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Steeled Resolve 2026 Event: Landorus Shakes the Dark Avatar and GO-Pass

Guide to the Steeled Resolve event: Take control in Pokémon GO with dates, the Rocket that appears more often, an MT for Frustration, the GO Pass, and rewards.

Quick summary

From April 30 to May 4, 2026, Pokémon GO will run the Steeled Resolve: Take Control event with mechanics centered on the Team GO Rocket. It includes more Rocket appearances, changes to Dark Pokémon, MT options, and the GO Pass with a Super Rocket Radar to track Giovanni.

What matters

The Steeled Resolve: Take Control event is here! During these dates, the Team GO Rocket will increase its presence, giving you new ways to prepare your battle lineup—from encounters with Dark Pokémon to options to unlock rewards via the GO Pass.

This article brings together the dates, what changes in the tasks, what you can get with the GO Pass, and the key mechanics (including the dark form of Landorus).

Event dates and time window

The event runs from Thursday, April 30, 2026 (00:00 local time) to Monday, May 4, 2026 (20:00 local time).

In addition, access to GO Pass rewards ends on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 19:59 (local time).

Event bonus: Rocket appears more frequently

During the event, the Team GO Rocket will appear more often at:

A direct advantage for your preparation against Dark Pokémon is also enabled: you can use a Charged Attack TM so that a Dark Pokémon will forget the charged attack Frustration.

Team GO Rocket at PokéStops and balloons
  • PokéStops
  • balloons

Changes to Dark Pokémon in Dark Raids

Dark Pokémon caught in Dark Raids of 1 and 3 stars during the event will have more variation in:

Likewise, the lineup of Dark Pokémon used by Team GO Rocket Grunts and their leaders (Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo) includes Dark Pokémon as a theme. The Team GO Rocket also converts the following into Dark Pokémon:

If you’re lucky, you might even run into a shiny-variant version.

Shiny-variant Varoom from 12 km Eggs

For the first time in Pokémon GO, a shiny-variant Varoom can be obtained via 12 km Eggs during the event (depending on luck).

  • Attack
  • Defense
  • HP
  • Helioptile
  • Dewpider
  • Morelull
  • Stufful

Field research tasks and rewards

There will be event-themed field research. When you complete them, you can get:

  • Fast Attack TM
  • Charged Attack TM
  • Mystery Components

GO Pass: Steeled Resolve: Take Control

The GO Pass is a progression system with limited-duration benefits: by collecting GO Points, you can level up and claim rewards.

When it activates and until when you can earn points

  • The GO Pass is automatically issued on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00 (local time).
  • You can keep earning rewards by level until Monday, May 4 at 20:00 (local time).
  • From Saturday, May 2 (00:00 local time) to Monday, May 4 (19:59 local time), there is no daily limit on the number of GO Points you can earn.

GO Pass: rewards for reaching levels

As you progress through the GO Pass, rewards tied to progression missions unlock, including encounters such as:

Resources are also included, such as a Super Rocket Radar.

  • Beldum
  • Pawniard
  • Honedge
  • Meltan
  • and more Pokémon

GO Pass deluxe: paid version and additional prizes

Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass deluxe for $4.99 USD. This version offers better rewards and faster progression.

Another option is GO Pass deluxe + 6 levels for $6.99 USD, which also automatically grants the points needed to reach level 7.

When you upgrade, you can claim rewards from both the free GO Pass and the GO Pass deluxe.

Featured deluxe rewards

Deluxe Pass prizes include:

With a chance based on luck, you could encounter a shiny-variant Pokémon again.

  • more encounters with Steel-type Pokémon
  • an additional Super Rocket Radar

Pass milestones: immediate bonuses

When you hit specific GO Pass milestones, bonuses unlock, such as:

  • Level 1: double Candy for captures
  • Level 2: more Stardust for defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts

Progress bonus: how to reach Giovanni’s objective

If you progress through the GO Pass: Steeled Resolve: Take Control, you can earn a Super Rocket Radar to track Giovanni during the event.

Also, Passes must be claimed before Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 19:59 (local time), since the unlocked rewards expire at that time.

Quick tips to make the most of the event

With these key details, you now have the full event map: what changes with Rocket, what you can get with Dark Pokémon, and how to use the GO Pass to steer your way toward Giovanni and the rewards collection for the period.

  • Prioritize GO Pass deluxe progress if you want to increase rewards and speed up progression, especially due to the no-daily-limit points window from May 2 to May 4.