After a long while, we finally get to meet new Pokémon in Max Battles again, as Duraludon makes its Pokémon GO debut.
Dynamax Duraludon will take the center stage for the upcoming Steel Skyline event in Pokémon GO, which also features some Global Challenges and a variety of Steel-type spawns that are worth catching.
Duraludon is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon with a body that resembles polished metal. Its frame is said to be composed of a special lightweight alloy, giving it surprising agility in battle.
As of writing, Duraludon doesn’t have a ranking yet in terms of its offensive capabilities, but its typing allows it to resist a lot of moves.
If you’re interested in its potential as a tank for Max Battles, take note of the following details regarding Dynamax Duraludon’s presence in the Steel Skyline event.
How to get Dynamax Duraludon in Pokémon GO
You can capture a Dynamax Duraludon in four-star Max Battles while the Steel Skyline event is active. Moreover, there’s a small chance of encountering a Dynamax Duraludon as one of the rewards for completing Field Research and Timed Research tasks.
As a four-star Max Battle, Dynamax Duraludon is possible to solo, but you’ll need a well-built team, as it can resist many moves.
We highly recommend that you bring at least another high-level player to make this Max Battle much easier. And yes, with enough luck, you can get a Shiny Dynamax Duraludon!
What else to expect from the Steel Skyline event
During this event, the game will introduce a series of Global Challenges. These challenges will require the effort of all participants worldwide, which involves completing Field Research tasks and throwing-based tasks.
Completing Global Challenges will unlock the following special bonuses throughout the event:
Level 1 Bonuses | Level 2 Bonus | Level 3 Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Additional candy for scoring captures with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws. Increased odds for getting Rare Candy XL for scoring captures with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws. This bonus is only effective for Trainers level 31 and up. | +5,000 XP for clearing raids. | Additional Rare Candy XL for clearing Max Battles in person. |
Steel Skyline wild spawns
Go out during the event and see these Pokémon spawn everywhere:
- Alolan Diglett
- Alolan Grimer
- Aron
- Axew
- Bronzor
- Grimer
- Klink
- Magnemite
- Porygon
- Togedemaru
- Trubbish
You can also encounter these Pokémon occasionally:
- Galarian Meowth
- Mawile
- Scarmory
All of these spawns have a small chance to become Shiny.
Steel Skyline Pokémon GO Max Battles
These are the Pokémon you can get for playing in Max Battles at Dynamax Duraludon's Steel Skylines event:
 Dynamax Drillbur 1-Star |  Dynamax Rookidee 1-Star |  Dynamax Beldum 3-Star |  Dynamax Duraludon 4-Star |
Free and Paid Timed Research tasks
Keep up the grind during the Steel Skyline by completing free Timed Research tasks and gain rewards like these:
- One Magnetic Lure Module
- XP
- Stardust
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
For $2, you can access an exclusive Paid Time Research with the following rewards:
- Max Particles
- Stardust
- Encounter with Dynamax Duraludon
Pokémon GO – Steel Skyline schedule
The Steel Skyline event will commence at 10 a.m., September 30, and continue until 8 p.m., October 7 local time. Check the Campfire app for any meetups in your local area so you can get more help from other players in grinding Dynamax Duraludon Max Battles!
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