You Can’t Miss This: Pokémon GO’s Gigantamax Battle Day on May 25

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On May 25th, Pokemon GO is set to launch Gigantamax Machamp for its upcoming Max Battle Day! Players should be excited as there will be numerous special bonuses and Timed Research tasks during this period.

In the popular game Pokemon GO, multiple Dynamax Pokemon are present, but as of the Max Out season in September 2024, only eight Gigantamax creatures have been introduced. Among these were several beloved characters like the Kanto starters, Gengar, and Lapras, which joined the game in the same year. More recently, during April 2025’s Max Battle Day, Gigantamax Snorlax was added to the roster. Now, another Gen 1 Gigantamax creature is set to make its appearance in the mobile game.

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, Gigantamax Machamp will officially appear in Pokemon GO during a Max Battle Day event. In these battles, players can engage in six-star Max Battles against the giant Pokemon, and there’s even a chance to encounter a shimmering version of it. Additionally, trainers will receive double Max Particles for exploring, and other special bonuses may be available. Gigantamax Machamp was hinted at in the trailer for Pokemon GO‘s Might and Mastery Season and marks the first Fighting-type Pokemon of this kind in the game. However, it’s important to note that this version of Gigantamax Machamp cannot be transferred to Pokemon HOME.

Gigantamax Machamp Debuts in Pokemon GO on Upcoming Max Battle Day

  • When: Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time
  • New Pokemon: Gigantamax Machamp (can be shiny)
  • Event Bonuses:
    • Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600.
    • All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles.
    • Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
    • 8× Max Particles from Power Spots.
    • Two additional Special Trades.
  • Bonuses active on May 25, 2025, from 12 am to 5 pm local time:
    • 2× Max Particles from exploring.
    • 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles.
  • Timed Research:
    • From May 19 at 6:00 PM to May 25 at 5:00 PM
    • Rewards: encounter with Dynamax Beldum (can be shiny), Candy, Max Particles
  • $5 Event Ticket
    • 1 Max Mushroom
    • 25,000 XP
    • 2× XP from Max Battles
    • Max Particle collection limit increased to 5,600

On Max Battle Day, each Power Spot will conduct Gigantamax raids, and the Max Particle cap will be temporarily raised to 1,600 – twice the regular daily limit. From midnight to 5:00 PM, players can collect Max Particles by walking just a quarter of the usual distance. To aid players in catching Gigantamax Machamp, the event offers two extra Special Trades between trainers. Furthermore, from May 19th to the 25th, new Timed Research tasks will be available, resulting in a Dynamax Beldum reward – a powerful opponent for Gigantamax Machamp. Lastly, an event ticket priced at $5 grants access to additional exclusive Timed Research with bonus XP, one Max Mushroom, and a Max Particle limit increase to 5,600.

Besides Gigantamax Machamp, the Might and Mastery Season is set to introduce the much-awaited Dynamax Pokemon Urshifu. This season concludes on June 3rd, so it’s probable that the creature will be added to Pokemon GO in the upcoming weeks. In the interim, players can anticipate other thrilling releases slated for May, such as Kingambit’s debut in Pokemon GO during the Crown Clash event or the Shadow Regigigas Raid Day.

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2025-05-06 03:24