"Pokemon GO Announces Upcoming Gigantamax Debut at Future 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 enhanced Max Particle collection, Power Spot battles, and increased XP rewards.

Pokemon GO enthusiasts have a thrilling update to look forward to: the debut of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1. Following the much-anticipated introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, Niantic has been steadily expanding the roster of these unique variants within the game.

Gigantamax is a special form of Dynamax that not only amplifies a Pokemon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and bestows exclusive G-Max Moves. While the main series games feature 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, Pokemon GO currently includes only six, with Gigantamax Lapras being the latest addition. The list 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 (available in six-star Max Battles)

• Players can use: Max Mushrooms

• New $7.99 bundle: Available 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 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 offering:

  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25000 XP
  • Double XP from Max Battles
  • Particle collection limit increased to 5600

During the event, players can amass 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 provide 8x more particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, players will earn double the Max Particles while exploring and need only a quarter of the usual distance to collect them. A $5 ticket will grant 1 Max Mushroom, 25000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and raise 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, 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 be part of this event, players can anticipate 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.