- Corviknight makes its Pokemon GO debut alongside its pre-evolutions Rookidee and Corvisquire.
- The event features Shadow Pokemon Frustration removal, special raid bosses, including Deoxys and Dialga, and exclusive moves for six different Pokemon.
- Multiple shiny-eligible Pokemon are available in wild spawns, raids, and 2km eggs, with increased spawns of meta-relevant PvP Pokemon.
The next Pokemon event is right around the corner, and this time, it’s all about testing your strength in battle. The Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve event brings the tough-as-nails Corviknight to the game, along with some serious battle perks and bonuses. From January 21 at 10:00 AM to January 26 at 8:00 PM local time, Steeled Resolve aligns perfectly with the current GO Battle League season. Want to add this event under your belt? Keep reading to know everything about it with our Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve event guide.
Steeled Resolve: Corviknight Makes Its Debut
The main attraction is the introduction of the Corviknight evolutionary line in Pokemon GO. This Steel/Flying-type Pokemon starts as a Rookidee evolves into Corvisquire, and finally becomes Corviknight. You’ll need 25 Rookidee candy for the first evolution and 100 more for the second. During the event, evolving Corvisquire will give your Corviknight the exclusive charged attack Iron Head, which could make it a strong choice for battles. That said, here is Corviknight and its evolutions:
Pokemon Image Corviknight 
Rookidee 
Corvisquire 
All Steeled Resolve Wild Encounters and Spawns
The Steeled Resolve event brings a diverse mix of Pokemon to the wild, balancing between PvP favorites and rare catches. Many of these spawns are particularly useful for both Great and Ultra League battles, with Pokemon like Marill and Paldean Wooper being standout options.
If you’re a shiny hunter, you’re in luck, as almost every wild spawn during the event can be found in its shiny form. Here are all the Pokemon GO wild encounteres and spawns during Steeled Resolve:
Pokemon Image Shiny Available Clefairy 
Yes Machop 
Yes Totodile 
Yes Marill 
Yes Hoppip 
Yes Paldean Wooper 
Yes Shieldon 
Yes Bunnelby 
Yes Carbink 
No Mareanie 
Yes
Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve Event Raid Schedule
Raids during this event are split into two distinct periods, with a rotation happening on January 24. The highlight is the appearance of both Attack and Defense Forme Deoxys, followed by the powerful Dragon-type legendary Dialga. That said, here is the entire raid schedule:
| Raid Tier | Pokemon | Available Period | Shiny Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Star | Lickitung | Full Event | Yes |
| One-Star | Skorupi | Full Event | Yes |
| One-Star | Pancham | Full Event | Yes |
| One-Star | Amaura | Full Event | Yes |
| Five-Star | Deoxys (Attack Forme) | Until Jan 24, 10 AM | Yes |
| Five-Star | Deoxys (Defense Forme) | Until Jan 24, 10 AM | Yes |
| Five-Star | Dialga | Jan 24, 10 AM – Event End | Yes |
| Mega | Mega Gallade | Until Jan 24, 10 AM | Yes |
| Mega | Mega Medicham | Jan 24, 10 AM – Event End | Yes |
The one-star raids feature some particularly useful Pokemon for PvP, including Lickitung, while the Mega raids showcase fighting-type powerhouses Gallade and Medicham.
Pokemon GO Steeled Resolve Event Rewards
During the event, you can remove Frustration from your Shadow Pokemon using a Charged TM. This is a rare chance to improve your Shadow Pokemon’s moves, so check your collection and plan which ones you want to update.
Magnetic Lure Modules get a boost too. They’ll attract Onix, Beldum, Shieldon, and Rookidee. This is particularly useful if you’re trying to get enough candy for Corviknight, as you can set up a lure and catch multiple Rookidee in one spot.
The event brings exclusive moves that can strengthen your Pokemon in battles. These moves are only available during the event when you evolve specific Pokemon, so plan your evolutions carefully if you want these special moves.
- Machamp learns Karate Chop (Fast Attack) when evolving Machoke
- Feraligatr learns Hydro Cannon (Charged Attack) when evolving Croconaw
- Quagsire learns Aqua Tail (Charged Attack) when evolving Wooper
- Lickilicky learns Body Slam (Charged Attack) when evolving Lickitung
- Corviknight learns Iron Head (Charged Attack) when evolving Corvisquire
- Clodsire learns Megahorn (Charged Attack) when evolving Paldean Wooper
Steeled Resolve Egg Hatches
During the event, 2 km eggs will feature a special pool of Pokemon. You’ll have the chance to hatch Shieldon, Carbink, Mareanie, and the newly debuting Rookidee from these eggs. Both Shieldon and Mareanie can be hatched in their shiny variants, making these eggs particularly valuable for shiny hunters and those looking to add the new Corviknight line to their collection. Remember to use Super Incubators to hatch these eggs more quickly.
Best Tips for Pokemon Steeled Resolve
If you’re planning to participate in this event, here are some tips to help you get the most value:
First, focus on catching Rookidee and use Pinap Berries to double your candy. With the Magnetic Lure Module bonus, you can set up camp near a PokeStop and gather candy efficiently. Consider evolving two Corviknight since the monster shows promise in both the Great and Ultra Leagues. One for each league. Keep an eye on their stats, as PvP-optimal IVs often differ from perfect IVs.
Take advantage of the Frustration removal opportunity. This feature doesn’t come around often, so check your Shadow Pokemon collection and decide which ones need a moveset update. The event also includes Field Research tasks that give out useful items like Poke Balls, Revives, Super Potions, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. Spin PokeStops to collect these tasks and complete them for extra rewards.
Remember, the event ends on January 26 at 8:00 PM local time, so plan your time accordingly to achieve your goals. That said, are you ready for Steeled Resolve? Let us know in the comments below!
