Pokemon GO Reveals New Gigantamax Debut Coming in Future Event

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Summary

  • Gigantamax Kingler debuts in Pokemon GO on February 1 for Max Battle Day event.
  • Players can use Max Mushrooms to increase damage in battles.
  • Event bonuses include increased Max Particle collection, Power Spot battles, and XP rewards.

On February 1st, Pokemon GO will introduce the first appearance of Gigantamax Kingler. Last year, this popular game received one of its most highly anticipated updates from players, as it finally incorporated Dynamax and Gigantamax forms. Since then, developers have been progressively increasing the number of these forms available in the game.

In certain Pokémon games, there’s a special form called Gigantamax. Unlike regular Dynamax, this transformation not only amplifies a Pokémon’s size and power but also alters its appearance and provides unique moves known as G-Max Moves. At the moment, just six Pokémon in Niantic’s game have this ability, with Gigantamax Lapras being the latest addition to Pokémon GO. But, the roster is set to grow following the developers’ confirmation of an upcoming event.

In the upcoming Max Battle Day of Pokemon GO on February 1st, Gigantamax Kingler will make its debut. This event will take place from 2 to 5 pm local time, and for the first time ever, the Water-type Pokemon will be available in six-star Max Battles. Trainers might even come across a shiny version of it! To aid their teams, players can utilize Max Mushrooms, an item from Pokemon GO that momentarily boosts the damage dealt by Dynamax and Gigantamax creatures during Max Battles. However, this item has been a subject of controversy.

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 (six-star Max Battles)
  • Players can use Max Mushrooms
  • New $7.99 bundle on the Pokemon GO Web Store with 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 give 8x more particles
  • Bonuses available on February 1 from 1 pm to 5 pm local time
    • Double Max Particles when exploring
    • 1/4 the adventure distance to earn particles
  • New $5 ticket with
    • 1 Max Mushroom
    • 25000 XP
    • Double XP from Max Battles
    • Particle collection limit increased to 5600

At the gathering, participants can amass a maximum of 1600 Max Particles, an essential item for participating in Max Battles within Pokemon GO. All Power Locations will feature Gigantamax Battles, update more frequently, and provide 8 times the usual number of particles. From midnight to 5 pm on February 1st, players will accrue twice as many particles while exploring, and only need to traverse a quarter of the normal distance to obtain Max Particles. A $5 ticket grants 1 Max Mushroom, 25000 XP, double XP from Max Battles, and raises the limit for gathering Max Particles to 5600. Additionally, a box containing six particle packs will be available for purchase on the Pokemon GO Web Store at a cost of $7.99.

Max Battle Day is an event scheduled for February, but it’s not the first one confirmed for next month. Niantic has announced the Lunar New Year event which kicks off on January 29 and ends on February 1. However, Gigantamax Kingler won’t make its debut in the augmented reality game. Instead, players can anticipate other thrilling events, with the return of Shadow Ho-Oh on a Shadow Raid Day set for January 19th. Moreover, more Pokemon from Galar region are expected to join Pokemon GO in the upcoming days.

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2025-01-14 07:04