In the current event in Pokémon GO, there is a limited-time research task where you must choose a path. We show you the differences between the paths.
What kind of event is this? The event “Steel Resolve” started on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM. It runs until Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
Within the event, there is a free, limited-time research task where you have to choose a path: Blanche or Cliff. We have summarized the differences between them for you.
Limited-Time Research Steel Resolve 1/3
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Ultra Balls |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | Encounter with Scoppel |
| Walk 2 km | Encounter with Paldea-Felino |
Stage reward: After completing all tasks, you will receive an additional 1,000 Stardust and 1,000 experience points.
After the first step of the research, you must choose a path. You can choose whether you want to train with Blanche or with Cliff. The rewards in both paths are very similar. The only difference is the Pokémon encounters you will receive.
Steel Resolve: Train with Blanche 2/3
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Use 5 effective Charged Attacks | 500 Stardust |
| Perform 5 upgrades on Pokémon | 2 Fast TMs |
| Fight 5 times in the GO Battle League | 2 Charged TMs |
Stage reward: For completing all tasks, you will receive an additional 2,000 experience points and an encounter with Marill.
Steel Resolve: Train with Blanche 3/3
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 25 Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Perform 10 upgrades on Pokémon | 1 silver Pinap Berry |
| Win a trainer battle in the GO Battle League | Encounter with Steelos |
Stage reward: After completing all tasks, you will also receive 1 Magnetic Lure Module, 3,000 experience points, and 2,000 Stardust.
Steel Resolve: Train with Cliff 2/3
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Use 5 effective Charged Attacks | 500 Stardust |
| Perform 5 upgrades on Pokémon | 2 Fast TMs |
| Fight 5 times in the GO Battle League | 2 Charged TMs |
Stage reward: Additionally, you will receive 2,000 experience points and an encounter with a Shadow Machollo at this step.
Steel Resolve: Train with Cliff 3/3
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 25 Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Perform 10 upgrades on Pokémon | 1 silver Pinap Berry |
| Win a trainer battle in the GO Battle League | Encounter with Knogga |
Stage reward: At the end of this step, you will also receive 1 Magnetic Lure Module, 3,000 experience points, and 2,000 Stardust.
No matter which path you choose, you will receive a Magnetic Lure Module upon successfully completing the research. This item represents one of 3 ways to obtain the new Pokémon Meikro in the current event. One of the other 3 options can even be completed without leaving your home.
