A Muscular Event with Shadow Landorus
From April 30 to May 4, 2026, Team GO Rocket makes its grand return in Pokémon GO with the Iron Will event. Get ready to face more grunts and catch Shadow Pokémon, including the formidable Shadow Landorus!
Event Details
Here’s what you need to know:
- Dates: From Thursday, April 30 at 00:00 to Monday, May 4 at 23:59 (local time).
- Increased Appearance: Team GO Rocket will be more frequent at PokéStops and in hot air balloons, so stay alert.
- Charged Attack TM: Use a TM to make a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration. A great opportunity for deck optimizers.
- Shadow Raids: Pokémon caught in level one and three Raids will have boosted stats. More chances for a great pull!
- New Feature: For the first time, shiny Woobat will be hatching from 12 km Eggs. If you're lucky, you might add them to your collection!
New Shadow Pokémon to Catch
Here’s the list of new Shadow Pokémon making their appearance:
- Shadow Teddiursa
- Shadow Ursaring
- Shadow Spododo
- Shadow Shroomish
- Shadow Araquanid
- Shadow Taranbul
- Shadow Galvantula
- Shadow Electrode
- Shadow Landorus
New Shiny Focus
And for shiny hunters, here are the Shadow Pokémon that will also have a shiny version:
- Shadow Teddiursa
- Shadow Ursaring
- Shadow Spododo
- Shadow Shroomish
- Shadow Araquanid
- Shadow Taranbul
- Shadow Galvantula
- Shadow Electrode
GO Passes and GO Deluxe Pass
The GO Pass and GO Deluxe Pass will be available from May 2 to May 4:
- GO Pass: Free access with interesting rewards.
- GO Deluxe Pass: Available for purchase in the shop, with exclusive bonuses.
Rewards and Research
Here’s an overview of the rewards for both Passes:
Free Pass:
- Encounter with Beldum
- Encounter with Scyther
- Encounter with Dratini
- Mystery items, Meltan, and more!
Deluxe Pass:
- Encounter with Steel-type Pokémon
- Super Rocket Radar
- Special research featuring Shadow Landorus
Battles and Field Research
You’ll have the chance to battle grunts and leaders of Team GO Rocket, with various rewards:
- Defeat 1 Team GO Rocket grunt: 1 x Mystery item
- Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon: 1 x Charged Attack TM
- Additional rewards for battles against leaders
With all this content, this event promises to be an exciting experience for trainers. Get ready to capture, battle, and shine in Pokémon GO!
Frequently Asked Questions
The event starts on April 30 at 00:00 and ends on May 4 at 23:59 (local time).
You can capture Shadow Teddiursa, Shadow Ursaring, Shadow Landorus, and other Shadow Pokémon.
The GO Pass offers encounters with Beldum, Scyther, Dratini, and other interesting rewards.
Use a Charged Attack TM to make the Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.