Pokemon GO Reveals New Gigantamax Debut Coming in Future Event

Summary

• Gigantamax Kingler makes its Pokémon GO debut on February 1st during Max Battle Day.
• Players can utilize Max Mushrooms to boost battle damage.
• Event bonuses include increased Max Particle collection, enhanced Power Spot battles, and boosted XP rewards.

Pokémon GO announced the arrival of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1st. Last year's highly anticipated update introduced Dynamax and Gigantamax forms to Pokémon GO, and since then, developers have steadily expanded the roster of available variants.

Gigantamax, a powerful Dynamax form, not only increases a Pokémon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and grants unique G-Max Moves. While the main series games feature 32 Gigantamax-capable Pokémon, Pokémon GO currently boasts only six, with Gigantamax Lapras being the most recent addition. This number is set to increase with a new 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 Water-type Pokémon will be available for the first time in six-star Max Battles, offering a chance to encounter a shiny version. Players can leverage Max Mushrooms, a temporary damage-boosting item for Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Battles.

Gigantamax Kingler Debuts in Pokémon GO's 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

• New Purchase: $7.99 bundle on the Pokémon GO Web Store containing six packs of Max Particles

• Event Bonuses:

  • Increased Max Particle collection limit (1600)
  • All Power Spots host Gigantamax Battles
  • More frequent Power Spot refreshes
  • 8x increased Max Particles from Power Spots

• Additional Bonuses (February 1st, 1 pm to 5 pm local time):

  • Double Max Particles while exploring
  • Reduced adventure distance (1/4) for particle earning

• $5 Ticket Offering:

  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25,000 XP
  • Double XP from Max Battles
  • Increased Max Particle collection limit (5600)

During the event, players can collect up to 1600 Max Particles, crucial for participating in Max Battles. All Power Spots will feature Gigantamax Battles, refresh more frequently, and yield eight times the usual Max Particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1st, players will receive double Max Particles while exploring and need to travel only a quarter of the usual distance to earn them. A $5 ticket provides one Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and increases the Max Particle collection limit to 5600. A $7.99 box with six particle packs will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Max Battle Day is one of February's events, but not the only one. Niantic recently announced the Lunar New Year event (January 29th - February 1st). While Gigantamax Kingler won't appear during this event, players can anticipate other exciting events, including the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19th, and the upcoming arrival of more Galar Pokémon in the coming days.