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 a thrilling update to look forward to: Gigantamax Kingler will make its grand debut on February 1 during the Max Battle Day event. This eagerly awaited addition comes on the heels of last year's major update, which introduced Dynamax and Gigantamax forms to the game. Since then, Niantic has been steadily expanding the roster of these unique variants, much to the delight of players.
Gigantamax is a special form of Dynamax that not only enhances a Pokemon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and grants it exclusive G-Max Moves. While the main series games boast 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, Pokemon GO currently features 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. All Power Spots will feature Gigantamax Battles, refresh more often, and yield 8x more particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, players will earn double Max Particles while exploring and need only a quarter of the usual distance to collect them. A $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 containing 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 still 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.
