Summary
- Gigantamax Kingler debuts in Pokemon GO on February 1 for 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 have been eagerly awaiting the latest update, and the developers have not disappointed. The introduction of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1 marks another exciting milestone in the game. Since the addition of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, Niantic has been steadily enriching the game with these unique variants.
Gigantamax is a special form of Dynamax that not only increases a Pokemon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and grants exclusive G-Max Moves. While the main series games feature 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, Pokemon GO currently offers only six, with Gigantamax Lapras being the latest addition. The upcoming event promises to expand this list further.
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: Available on the Pokemon GO Web Store with 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, players can collect up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for participating in Pokemon GO's Max Battles. Power Spots will be dedicated to Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more often and yielding 8x more particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, players will double their Max Particle collection while exploring and require only a quarter of the usual distance to earn them. A special $5 ticket will offer 1 Max Mushroom, 25000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and increase 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 just one of the exciting events scheduled for February. Niantic has also announced the Lunar New Year event, running from January 29 to February 1. While Gigantamax Kingler won't be part of this event, players can look forward to other thrilling 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.
