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Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day

Max Battle Day
From Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 14:00 Until Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 17:00



*Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.

*For these bonuses to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu.

*The following bonuses will be active on August 3, 2025, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.


Bonuses


Bonus

Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600.

Bonus

All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles.

Bonus

Power Spots will refresh more frequently.

Bonus

8× Max Particles from Power Spots.

Bonus

Two additional Special Trades.

Bonus

From August 2 at 5:00 p.m. to August 3 at 8:00 p.m. PDT (GMT ?7), the daily Remote Raid Pass limit will increase from 10 to 20.

Bonus

2× Max Particles from exploring.*

Bonus

1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles.*


Max Battle Debut

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Gigantamax debut in six-star Max Battles!

Shiny Debut
Timed Research

There will be Timed Research available leading into the event.

Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Pokémon that is a strong contender for battles against Gigantamax Butterfree! These tasks will also award Candy and Max Particles to help power up your team.

July 28 at 6:00 a.m. – August 3 at 5:00 p.m local time

Event Ticket - Paid

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • 1 Max Mushroom
  • 25,000 XP

You’ll also receive the following bonuses.

  • 2× XP from Max Battles
  • Max Particle collection limit increased to 5,600

This Timed Research will be effective on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

RSVP Planner with Gigantamax Battles

As of August 1, 2025, the RSVP planner feature will support Gigantamax Battles!

More easily coordinate with friends, family, and other Trainers in your community and around the world to have fun tackling both raids and Gigantamax Battles together!

Ultra Ticket Box

The Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and a bonus Max Particle Pack at no additional cost!

Check it out on the Pokémon GO Web Store!



About Max Battle Day

Max Battle Day is a special event where certain Dyna- or Gigantamax Pokémon are available in Max Battles for several hours. Players can catch these Pokémon and often enjoy increased Shiny rates. During the event, more Max Particles can be collected and various other bonuses are usually active.