Gigantamax Pokémon Debut in Upcoming GO Event

Summary

• Gigantamax Kingler makes its Pokémon GO debut on February 1st during the Max Battle Day event.
• Players can utilize Max Mushrooms to significantly boost damage in battles.
• Event bonuses include increased Max Particle collection limits, enhanced Power Spot battles, and boosted XP rewards.

Pokémon GO announced the arrival of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1st. Last year's highly anticipated update introduced Dynamax and Gigantamax forms to Pokémon GO, a feature gradually expanding since then. Gigantamax, a powerful Dynamax variant, not only increases a Pokémon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and grants unique G-Max Moves. While the main series games feature 32 Gigantamax-capable Pokémon, Pokémon GO currently boasts only six, with Gigantamax Lapras being the most recent addition. This number is set to increase with the upcoming event.

Gigantamax Kingler will debut in Pokémon GO's Max Battle Day on February 1st. This event, running from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, introduces the Water-type Pokémon to six-star Max Battles, offering players a chance to encounter a Shiny Gigantamax Kingler. To enhance their battle performance, players can utilize Max Mushrooms, items that temporarily increase damage dealt by Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Battles.

Gigantamax Kingler Debuts in Pokémon GO's Max Battle Day

• When: Saturday, February 1st, 2025, 2 pm to 5 pm local time

• New Pokémon: Gigantamax Kingler (six-star Max Battles)

• Player Advantage: Use of Max Mushrooms

• In-App Purchase: New $7.99 bundle on the Pokémon GO Web Store containing six packs of Max Particles

• Event Bonuses:

  • Increased Max Particle collection limit: 1600
  • All Power Spots host Gigantamax Battles
  • More frequent Power Spot refreshes
  • 8x increased particle yield from Power Spots

• Additional Bonuses (February 1st, 1 pm to 5 pm local time):

  • Double Max Particles while exploring
  • Reduced adventure distance for particle acquisition (1/4)

• $5 Ticket Offering:

  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25,000 XP
  • Double XP from Max Battles
  • Increased Max Particle collection limit: 5600

During the event, players can collect up to 1600 Max Particles, crucial for participating in Max Battles. All Power Spots will feature Gigantamax Battles, with increased refresh rates and significantly boosted particle rewards (8x). From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1st, players will receive double Max Particles while exploring and require only a quarter of the usual distance to earn them. A $5 ticket provides a Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double Max Battle XP, and a boosted Max Particle collection limit of 5600. A $7.99 bundle with six Max Particle packs will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Max Battle Day is one of February's featured events, but not the only one. Niantic recently announced the Lunar New Year event (January 29th – February 1st). While Gigantamax Kingler's debut is separate, players can anticipate other exciting events, including the Shadow Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day on January 19th and the upcoming arrival of more Galar Pokémon.