Get ready, Pokemon GO trainers! The much-anticipated Gigantamax Kingler is set to make its grand debut in the game on February 1 during the Max Battle Day event. This exciting event will run from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, offering players the chance to encounter this powerful Water-type Pokemon in six-star Max Battles. And yes, there's even a chance to catch a shiny Gigantamax Kingler!

To boost your team's performance, don't forget to use Max Mushrooms. These items, which have stirred some controversy among the community, temporarily increase the damage dealt by your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon during Max Battles. Make sure to stock up on them to give yourself an edge in the competition.

Max Battle Day Event Details

• When: Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time
• New Pokemon: Gigantamax Kingler (available in six-star Max Battles)
• Items: Players can use Max Mushrooms
• New Bundle: A $7.99 bundle on the Pokemon GO Web Store with six packs of Max Particles

Event Bonuses

• Max Particle collection limit increased to 1600
• All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
• Power Spots will refresh more frequently
• Power Spots will give 8x more particles

Additional Bonuses on February 1

• From 1 pm to 5 pm local time, double Max Particles when exploring
• 1/4 the adventure distance to earn particles

Special $5 Ticket

• 1 Max Mushroom
• 25,000 XP
• Double XP from Max Battles
• Particle collection limit increased to 5,600

During the event, you'll have the opportunity to collect up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for participating in Pokemon GO's Max Battles. Power Spots will be buzzing with Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more often and yielding 8x more particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, you'll earn double the Max Particles while exploring and need only a quarter of the usual distance to gather them. For those looking to maximize their gains, a $5 ticket offers 1 Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and an increased Max Particle collection limit of 5,600. Additionally, a $7.99 box with six particle packs will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store.

While the Max Battle Day event is a highlight of February, it's not the only event on the horizon. Niantic has also announced the Lunar New Year event, running from January 29 to February 1. Although Gigantamax Kingler won't be part of this event, players can look forward to other exciting activities, including the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19, and the introduction of more Galar Pokemon to the game in the coming days.