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- Ends
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The Steel Skyline event runs from September 30, 2025, to October 7, 2025, and features the debut of Duraludon, and it can be shiny! This guide lists all the bonuses, research, and collection challenges you can encounter during the Pokémon GO Steel Skyline event in Pokémon GO.
Event highlights
- ⭐ Bonuses: Global Challenges for XP,
- ✨ Shiny: Duraludon debuts available as shiny
- 🆕 Debuts: Dynamax Duraludon in Four-Star Max Battles
- ⭐ Featured Pokémon: Steel-type Pokémon
Duraludon Debut
Duraludon
Dynamax
Duraludon, the Alloy Pokémon, makes their debut in Pokémon GO! Duraludon is a Steel and Dragon type Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region. It has a Gigantamax form, and also an evolution, Archaludon. Currently it is not expected for Duraludon to be able to evolve upon release.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:
If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following:
Max Battles
The following Dynamax Pokémon will appear in Max Battles:
One-Star Max Battles
Three-Star Max Battles
Four-Star Max Battles
Duraludon Max Battle Counters Guide
Global Challenge
Global Challenges will take place throughout the Steel Skyline event. Work with Trainers around the world to complete Field Research tasks and complete throwing-based challenges to unlock bonuses.
Once a challenge is completed, special bonuses will be unlocked for the remainder of the event and the next Global Challenge will begin.
Level 1 Reward
Additional Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
Level 2 Rewards
Additional 5,000 XP from winning raids
Level 3 Rewards
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One guaranteed Rare Candy XL from winning in-person Max Battles
Field Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon | |
| Make 5 Nice Throws | |
| Make 3 Excellent Throws | |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | |
| Win 3 Dynamax Battles |
Timed Research
Steel Skyline Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to
access event-exclusive Timed Research.
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Galarian Meowth
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Galarian Meowth
|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
Galarian Meowth
|
| Catch 20 Pokémon |
Galarian Meowth
|
| Make 5 Nice Throws |
Galarian Meowth
|
| Make 10 Nice Throws |
Galarian Meowth
|
| Make 5 Great Throws |
Galarian Meowth
|
Rewards
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Duraludon
Dynamax
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800×
Max Particle
-
3000×
Stardust
Steel Skyline Free Timed Research
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
1000×
XP
|
| Catch 5 Steel-type Pokémon |
2500×
Stardust
|
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
Klink
|
| Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row |
3×
Rare Candy
|
| Win 2 Max Battles |
Mawile
|
| Power up Pokémon 5 times |
400×
Max Particle
|
| Evolve a Pokémon |
10×
Poké Ball
|
| Make 2 Excellent Throws |
Galarian Meowth
|
Rewards
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1×
Magnetic Lure Module
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5000×
XP
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5000×
Stardust
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon Steel Skyline event:
Dynamax Duraludon debuts in Pokémon GO
Duraludon can be shiny!
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Steel type Pokémon feature
Global challenges based on throwing available
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Special Boxes
The Steel Skyline Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket plus three Golden Razz Berries at no additional cost.
