The steel event is currently running in Pokémon GO and brings you numerous spawns. We at MeinMMO have looked at which of these are particularly worthwhile and show you where you can get them.
Which event is it about? As of today, September 16th, the steel event called “Test Your Nerves” has been running in Pokémon GO. This event is all about Steel-type Pokémon, which is why they’re everywhere in the wild and in raids. And the contents of the 7 km eggs have also been changed at the start of the event.
You will have the chance to encounter one or the other strong specimen in the coming days. We have summarized below which 8 specimens you should look out for in particular.
We based the order of the ranking on the respective locations (raids, wilderness, eggs) in the game.
How long is the Steel Event? The Steel Event started today, September 16, 2022 at 10:00 local time and will run until September 21, 2022 at 20:00 local time.
1. Mega Aggron
Why is this monster worth it? Mega Aggron is the temporary evolution of the Steel and Rock-type Aggron. This can score as one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO even without its Mega Evolution. However, its Mega Evolution is a bit stronger. Stolloss is therefore doubly worthwhile.
Where to find it With the start of the steel event, there will be mega agitators in the raids for the first time. In this way you get the corresponding mega energy and can thus temporarily develop your own Aggron. You can also catch Aggron after the raid, with a bit of luck even as Shiny.
If you already have enough Mega Energy and are just looking for a strong specimen, you should look out for Stollunior in the wild. This can be developed into Stolloss via Stollrak. This saves you valuable raid passes and also gives you the chance of a shiny.
The best counters against Mega Aggron can be found here.
2. Katagami
Why is this monster worth it? Another new addition to the game is Katagami. The Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games belongs to the types Grass and Steel. The monster has an enormous attack value and deals a lot of damage to the opponent with a Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade moveset. Thus, Katagami ranks among the best plant attackers in the game.
Where to find it Katagami can be found in Northern Hemisphere level 5 raids until September 27th. However, it is not yet available in the game as Shiny.
With these counters you can defeat Katagami as quickly as possible.
3. Scyther
Why is this monster worth it? The Beetle and Flying Pokémon Scyther comes from the 1st game generation and can be further developed into Scizor, which has a temporary mega development. With a Bullet Smash and Iron Skull moveset and a high Attack stat, Scizor is one of the best Steel-types in the game.
But it can also be seen as a beetle Pokémon. Mega Scizor is even a bit stronger and should therefore not be ignored as one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. So if you are still looking for a candidate for the raids, you should take this opportunity.
Where to find it Scyther can be found in the level 1 raids in the coming days. With a bit of luck, you might even come across a dazzling specimen.
4. Schilterus
Why is this monster worth it? If you are looking for a strong Pokémon for the GO Battle League, you should not ignore Schilterus. The Rock and Steel Pokémon from the 4th generation of games can be further developed into Bollterus, which can fall back on a strong defensive value.
This puts it at the forefront of the super league in PvP battles with a catapult, stone edge, and flamethrower moveset. However, it is not particularly strong in attack, which is why it is not suitable for use in raids.
Where to find it You can currently find Schilterus in the level 1 raids. If you’re lucky, you’ll even see it there as Shiny.
5. Tanhel
Why is this monster worth it? Tanhel is also particularly worthwhile because of a strong further development. This is how you can evolve the Steel and Psychic Pokémon into Metagross via Metang, which is currently the best Steel attacker in the game. It’s also one of the strongest Psychic Attackers, with a Zen Headbutt and Psychic moveset.
For Battle League players, Metagross can also convince in the Master League and is a good alternative there with a move set of Bullet Smash, Star Slash and Earthquake.
Where to find it Tanhel spawns in the wild throughout the Steel event. You can also encounter him in the level 1 raids and in the rewards of the event research. With a bit of luck, you might even come across a dazzling specimen.
6. Rotomurf
Why is this monster worth it? Rotomurf is the pre-evolution of the Ground and Steel Pokémon Stalobor. This has high attack and stamina values as well as strong movesets. It can convince with the attack combination of metal claw and iron skull as a strong steel attacker and is also one of the best ground attackers in the game with a move set of clay shackle and impact drill.
Where to find it You can acquire Rotomurf in the wild during the event period. However, it is not yet available in the game as Shiny.
7. Galar Flunschlik
Why is this monster worth it? Another strong candidate for the GO Battle League is Galar Flunschlik. The Ground and Steel Pokémon is the best Pokémon in Super League with a moveset of Clay Shot, Rock Storm, and Earthquake. And it’s also way ahead in the Hyperliga.
Where to find it Galar Flunschlik can be found in the wild with a bit of luck during the Steel Event. Also, it can hatch from the 7km Eggs you get from your friends’ gifts during the event period. You might even get a Shiny.
8. Riolu
Why is this monster worth it? A monster that is in high demand among many players is Riolu. The Fighting Pokémon usually hatch from 10 km Eggs and are therefore rare in the game. It has a pretty strong advancement: Lucario.
Lucario benefits from a high Attack stat and tops the list of best fighting attackers in Pokémon GO with a Counter and Aura Sphere moveset. And it can also be a solid alternative in the super and hyper leagues.
Where to find it Riolu will hatch from the 7km Eggs that you can get from your friends’ gifts during the Steel event. With a bit of luck you will meet Shiny-Riolu.
You can find more strong attackers in Pokémon GO in our video below:
Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Which Pokémon are also worthwhile?
In addition to the aforementioned Pokémon, which everyone should have in their Pokémon storage, other interesting monsters will also spawn during the steel event:
How do you like the spawns for the steel event? Which of the monsters will you definitely secure? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
By the way: The new ultra beast Kaguron is currently causing queues for players. We explain to you why.