"Pokemon GO Announces Upcoming Gigantamax Debut at Future Event"

Summary

• Gigantamax Kingler debuts in Pokemon GO on February 1 for the Max Battle Day event.
• Players can use Max Mushrooms to boost damage in battles.
• Event bonuses include increased Max Particle collection, Power Spot battles, and XP rewards.

Pokemon GO enthusiasts have a thrilling event to look forward to: the debut of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1. Since the introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, Niantic has been steadily expanding the roster of these unique variants within the game.

Gigantamax is a special form of Dynamax that not only amplifies a Pokemon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and bestows it with exclusive G-Max Moves. While the main series features 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, Pokemon GO currently hosts six, with Gigantamax Lapras being the latest addition. This number is set to grow with the upcoming event.

Gigantamax Kingler Debuts at Pokemon GO's Upcoming Max Battle Day

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

• New Pokemon: Gigantamax Kingler (available in six-star Max Battles)

• Item Usage: Players can utilize Max Mushrooms

• New Bundle: A $7.99 package on the Pokemon GO Web Store, featuring 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 yield 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 required to earn particles

• New $5 Ticket Offering:

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

During the Max Battle Day event, players can amass up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for engaging in Pokemon GO's Max Battles. Power Spots will be transformed into hubs for Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more often and offering an 8x increase in particle yield. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, explorers will earn double the Max Particles and need to travel only a quarter of the usual distance to collect them. A $5 ticket will provide one Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and raise the Max Particle collection limit to 5,600. Additionally, a $7.99 box containing six particle packs will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store.

The Max Battle Day is just one of several exciting events slated for February. Earlier in the month, the Lunar New Year event kicks off on January 29 and runs through February 1. While Gigantamax Kingler won't make its debut during this period, players can still anticipate other engaging events, such as the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19, and the arrival of more Galar Pokemon in the coming days.