Pokemon GO Event to Debut Gigantamax Pokemon

Pokémon GO has officially announced the arrival of Gigantamax Kingler starting February 1. Last year, the game introduced one of the most anticipated features by players: Dynamax and Gigantamax forms. The development team has since been regularly updating the game with new creatures featuring these special transformations.

Gigantamax is an advanced version of Dynamax. Not only does it make Pokémon larger and stronger, but it also gives them a new look and unique moves known as G-Max Moves. Although the original Pokémon games include 32 Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing, only six are available in Niantic’s mobile game so far. The last addition was Gigantamax Lapras, but that roster is set to grow soon with a newly confirmed event.

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Gigantamax Kingler will debut on February 1 as part of Pokémon GO’s Max Battle Day. This limited-time event runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. For the first time, the Water-type Pokémon will appear in six-star Max Battles, giving trainers a chance to encounter its Shiny variant. To boost their teams, players can also use Max Mushrooms—a special item that temporarily increases damage dealt by Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon.

Gigantamax Kingler Debuts During Pokémon GO’s Max Battle Day Celebration

• When: Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time
• New Pokémon: Gigantamax Kingler (six-star Max Battles)
• Max Mushrooms are available for use
• Special $7.99 Web Store bundle includes six Max Particle packs

• Event Bonuses
  • Max Particle storage limit raised to 1,600
  • All Power Spots will feature Gigantamax Battles
  • Power Spots refresh at a faster rate
  • Power Spots now provide 8× more particles

• Bonuses Active from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Local Time
  • Double Max Particles earned through exploration
  • Adventure distance required to collect particles reduced by 75%

• New $5 Event Ticket Includes
  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25,000 XP
  • Double XP from Max Battles
  • Max Particle storage increased to 5,600

During the event, trainers can hold up to 1,600 Max Particles—essential items for taking part in Max Battles. Every Power Spot will host Gigantamax Battles, refresh more often, and award eight times the usual particle amount. Between 12:00 AM and 5:00 PM on February 1, players will earn double Max Particles from exploration and only need to cover one-fourth of the normal distance to collect them. A $5 ticket provides one Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and increases the Max Particle cap to 5,600. A $7.99 bundle with six Max Particle packs will also be available via the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Max Battle Day is just one of several events arriving in February. Niantic has also announced the Lunar New Year event, which kicks off on January 29 and concludes on February 1. While Gigantamax Kingler won’t appear before then, trainers can anticipate other exciting updates—such as the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19, plus more Galar region Pokémon arriving in Pokémon GO soon.