Steel Skyline Max Battles: Dynamax Duraludon debuts from September 30th to October 7th
Mega Metagross Raid Day arrives on October 4th
Global Challenges, Field Research, and XP Celebration bonuses available
Pokémon Go enters October with a powerful steel-themed lineup, spotlighting the debut of Dynamax Duraludon in the upcoming Steel Skyline event and the long-anticipated arrival of Mega Metagross during a special Raid Day. With both events running alongside ongoing XP Celebration bonuses, the coming weeks are packed with opportunities for Shiny hunting, raid mastery, and enhanced rewards.
The Steel Skyline event begins on September 30th and continues through October 7th. At its center is Dynamax Duraludon, making its Pokémon Go debut in four-star Max Battles. Other Dynamax forms such as Drilbur, Rookidee, and Beldum appear in different tiers, offering a chance to encounter Shiny variants across the lineup. On the ground, Steel-types like Magnemite, Aron, and Togedemaru will appear more frequently in the wild.
The event also features global throwing challenges that reward items ranging from bonus Candy XL to guaranteed Rare Candy XL in raids—depending on how far the community advances. Complementing this are themed Field Research tasks and Timed Research missions, one free and one requiring a ticket, offering multiple paths to encounter Duraludon.
Just a few days later, on October 4th, Mega Metagross makes its official debut during Mega Raid Day. The event runs from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time and gives trainers a chance to catch a Shiny Metagross. Any Metagross caught during raids will automatically learn Shadow Claw. Special bonuses include free raid passes, increased XP and Stardust, and higher Remote Raid limits.
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These events align perfectly with the ongoing XP Celebration, which doubles XP from throws and adds substantial bonuses from raids and Max Battles. This promotion remains active until the leveling update launches on October 15th. For those looking to prepare ahead, visit the Pokémon Go Web Store to stock up on essential resources before the action begins.
