Pokémon GO Gigantamax Kingler Max Battle Day Event Guide: Bonuses, Tickets, and More

Prepare for the Gigantamax Kingler Max Battle Day event in Pokémon GO, kicking off February 2025! This guide covers start times, bonuses, exclusive rewards, and essential tips for maximizing your experience.

Pokemon GO 8th Anniversary Artwork featuring giant Wartortle, with the Dynamax symbol added

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Event Details:

Date & Time: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2 PM to 5 PM local time. Gigantamax Kingler appears in six-star Max Battles with a chance of encountering a Shiny variant.

Event Bonuses:

During the Event (2 PM - 5 PM):
- Increased Max Particle collection limit (1,600).
- All Power Spots host Gigantamax Battles.
- More frequent Power Spot refreshes.
- 8x Max Particles from Power Spots.
Pre-Event Bonus (12 AM - 5 PM):
- 2x Max Particles from exploration.
- 1/4 adventuring distance for Max Particles (requires collecting all nearby Max Particles first).

Remember: To activate the reduced adventuring distance and doubled Max Particles from exploration, ensure you've collected all visible Max Particles from the Nearby menu.

Exclusives & Tickets:

A $5 (or equivalent) Timed Research is available during the event (2 PM - 5 PM), offering:

1 Max Mushroom
25,000 XP
Additional bonuses: 2x XP from Max Battles and an increased Max Particle collection limit (5,600).

Tickets are giftable to Great Friends or higher, but only purchasable until 4 PM local time. Purchases are non-refundable and not payable with PokéCoins.

Event Tips:

Utilize Max Mushrooms to temporarily double your Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's damage during Max Battles. Team up with other Trainers via Campfire to tackle the challenges more efficiently.

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