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Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend

Max Battles

Starts:
Saturday, January 31, 2026, at  6:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Sunday, February 1, 2026, at  9:00 PM Local Time

Let colors fly during Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend!



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Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active during the event.

Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
Power Spots will refresh more frequently
Power Spots will refresh more frequently
8× Max Particles from Power Spots
8× Max Particles from Power Spots
* For this bonus to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu. 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.

Features

Dynamax Debut!

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles!

  • shiny
    Ho-Oh

Max out your chances for victory with Campfire!

Campfire makes it easier than ever to find both Max Battles and other Trainers to help you take them on. View nearby Max Battle and Flare activity within Pokémon GO by tapping the green icon under the compass in the top right of the map view, and check out meetups online on the Campfire Map!

Research

Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. local time.

Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Kabuto to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Ho-Oh! Timed Research tasks will also award Kabuto Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Free Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
STEP
1
Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend Timed Research (1/1)
Win a Max Battle
Dynamax Kabuto
Win 2 Max Battles
×25
Kabuto Candy ×25
Win 3 Max Battles
×25
Kabuto Candy ×25
Win 4 Max Battles
×25
Kabuto Candy ×25
Win 5 Max Battles
×5
Kabuto Candy XL ×5

REWARDS

×7500
×1500

Event Ticket

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.

  • 6,400 Max Particles
  • 25,000 XP

You’ll also receive the following bonuses.

2× XP from Max Battles
2× XP from Max Battles
Increased Candy and Candy XL from five-star Max Battles
Increased Candy and Candy XL from five-star Max Battles

This Timed Research will be effective from Saturday, January 31, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Shiny

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

  • Ho-Oh

Sales

Pokémon GO Web Store – Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend Ultra Ticket Box

The Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend 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 Premium Battle Pass!

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