"Pokemon GO Announces Upcoming Gigantamax Debut at Future Event"

Summary

• Gigantamax Kingler debuts in Pokemon GO on February 1 during the Max Battle Day event.
• Players can use Max Mushrooms to boost 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. Since the introduction of the much-anticipated Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, Niantic has been steadily expanding the roster of these unique variants available in the game.

Gigantamax is a specialized form of Dynamax that not only amplifies a Pokemon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and grants it powerful G-Max Moves. While the main series games feature 32 Pokemon capable of Gigantamaxing, Pokemon GO currently has 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)

• Max Mushrooms: Players can use these to enhance their teams' performance 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
  • Power Spots will refresh more frequently
  • Power Spots will yield 8x more particles

• Additional Bonuses on February 1 from 1 pm to 5 pm local time:

  • Double Max Particles when exploring
  • 1/4 the adventure distance needed to earn particles

• New $5 Ticket Offering:

  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25,000 XP
  • Double XP from Max Battles
  • Particle collection limit increased to 5600

During the event, players can gather 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 particles while exploring and require only a quarter of the usual distance to collect Max Particles. The $5 ticket will offer 1 Max Mushroom, 25,000 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 one of several exciting events planned for February, though 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 featured in this event, players can anticipate other engaging activities. Notably, the return of Shadow Ho-Oh during a Shadow Raid Day on January 19, and the introduction of more Galar Pokemon to Pokemon GO in the coming days.