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 are in for a treat as Gigantamax Kingler makes its debut on February 1 during the eagerly awaited Max Battle Day event. Last year, the game saw the much-anticipated introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms, captivating players with enhanced Pokemon sizes, strengths, and unique appearances. These forms come with exclusive G-Max Moves, adding a thrilling dimension to battles. While the main series features 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, Pokemon GO currently hosts six, with the recent addition of Gigantamax Lapras. The roster is set to expand further 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 to temporarily boost damage dealt by Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon in Max Battles.
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 can amass up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for participating in Max Battles. Power Spots will be brimming with Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more often and yielding eight times the usual amount of particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, players can double their Max Particle collection while exploring and reduce the distance needed to earn them by a quarter. A $5 ticket will offer 1 Max Mushroom, 25000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and elevate the Max Particle collection limit to 5600. Additionally, a $7.99 box featuring six particle packs will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store.
Max Battle Day marks one of the exciting events for February, but it's not the only one. 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 anticipate 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 to the game in the coming days.
