Pokémon Go’s second Ultra Unlock event following Go Fest, “Steel and Scales,” is running from July 22-27 and features the debut of Honedge, the sword steel- and ghost-type Pokémon.
Additionally, there’s also quadrupled XP and Stardust for catching Pokémon, as well as a higher chance to find shiny Bagon, Beldum, and Unown U. Rookidee is also making its shiny debut in this event, ahead of its fan-voted Community Day on Aug. 30. That being said, if you can’t find a shiny Rookidee during this event, don’t worry, as you’ll more than likely nab one on its Community Day.
There’s also a promo code for a free Gigantamax Timed Research, which isn’t part of this event technically, but it’s still worth pointing out.
We list all the perks for the Pokémon Go “Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales” event below, including the Collection Challenges, boosted spawns, and more.
Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales’ event Collection Challenges
The following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:
Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Rookiedee
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Rookidee encounter
Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Dratini
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Dratini encounter
Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Beldum
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Beldum encounter
Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Bagon
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Bagon encounter
Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales’ event Field Research and rewards
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales’ event boosted spawns
These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:
*There is an “increased chance” of finding this shiny in the wild as part of the event.
Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales’ event raid targets
The following changes to the raid schedule will take place as part of the event:
*These Pokémon have an “increased chance” of being shiny when raided.