The “Strength of Steel” event in Pokémon Go is an exciting celebration for Steel-type Pokémon, offering a plethora of features and activities for players to enjoy. This event runs until Tuesday, July 30th, at 8 PM (local time), and players are encouraged to participate to take full advantage of the opportunities presented.
Event Highlights
In addition to the Strength of Steel Timed Research quest, players can look forward to the introduction of shiny Togedemaru and special event-exclusive research tasks. A standout feature of this celebration is the Mega Lucario Raid Day, which promises to significantly influence the game’s meta—Mega Lucario is set to make its debut during this event!
Players should also take note of the three Collection Challenges: Heavy Metal, This Ore That, and Chrome Catch. Successfully completing these challenges provides an excellent opportunity to earn extra Mega Energy used for various Steel-type Mega Evolutions while battling against Mega Lucario.
Timed Research Quest Steps
The Strength of Steel Timed Research is available until 8 PM (local time) on July 30th. Failure to complete the quest by this deadline will result in missing out on valuable rewards, so players are advised to engage with it promptly. Below are the quest steps and associated rewards:
- Catch 50 Steel-type Pokémon: Encounter Beldum
- Power up Steel-type Pokémon 15 times: Encounter Togedemaru
- Evolve 10 Steel-type Pokémon: Encounter Klink
- Earn 25,000 Stardust: Encounter Skarmory
- Win 3 raids: Encounter Mawile
- Catch 7 different species of Steel-type Pokémon: Gain 3 Metal Coats
Completing this quest will yield rewards of 10,000 XP, one Magnetic Lure Module, and an encounter with Pawniard.
Collection Challenges Breakdown
Heavy Metal Collection Challenge
The Heavy Metal challenge is the first of the Collection Challenges available until July 30th, at 8 PM (local time). Some Pokémon needed for this challenge can only be obtained through evolution, so players should catch their pre-evolution forms using Pinap Berries to maximize candy collection.
Here’s the Pokémon lineup you need to complete the challenge:
- Aron: Found in the wild
- Aggron: Evolve Lairon using 100 Aron Candy (Aron to Lairon requires 25 Aron Candy)
- Bronzor: Found in the wild
- Bronzong: Evolve Bronzor using 50 Bronzor Candy
Completing this challenge offers rewards of 5,000 Stardust, 100 Mega Aggron Energy, and an Aggron encounter.
This Ore That Collection Challenge
The This Ore That challenge also runs until 8 PM (local time) on July 30th. Players should note that some Pokémon can only be obtained through evolution during this challenge, and a Magnetic Lure Module is necessary.
Pokémon required and how to find them:
- Galarian Stunfisk: Wild or through seasonal research tasks (earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy)
- Magnemite: Found in the wild
- Magneton: Evolve Magnemite using 25 Magnemite Candy
- Magnezone: Evolve Magneton using 100 Magnemite Candy with a Magnetic Lure Module
Successful completion yields 5,000 Stardust, 100 Mega Steelix Energy, and a Steelix encounter.
Chrome Catch Collection Challenge
The final challenge, Chrome Catch, also concludes on July 30th at 8 PM (local time). Unlike previous challenges, players will not need to evolve any Pokémon here, focusing instead on finding and catching them.
Pokémon required for the challenge:
- Nosepass: Found in the wild
- Togedemaru: Wild, one-star raids, or event-exclusive research tasks
- Skarmory: In the wild or one-star raids
- Beldum: Found in the wild, seasonal research tasks, or event-exclusive tasks
Completion rewards include 5,000 Stardust, 100 Mega Scizor Energy, and a Scizor encounter.
Field Research Tasks
Spinning a PokéStop during the event can yield exclusive research tasks that may be saved for completion after the event, though engaging with them during the event can help with the Collection Challenges. Below are the tasks available:
- Catch 10 Steel-type Pokémon: Reward includes a Togedemaru encounter
- Catch 15 Steel-type Pokémon: Reward includes encounters with Beldum or Klink
- Power up Steel-type Pokémon 5 times: Reward includes a Togedemaru encounter
- Explore 2km: Reward includes a Togedemaru encounter
- Evolve 3 Steel-type Pokémon: Reward includes Mega Steelix, Scizor, or Aggron Energy
Mega Lucario Raid Day
The Mega Lucario Raid Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 27th, from 11 AM to 5 PM (local time). This day will feature Mega Lucario in Mega Raids, and players might have a chance to catch a shiny Lucario as shiny odds will be increased. Players can earn 1.5x XP from raids and gain five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gyms during event hours.
Lucario caught during these raids will naturally know the Fighting-type Fast Attack, Force Palm, with specific power attributes depending on the battle context.
Conclusion
The Strength of Steel event in Pokémon Go is packed with features that promise to enhance the gaming experience, from special raids to exciting collection challenges. Players should take full advantage of the opportunities available before the event concludes on July 30th at 8 PM (local time). Happy hunting!