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Gigantamax Kingler Debuts in Pokemon GO for Max Battle Day Event

Pokemon GO enthusiasts have a thrilling event to mark on their calendars: the debut of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1, 2025, as part of the Max Battle Day. This event, running from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, introduces the formidable Water-type Pokemon in six-star Max Battles, offering players the chance to encounter a shiny version of this giant crustacean.

Since the introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, Pokemon GO has been continuously expanding the list of available variants. Gigantamax Kingler joins the ranks of the six Gigantamax Pokemon currently in the game, following the recent addition of Gigantamax Lapras. These special forms not only increase the size and strength of a Pokemon but also change its appearance and grant exclusive G-Max Moves, adding a new layer of strategy and excitement to the game.

Max Battle Day Event Details

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 2 pm to 5 pm local time
• New Pokemon: Gigantamax Kingler available in six-star Max Battles
• Max Mushrooms: Players can use these to boost damage in Max Battles
• New Bundle: A $7.99 bundle on the Pokemon GO Web Store, containing 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 will be available from 1 pm to 5 pm local time on February 1, including double Max Particles when exploring and a reduced adventure distance by a quarter to earn particles.

Special Ticket Offer

For a $5 ticket, players can access enhanced rewards, which include:

• 1 Max Mushroom
• 25,000 XP
• Double XP from Max Battles
• Max Particle collection limit increased to 5,600

During the Max Battle Day, players can collect up to 1600 Max Particles, essential for participating in Max Battles. Power Spots will not only host Gigantamax Battles but will also refresh more frequently and provide 8x more particles. From 12 am to 5 pm on February 1, players will benefit from doubled Max Particle collection when exploring and a significantly reduced distance needed to earn these particles.

While the Max Battle Day event is a highlight of February, it's not the only event Pokemon GO players can look forward to. The Lunar New Year event kicks off on January 29 and runs until February 1. Additionally, 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 promise to keep the excitement alive in the augmented reality game.