Pokémon GO Steel Skyline
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.
Quick event overview
Dates: September 30 (10:00 a.m.) – October 7 (8:00 p.m.) local time
Bonuses: Global Challenges for XP, 
Shiny: Duraludon debuts available as shiny
Debuts: Dynamax Duraludon in Four-Star Max Battles- Featured Pokémon: Steel-type Pokémon
Event Details
Date & Time
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The Steel Skyline event runs from Tuesday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon Concierge Celebration event:
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Dynamax Duraludon debuts in Pokémon GO -
Duraludon can be shiny! -
Steel type Pokémon feature -
Global challenges based on throwing available
Duraludon Debut
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
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
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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
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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
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon:
Timed Research
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. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- Max Particles
- Stardust
- Encounter with Dynamax Duraludon
- And more!
Free Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- One Magnetic Lure Module
- XP
- Stardust
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- And more.
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.
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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.
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