Pokémon GO's Max Out season introduces Dynamax Pokémon! Discover the details of this exciting new addition and the upcoming in-game events.
Pokémon GO Welcomes Dynamax and More!
Max Out Season: September 10th - September 15th
Get ready to GO big! Pokémon GO's Max Out season arrives September 10th, 10:00 a.m. to September 15th, 8:00 p.m. local time, featuring Dynamax Pokémon! This season promises exciting events and rewards.
The Max Out season kicks off with 1-star Max Battles featuring Dynamax versions of Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Skwovet, and Wooloo. Trainers can battle and catch these Dynamax Pokémon, including Shiny variants! Their evolved forms can also Dynamax. Special Field Research tasks and PokéStop Showcases, offering event-themed Pokémon and rewards, will also be available.
A special Seasonal Special Research story will launch September 3rd (10:00 a.m. local time) and run until December 3rd (9:59 a.m. local time). Complete Max Battle-focused tasks to earn Max Particles, a new avatar item, and other rewards.
A Max Particle Pack Bundle (4,800 Max Particles) will be available for $7.99 on the Pokémon GO web store starting September 8th, 6:00 p.m. PDT. Max Particles are crucial for Dynamax battles.
Rumors suggest the arrival of Power Spots next month, serving as key locations for Max Battles, Dynamax Pokémon encounters, and Max Particle collection. While Niantic hasn't confirmed this, it's exciting speculation.
According to Eurogamer, Pokémon GO senior producer John Funtanilla confirmed during a press briefing that some Dynamax-capable Pokémon will also be able to Mega Evolve. Information regarding Gigantamax Pokémon remains unavailable, despite its tease at this year's Pokémon Worlds. Niantic promises further details on Dynamax battles soon.