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By Brandon Moore Modified 13 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Pokemon GO is gearing up for another themed event (Image via Niantic) Niantic has announced the next Pokemon GO event, based on the durable and powerful Steel-types of the franchise. Test Your Mettle will focus on Steel-type Ultra Beasts, Mega Aggron, Togedemaru, and more in an event that will, as the name implies, test trainers' mettle to the absolute core. Trainers can expect Raids, Mega Raids, event-specific wild encounters, special Egg hatches, and bonuses throughout Test Your Mettle when it kicks off on September 16, 2022.

Pokemon GO announces the Test Your Mettle event

When is Test Your Mettle

Pokémon GO@PokemonGoAppWhat’s this?! Steel-type Pokémon are appearing in force!

You can test your mettle from September 16–21 by taking on some of the toughest Pokémon out there: Steel-types!

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#SeasonOfLight3327339What’s this?! Steel-type Pokémon are appearing in force! You can test your mettle from September 16–21 by taking on some of the toughest Pokémon out there: Steel-types! pokemongolive.com/post/test-your…#SeasonOfLight https://t.co/nvR2DdbvPi Like every other Pokemon GO event, Test Your Mettal will take place during a trainer's local timezone. It starts on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM and runs through Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 8:00 PM.

Pokemon debut

Togedemaru will make its debut during Test Your Mettle. Known as the Roly-Poly Pokemon, Togedemaru is an Electric/Steel-type that was introduced in the Alola region of Generation VII. It will be available in the wild, in Raids, and as a Field Research task encounter. The Pokemon will more than likely remain in the wild once the event ends. To start, it will not be catchable in its shiny form.

Raids

There are several Raids that players can participate in to catch rare Pokemon: Celesteela will be in 5-Star Raids in the Southern Hemisphere from September 13-27Kartana will be in 5-Star Raids during the same timeframe, but in the Northern HemisphereMega Aggron is making its Raid debut from September 16-27 and may be shiny1-Star Raids: Scyther, Beldum, Shieldon, Klink, and Togedemaru. All but Togedemaru may be shiny.3-Star Raids: Magneton, Skarmory, Mawile, and Lairon. Skarmory and Mawile may be shiny.

Wild encounters

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Eggs

The event-themed Eggs will need seven kilometers. They will hatch the following, which all have a chance to be shiny: Alolan SandshrewAlolan DiglettGalarian MeowthRioluGalarian Stunfisk

Field Research

If a trainer completes their Field Research tasks in Pokemon GO during Test Your Mettle, a handful of Pokemon have potential encounters: MagnemitePinecoNosepassDrilburFerroseedTogedemaruBeldum Much like other activities, Togedemaru and Drilbur will not be catchable as their shiny variations. In addition to Pokemon encounters, completing certain Field Research tasks may provide Mega Energy for Steelix or Scizor.

Timed Research

NC ?@NC42885118 More Test Your Mettle Info courtesy of @FlareblazeA #PokemonGO #PokemonGoApp #PokemonGoFriend #PoGoReTweets42 More Test Your Mettle Info courtesy of @FlareblazeA #PokemonGO #PokemonGoApp #PokemonGoFriend #PoGoReTweets https://t.co/8Aywd6GqEm More details will be given when Test Your Mettle begins in Pokemon GO, but Niantic has confirmed a Timed Research mission will take place during the limited-time event. Of course, it will be centered around catching Steel-type Pokemon. Completing the tasks will allow trainers to earn Mega Energy for Aggron and provide encounters with Aron and Togedemaru.

Bonuses

There will only be two bonuses active for the Test Your Mettle event in Pokemon GO: Successfully catching Pokemon with a Nice, Great, or Excellent Throw will increase the chance of receiving Candy XL for that PokemonCandy rewards upon a successful catch will increase if the Pokemon is caught with a Nice, Great, or Excellent Throw This will help with evolving the Steel-types, powering them up, and ensuring the Test Your Mettle event ends with trainers owning some of the strongest and sturdiest creatures in the mobile game. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी