Pokémon GO has officially revealed that Dynamax Duraludon is coming in the nearing Steel Skyline event. The arrival of this Pokémon is a long-awaited entry in the augmented reality game. Aside from Duraludon, exciting surprises await new and loyal Pokémon GO players.
What is the Game About?
For the unfamiliar, Pokémon GO is a mobile augmented reality game. Essentially, it lets players to discover Pokémon in the real world. Explore real locations around the globe to find rare and powerful creatures. They can be anywhere! More specifically, players use their smartphones to catch every virtual character. At the same time, they can battle other trainers, exchange gifts, make friends, trade Pokémons, and more.
Steel Skyline Event
According to Niantic, the Steel Skyline event includes Global challenges. In the week-long celebration, players from around the world will team up to finish different tasks. Specifically, trainers need to work together to complete Field Research tasks and throwing-based activities. Each level also corresponds to bonuses and rewards for everybody.
- Level 1: More Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws. Plus, additional Candy XL chances for players above level 31.
- Level 2: Extra 5,000 XP for winning raids.
- Level 3: One Rare Candy XL for each in-person Max Battle victory.
Dynamax Debut and Max Battles
Dynamax Pokémon keep growing in the game following the Max Out season. Based on the official Niantic announcement, Dynamax Duraludon headlines the Steel Skyline event. This critter form will appear in Four-Star Max Battles. On top of that, more Dynamax species are making appearances. Specifically, trainers can challenge Dynamax Drilbur and Dynamax Rookidee in One-Star Max Battles. In the same way, Three-Star Max Battles feature Dynamax Beldum.
Wild Encounters
Several Pokémon appear more often in the wild. In particular, encounters will include Alolan Diglett, Alolan Grimer, Aron, Axew, Bronzor, Grimer, Klink, Magnemite, Porygon, Togedemaru, and Trubbish. Also, lucky players may find rarer spawns. From Galarian Meowth to Mawile to Skarmory, many are available in Shiny forms.
Field Research and Timed Research
The celebration includes an event-themed Field Research that will reward encounters with Pokémon. Likewise, there is free and paid Timed Research. Players will get multiple items as rewards after completing these quests. Free Timed Research contains one Magnetic Lure Module, Stardust, XP, and more. In contrast, Paid Timed Research offers Max Particles and Stardust, among others.
The Pokémon GO Steel Skyline event happens from September 30 to October 7. Players can also buy a Steel Skyline Ultra Ticket Box for $1.99. This comes with an event ticket and three Golden Razz Berries.
