Chop. - **Feraligatr:** Evolve Croconaw during the event to get a Feraligatr that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon. - **Quagsire:** Evolve Wooper during the event to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail. - **Lickilicky:** Evolve Lickitung during the event to get a Lickilicky that knows the Charged Attack Body Slam. - **Corviknight:** Evolve Corvisquire (Rookidee's Evolution) during the event to get a Corviknight that knows the Charged Attack Iron Head. - **Clodsire:** Evolve Paldean Wooper during the event to get a Clodsire that knows the Charged Attack Megahorn.GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny
- **When:** Tuesday, January 21, at 12:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. - **Bonuses:** - 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.) - The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time. - Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include shoes for your avatar inspired by Grimsley. - Pokemon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.Active Leagues
The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8) on the dates listed below.January 14 - January 21:
- Master League*
- Color Cup: Great League Edition*
January 21 - January 28:
- Great League*
- Ultra League*
- Master League*
(*4× Stardust from win rewards, this does not include end-of-set rewards)
The Steely Resolve event will also feature Mega raids, one- and five-star raids, and the chance to hatch 2km eggs to encounter Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, or Rookidee. Alongside the debut of Corviknight and its evolutionary line, players can engage with new Field Research tasks, $5 Paid Timed Research, Showcases, and web store offers. Evolving certain Pokemon during the event will also grant them exclusive attacks.
The GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny will offer exciting bonuses and new leagues, adding to the thrill of the event. With 4x Stardust for win rewards and an increased daily battle limit, players have plenty to look forward to.
As we kick off 2025, Pokemon GO players have a packed schedule of events. Alongside the debut of the Corviknight line, January will see the return of Shadow Raids, including Shadow Ho-Oh, and the introduction of new Dynamax raids featuring the Legendary Birds of Kanto from January 20 to February 3. Additionally, the Pokemon GO Community Day Classic is set to return after several months, ensuring a vibrant start to the year for all trainers.
