Pokemon Go Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel event dates, shiny Togedemaru & Collection Challenges

Pokemon Go introduced new features and Pokemon during Go Fest 2024, but the celebrations are still ongoing thanks to the Ultra Unlock events.

Shiny Togedemaru is finally debuting, so here’s everything you need to know about the Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel event.

Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel dates

The Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel event will run from Thursday, July 25, at 10 AM to Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 8 PM (local time).

Pokemon Go Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel wild encounters

• Alolan Sandshrew
• Magnemite
• Pineco
• Nosepass
• Aron
• Beldum
• Bronzor
• Ferroseed
• Galarian Stunfisk
• Togedemaru
• Onix
• Scyther
• Skarmory
• Klink

Shiny Togedemaru is debuting in Pokemon Go with this event, which means all listed species can be shiny.

Raids

1-Star Raids

• Skarmory*
• Klink*
• Pawniard*
• Togedemaru*

3-Star Raids

• Steelix*
• Scizor*
• Mawile*
• Aggron*

Pokemon Go Strength of Steel Field & Timed Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available during the Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel event, rewarding players with encounters with Beldum, Klink, and Togedemaru, as well as Mega Energy for Steelix, Scizor, and Aggron.

On the other hand, a free Timed Research will reward trainers with a Magnetic Lure Module, additional XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon.

We’ll update this section once the Research tasks are available in the game.

It’s on a roll! ⚡️🔩

Togedemaru, the Roly-Poly Pokémon, returns to #PokemonGO and makes its Shiny debut during the Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel event from Thursday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time!https://t.co/MQC9tiOks6 pic.twitter.com/ms6IWQLQJI

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) July 16, 2024

Pokemon Go Strength of Steel Collection Challenges

Collection Challenges will also be available in Pokemon Go during the event, rewarding players with Stardust, encounters, and Mega Energy for Steel-type Pokemon.

We’ll update this guide once the Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel Collection Challenges go live.

All bonuses

• Additional Candy XL for successfully catching Pokemon for Trainers level 31 and up.
• Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better.
• Additional Candy for Nice Throws or better.
• 3x Stardust for catching Pokemon.

Keep an eye on the Raid schedule to challenge the strongest species in the game to tackle PvP with powerful teams.