Summary

• Gigantamax Kingler makes its Pokémon GO debut on February 1st during the Max Battle Day event.
• Players can utilize Max Mushrooms to significantly boost damage in Max Battles.
• Event bonuses include increased Max Particle collection limits, increased Power Spot battle frequency, and enhanced XP rewards.

Pokémon GO announced the highly anticipated arrival of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1st. Last year's addition of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms was a major update for Pokémon GO players. Since then, developers have steadily expanded the roster of available Gigantamax Pokémon.

Gigantamax, a powerful Dynamax form, not only increases a Pokémon's size and strength but also alters its appearance and grants unique G-Max Moves. While the main series games feature 32 Gigantamax-capable Pokémon, Pokémon GO currently boasts only six, with Gigantamax Lapras being the most recent addition. This number is set to increase with the upcoming event.

Gigantamax Kingler will debut in Pokémon GO's Max Battle Day on February 1st, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. This Water-type Pokémon will appear for the first time in six-star Max Battles, offering players a chance to encounter a Shiny variant. To enhance their battle performance, players can employ Max Mushrooms, a temporary damage-boosting item for Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Battles.

Gigantamax Kingler Debuts at Pokémon GO's Upcoming Max Battle Day

• When: Saturday, February 1st, 2025, 2 pm to 5 pm local time

• New Pokémon: Gigantamax Kingler (six-star Max Battles)

• Player Advantage: Use Max Mushrooms for increased damage.

• In-App Purchase: New $7.99 bundle on the Pokémon GO Web Store containing six packs of Max Particles.

• Event Bonuses:

  • Increased Max Particle collection limit: 1600
  • All Power Spots host Gigantamax Battles.
  • More frequent Power Spot refreshes.
  • 8x increased Max Particle yield from Power Spots.

• Bonus Time (February 1st, 1 pm to 5 pm local time):

  • Double Max Particles from exploration.
  • Reduced adventure distance (1/4) for Max Particle acquisition.

• $5 Ticket Offering:

  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25,000 XP
  • Double XP from Max Battles
  • Increased Max Particle collection limit: 5600

During the event, players can collect up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for participating in Pokémon GO's Max Battles. All Power Spots will feature Gigantamax Battles, refresh more frequently, and offer an eightfold increase in Max Particle rewards. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1st, players will earn double Max Particles during exploration and require only a quarter of the usual distance to obtain them. A $5 ticket provides a Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and increases the Max Particle collection limit to 5600. A $7.99 bundle including six Max Particle packs will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Max Battle Day is one of February's featured events, but not the only one. Niantic recently announced the Lunar New Year event (January 29th - February 1st). While Gigantamax Kingler won't debut during the Lunar New Year event, players can anticipate other exciting events, including a Shadow Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day on January 19th and the imminent arrival of more Galar Pokémon.