The Ultra Unlock: Steel & Scales event inPokemon GObrings an event involving many Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon, also celebrating the in-game debut of Honedge and its evolutions. During the event, there is a lineup of different Research Tasks and Collection Challenges based around these Pokemon that players can complete for various rewards.

This event comes with four different Research Tasks and four Collection Challenges that Trainers can complete to earn extra encounters with Beldum, Dratini,Rookidee, and Bagon, among others. However, as the event runs for a limited time, players will need to ensure that they complete all tasks and challenges before the event is over to maximize rewards. A complete breakdown of all Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, and rewards during thePokemon GOUltra Unlock: Steel & Scales event.

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Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales Research Tasks & Collection Challenges

The Ultra Unlock: Steel & Scales event inPokemon GOis taking place betweenJuly 22, 2025, at 10 AM local time, and July 18, 2025, at 8 PM local time. During this time, players have the opportunity to complete 4x Research Tasks and 4x Collection Challenges to earn valuable goods such as reward encounters, XP, andStardust.

Pokemon involved

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Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Rookidee

Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Dratini

Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Beldum

Steel and Scales Collection Challenge: Bagon

All Pokemon involved in the Collection Challenges are featured as wild spawns during the Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales event. Furthermore, due to event bonuses, certain Pokemon have an increased chance to be discovered in their shiny variant, making them even more appealing for players to hunt down at this time.