Pokemon GO Reveals New Gigantamax Debut Coming in Future Event

Gigantamax Kingler Arrives in Pokémon GO's Max Battle Day Event

Get ready for the debut of Gigantamax Kingler in Pokémon GO! This powerful Water-type Pokémon will be the star of the Max Battle Day event on February 1st, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. This event marks the first time Gigantamax Kingler will be available in six-star Max Battles, offering players a chance to catch a shiny variant.

This exciting event brings several enhancements to the Max Battle experience. Players can leverage Max Mushrooms to significantly boost the damage output of their Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon. The event also features substantial bonuses, including:

Increased Max Particle Collection: The limit is raised to 1600 Max Particles.
Amplified Power Spot Battles: All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more often and yielding eight times the usual particle count.
Enhanced XP Rewards: Earn extra experience points throughout the event.

Event Details and Special Offers:

Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm local time
Featured Pokémon: Gigantamax Kingler (six-star Max Battles)
Max Mushroom Availability: Utilize Max Mushrooms to maximize battle effectiveness.

A special in-app purchase will be available: a $5 ticket offering one Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and a boosted Max Particle collection limit of 5600. Additionally, a $7.99 bundle containing six Max Particle packs will be offered on the Pokémon GO web store. Further bonuses include double Max Particles while exploring and a reduced adventure distance (1/4) for particle acquisition, active from 1 pm to 5 pm local time on February 1st.

Beyond Kingler: Other February Events:

Max Battle Day is just one of the exciting events planned for February. Pokémon GO players can also look forward to the Lunar New Year event (January 29th – February 1st) and the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19th. More Galar Pokémon are also on the horizon. Stay tuned for more updates!