The change of season is starting to really blow through, and with it we have yet another event on the near horizon. Referenced yet not actually outlined at the start of September. As the name hints at, we've got a Steel Type focus with a few new Pokemon, as well as a new Mega Evolution.
Test Your Mettle
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time | September 21, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- Increased candy gains and odds of obtaining XL Candy from Nice, Great, and Excellent throws
- A timed research line will be available that will grant Aggron mega Energy and encounters with Togedemaru and Aron.
- Field research will be available that grants Steelix and Scizor Mega Energy
- Togedemaru and Mega Aggron will make their debut in Pokemon Go
- The Ultra Beasts Kartana and Celesteela will make their debut in raids starting September 13
- Kartana is exclusive to the Northern hemisphere, and Celesteela is exclusive to the southern hemisphere.
- A special selection of Pokemon will be spawning in the wild
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available from raids
- A special selection of Pokemon will be hatching from 7km eggs
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available via Field Research
Full Announcement
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Trainers,
Steel yourselves! The Ultra Beasts Celesteela and Kartana have emerged from Ultra Wormholes all over the world, with Celesteela spotted south of the equator and Kartana found in the north. Other Steel-type Pokémon are appearing in the wild, including Togedemaru, the Roly-Poly Pokémon!
Some Pokémon are even armoring up–Mega Aggron will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
We can’t wait to see what challenges Trainers overcome with their Steel-type Pokémon. It’s time to celebrate some of the toughest Pokémon out there.
Let’s GO!
Test Your Mettle
Friday, September 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Celesteela emerges!
Celesteela, the Launch Pokémon, makes its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids in the Southern Hemisphere from Tuesday, September 13, 2022, to Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
Celesteela
Kartana emerges!
Kartana, the Drawn Sword Pokémon, makes its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids in the Northern Hemisphere from Tuesday, September 13, 2022, to Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
Kartana
Mega Aggron armors up!
Mega Aggron will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids from Friday, September 16, 2022, to Tuesday, September 27, 2022!
Mega Aggron
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Pokémon debuts
Togedemaru, the Roly-Poly Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!
Togedemaru
Event Bonuses
Increased chance to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
Increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Magnemite
Pineco
Nosepass
Aron
Beldum
Bronzor
Drilbur
Ferroseed
Togedemaru
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Prinplup
Galarian Stunfisk
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.
One-Star Raids
Scyther
Beldum
Shieldon
Klink
Togedemaru
Three-Star Raids
Magneton
Skarmory
Mawile
Lairon
Five-Star Raids
Celesteela^
Kartana#
Mega Raids
Mega Aggron
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^Celesteela will appear in five-star raids in the Southern Hemisphere.
#Kartana will appear in five-star raids in the Northern Hemisphere.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Diglett
Galarian Meowth
Riolu
Galarian Stunfisk
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research task encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Magnemite
Pineco
Nosepass
Drilbur
Ferroseed
Togedemaru
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Beldum
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.
Steelix
Scizor
Timed Research
Timed Research focused on catching Steel-type Pokémon will be available throughout the event!
Complete the research to earn Aggron Mega Energy and encounters with Togedemaru and Aron!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
