After that Hisui event happened, Niantic is coming up with another big one in Pokemon GO. It’s the second Ultra Unlock event, and this time it’s all about steel and dragons. Sounds wild, right? Here is everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock 2.
Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock 2 Event Schedule
This next Ultra Unlock event will start on July 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. and then it will go until July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Don’t forget this because it’s not going to last forever.
New Pokemon Arriving: Honedge Evolution Line
This time, we got new faces in town—Honedge, Doublade, and finally, Aegislash. These sharp steel-types are making their debut and are part of the Kalos region actually.
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Honedge evolves to Doublade with 25 candies
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Then Doublade goes to Aegislash for 100 candies
This sword family is both ghost and steel type, pretty cool and useful in battles too.
Major Bonuses Going On
Big bonuses are happening during the event:
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4× XP when catching Pokémon
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Also, 4× Stardust, which is very useful for upgrades
These are good opportunities for trainers who wanna level up or power up fast.
Shiny Rookidee is Finally Coming
One more debut also here is the shiny Rookidee, it's finally coming out in the wild. And you can also evolve it into Corvisquire and Corviknight. Fans of shiny hunting must look out for this bird.
Pokémon Appearing in the Wild
Wild encounters will be more than usual, including these:
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Magnemite, Dratini, Aron, Bagon, Ferroseed, and Rookidee
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Rarely, Axew and Goomy could show up too
All of them can be shiny (except some), so it’s worth walking around a bit more.
Raids and Battle League Things
Raid Battles
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1-Star Raids: Honedge, Unown U, Gible and more
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3-Star Raids: Dragalge, Skarmory, Turtonator, Bisharp
Nice mix of dragon and steel here. Be sure to keep raid passes ready.
GO Battle League Rewards
During the event:
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Honedge can be rewarded at Rank 6 or more
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In the premium track, it appears more, so maybe spend some coins
After the event finishes, Honedge stays in the reward pool from Rank 16 and above.
Field Research & Special Tasks
Some event-themed field research is included, too. By completing these tasks, you get:
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XP
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Stardust
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Even some special Pokémon encounters
Also, Collection Challenge is there, and it gives a bonus if you finish.
Event Importance
Why does this event matter? Well, because Aegislash is a long-awaited one, and this is maybe the last big Kalos debut. Plus, the bonus XP and Stardust make this one a good time for grinding. Competitive players will also enjoy adding Honedge to their team.
Tips for This Week
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Use Lucky Eggs and Star Piece at the same time
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Hit Rank 6 in GO Battle League early so you can claim Honedge
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Save up raid passes for 1- and 3-star ones
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Keep eyes on shiny Rookidee before it disappears again
All in all, Ultra Unlock Part 2: Steel and Scales is gonna be a busy week. There’s new Pokémon, shiny hunting, huge bonuses, and raid fun too. Whether you play for fun or serious stuff, this event offers something or the other.
Be ready and don’t let these limited-time things slip out!
