Summary
- Gigantamax Kingler debuts in Pokemon GO on February 1 for the Max Battle Day event.
- Players can use Max Mushrooms to increase damage in battles.
- Event bonuses include increased Max Particle collection, Power Spot battles, and XP rewards.
Pokemon GO enthusiasts are in for a treat as Gigantamax Kingler makes its grand entrance into the game on February 1 during the Max Battle Day event. Since the introduction of the Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, Niantic has been steadily rolling out more of these exciting variants, enhancing the gameplay experience for millions of trainers worldwide.
Gigantamax is a unique form of Dynamaxing that not only boosts a Pokemon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and bestows it with powerful G-Max Moves. While the main series features 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, only six have been available in Pokemon GO so far, with Gigantamax Lapras being the latest addition. The roster is set to expand 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)
Players can use: Max Mushrooms
New $7.99 bundle on the Pokemon GO Web Store: Includes 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
Bonuses available on February 1 from 1 pm to 5 pm local time:
- Double Max Particles when exploring
- 1/4 the adventure distance to earn particles
New $5 ticket with:
- 1 Max Mushroom
- 25000 XP
- Double XP from Max Battles
- Particle collection limit increased to 5600
During the Max Battle Day event, trainers will have the opportunity to collect up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for engaging in Max Battles. Power Spots will be transformed into hubs for Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more often and yielding eight times more particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, players can enjoy double Max Particles while exploring and need only a quarter of the usual distance to earn them. A special $5 ticket will provide one Max Mushroom, 25000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and boost the Max Particle collection limit to 5600. Additionally, a $7.99 box containing six particle packs will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store.
Max Battle Day is just one of the exciting events slated for February. Niantic has also announced the Lunar New Year event, running from January 29 to February 1, and the return of Shadow Ho-Oh during a Shadow Raid Day on January 19. More Galar Pokemon are expected to join the fray in the coming days, promising a packed schedule for Pokemon GO players.
