Rookidee, the tiny bird Pokémon from the Galar region, has made its debut in Pokémon Go during the “Steeled Resolve” event, running from January 21 to January 26, 2025. This event offers several avenues for trainers to add Rookidee to their collections.
Methods to Obtain Rookidee
- Hatching from 2 km Eggs: During the event, Rookidee can hatch from 2 km eggs obtained by spinning PokéStops. It’s important to note that only eggs collected during the event period have the chance to contain Rookidee. While hatching eggs requires walking, this method provides a reliable opportunity to encounter Rookidee.
- Magnetic Lure Modules: Activating a Magnetic Lure Module at a PokéStop will attract specific Pokémon, including Rookidee, for 30 minutes. This method allows trainers to encounter Rookidee in the wild without relying on egg hatches. Magnetic Lure Modules can be purchased from the in-game shop or might be available as rewards during the event.
- GO Battle League Rewards: Participating in the GO Battle League during the event offers Rookidee as a potential encounter reward. Winning battles increases the chances of encountering Rookidee, making this method suitable for trainers who enjoy PvP battles.
- Premium Timed Research: A paid Timed Research ticket, available for $5, provides a guaranteed encounter with Rookidee upon completing specific tasks. This option ensures that trainers can add Rookidee to their Pokédex without relying on chance encounters.
Evolving Rookidee
Rookidee evolves into Corvisquire with 25 Rookidee Candies and further evolves into Corviknight with an additional 100 Candies. To efficiently gather the necessary candies:
- Use Pinap Berries: Feeding Rookidee a Pinap Berry before catching it doubles the amount of candies received.
- Set Rookidee as Your Buddy: Walking with Rookidee as your buddy accrues candies over distance, with Rookidee requiring only 1 km per candy.
- Utilize Mega Evolutions: Having an active Flying-type Mega Evolution during captures provides extra candies for each Rookidee caught.
Additionally, evolving Corvisquire into Corviknight during the event grants the exclusive Charged Attack “Iron Head,” enhancing its battle capabilities.
Shiny Availability
As of its debut, Shiny Rookidee is not available in Pokémon Go. Trainers will need to wait for future events or updates for the chance to encounter its shiny variant.
Post-Event Availability
After the “Steeled Resolve” event concludes, Rookidee’s availability may change. While Niantic often integrates new Pokémon into the general spawn pool or specific biomes post-event, the exact details for Rookidee remain unconfirmed. Trainers are encouraged to take advantage of the event to secure Rookidee, as future opportunities may be less predictable.
The introduction of Rookidee during the “Steeled Resolve” event provides multiple methods for trainers to encounter and catch this Galarian Pokémon. Whether through hatching eggs, using Magnetic Lure Modules, participating in the GO Battle League, or completing Timed Research, trainers have various options to add Rookidee to their Pokédex.
