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Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend

Max Battles

Starts:
Saturday, November 29, 2025, at  6:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Sunday, November 30, 2025, at  9:00 PM Local Time

Soaring in from the skies, Lugia makes its Dynamax debut!




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
    Lugia

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 Lugia Max Battle Weekend Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.

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

The details of this Timed Research is not confirmed yet.

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, November 30, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
STEP
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Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend Timed Research (1/1)
Win a Max Battle
Dynamax Gastly
Win 2 Max Battles
×25
Gastly Candy ×25
Win 3 Max Battles
×25
Gastly Candy ×25
Win 4 Max Battles
×25
Gastly Candy ×25
Win 5 Max Battles
×5
Gastly Candy XL ×5

REWARDS

×7500
×1500

Shiny

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

  • Lugia

Sales

Pokémon GO Web Store – Max Battle Boost Box

The Max Battle Boost Box will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)! The deal will feature a Max Mushroom and seven Max Particle Packs to prepare you for encounters with Dynamax Lugia!

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