- The Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve event will feature two powerful Legendary shinies available through five-star raids, and both are excellent for high-level PvE content.
- The event will also have two Mega-capable shinies offering strong Fighting and Psychic-type options.
- Furthermore, Wild Shiny Machop will spawn throughout the event.
The Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve event has begun and will run from January 21 to 26. It will bring some interesting, shiny hunting opportunities worth your time. Looking through the event details, five Pokemon stand out as particularly good targets. So whether you’re collecting for your Pokedex or building stronger teams, these are the best shiny Pokemon to look out for during Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve.
1. Shiny Deoxys (Attack Forme)
The Attack Forme of Deoxys will be available in five-star raids until January 24 in Pokemon GO. Its shiny version features a striking yellow color scheme instead of the usual orange, making it instantly recognizable. With an incredible Attack stat of 345, this mythical Pokemon is one of the hardest hitters in the game.
While it might be fragile due to low defense, it excels as a specialist attacker in raids. You can find it in five-star raids, and while the catch rate is relatively low at around 2%. Using Golden Razz Berries and throwing excellent curveballs will help you secure this powerful Pokemon.
2. Shiny Dialga
Starting January 24, Dialga takes over the five-star raid scene. Its shiny version changes from steel blue to a lighter, more vibrant pink-tinted coloration. As a Dragon/Steel type, it’s a powerhouse in Master League PvP and raids alike.
With Metal Claw and Draco Meteor as its best moveset, it can deal impressive damage while maintaining good bulk thanks to its defensive typing. The base catch rate might be challenging, but the reward is worth the effort – Dialga is one of the most versatile legendaries in the game.
3. Shiny Mega Gallade
Available in Mega raids until January 24, Mega Gallade’s shiny form features a striking blue color scheme instead of its usual green. With an attack stat of 326 and access to both Psychic and Fighting-type moves, it’s ranked as an S-tier attacker in both categories.
Confusion and Psychic make for its strongest moveset, delivering impressive damage per second. You’ll need Ralts candy and Mega Energy to evolve it, but the power boost is significant.
4. Shiny Mega Medicham
Taking over Mega raids from January 24, Mega Medicham’s shiny version sports a golden color instead of its regular gray. While it might not top the DPS charts with its modest 205 attack stat, it’s an excellent choice for Great League PvP battles.
Counter and Dynamic Punch give it solid Fighting-type coverage. The relatively low Mega Energy cost of just 100 for the first evolution makes it an accessible option for newer players.
5. Shiny Machop
Found in wild encounters during the event, Shiny Machop changes from gray to a distinctive green color. What makes Machop particularly valuable is its evolution line – Machamp remains one of the best Fighting-type attackers in the game.
During this event, evolving it will give you access to Karate Chop, adding to its move pool versatility. You can find it in the wild, and with enough candy, you can evolve it into the powerful Machamp.
When hunting these shinies, remember to use the appropriate weather boosts when available – Windy weather for Psychic types, Cloudy for Fighting types, and Snow for Steel types. This event offers a great mix of both PvE and PvP-relevant Pokemon, making it worth investing time in shiny hunting regardless of your preferred play style.
That said, are you excited for Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve starting today? Let us know in the comments below!
Sanmay Chakrabarti
