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 Max Battles.
- Event bonuses include increased Max Particle collection limits, more frequent Power Spot battles featuring Gigantamax Pokémon, and enhanced XP rewards.
Pokémon GO announced the highly anticipated arrival of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1st. Following the eagerly awaited addition of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, developers have steadily expanded the roster of these powerful Pokémon variants. Gigantamax, a unique Dynamax form, not only increases a Pokémon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and grants access to exclusive G-Max Moves. While the main series games boast 32 Gigantamax-capable Pokémon, Pokémon GO currently features only six, with Gigantamax Lapras being the most recent addition. This is set to change with the upcoming event.
Gigantamax Kingler will debut in Pokémon GO on February 1st during Max Battle Day. Running from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, this event 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, trainers can leverage Max Mushrooms, temporary items that significantly increase the damage output of Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Battles.
Gigantamax Kingler Debuts at Pokémon GO's Upcoming 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 Max Mushrooms for increased damage.
New In-App Purchase: A $7.99 bundle on the Pokémon GO Web Store containing six packs of Max Particles.
Event Bonuses:
- Increased Max Particle collection limit to 1600.
- All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles.
- More frequent Power Spot refreshes.
- 8x increased Max Particle yield from Power Spots.
Bonus Period (February 1st, 1 pm to 5 pm local time):
- Double Max Particles from exploration.
- Reduced adventure distance (1/4) to earn Max Particles.
New $5 Ticket:
- 1 Max Mushroom.
- 25,000 XP.
- Double XP from Max Battles.
- Increased Max Particle collection limit to 5600.
During the event, players can collect up to 1600 Max Particles, crucial for participating in Pokémon GO's Max Battles. All Power Spots will feature Gigantamax Battles, offering increased frequency and an eightfold increase in particle rewards. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1st, players will earn double Max Particles while exploring, requiring only a quarter of the usual distance to obtain them. A $5 ticket provides a Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, 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, running from January 29th to February 1st. While Gigantamax Kingler's debut is separate, players can also anticipate the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19th, with additional Galar Pokémon arriving in Pokémon GO in the coming days.
