"Pokemon GO Announces Upcoming Gigantamax Debut Event"

Summary

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

Pokemon GO enthusiasts are in for a treat as Gigantamax Kingler is set to debut on February 1. This eagerly awaited update comes on the heels of last year's introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms, which have been gradually expanding in the game.

Gigantamax is a unique variant of Dynamax that not only amplifies a Pokemon's size and strength but also transforms its appearance and bestows it with exclusive G-Max Moves. While the main series games feature 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, Pokemon GO currently offers only six, with the recent addition of Gigantamax Lapras. The roster 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 will be available in six-star Max Battles, with a chance to encounter a shiny variant.

• Max Mushrooms: Players can use these items to temporarily increase damage dealt by Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon in Max Battles.

• New $7.99 Bundle: Available on the Pokemon GO Web Store, including six packs of Max Particles.

• Event Bonuses:

  • Max Particle collection limit increased to 1600.
  • All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles and refresh more frequently.
  • Power Spots will yield 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 required to earn particles.

• New $5 Ticket:

  • Includes 1 Max Mushroom, 25000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and an increased Max Particle collection limit to 5600.

During the event, players can amass up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for engaging in Pokemon GO's Max Battles. Power Spots will be bustling with Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more often and dispensing 8x more particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, players will double their particle earnings while exploring and only need to travel a quarter of the usual distance to collect Max Particles. A special $5 ticket will offer 1 Max Mushroom, 25000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and boost the Max Particle collection limit to 5600. Additionally, a $7.99 box with six particle packs will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store.

Max Battle Day is one of several exciting events lined up for February, but it's not the first. Niantic has also announced the Lunar New Year event, running from January 29 to February 1. While Gigantamax Kingler won't feature in this event, players can look forward to other engaging activities, including the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19, and the introduction of more Galar Pokemon in the coming days.