Dynamax Trails
Get ready for a week of Max Battles! Dynamax Pokémon return, Max Particles are surging in the wild, and Eternamax Eternatus returns to Power Spots during Dynamax Trails.
The Dynamax Trails event will take place from November 16, 2026 at 10 am to November 23, 2026 at 8 pm local time.
Related Events
Bonuses 
The following bonuses will be active during the event.
Max Particles cannot be obtained from catches with the Explorer Gadget or a Pokémon GO Plus +.
Features 
Spotlight Hour
Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble will be featured during Pokémon Spotlight Hour on November 19, 2026, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. The bonus will be 2× Catch Candy.
Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble
Event-Themed Stickers
Get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, purchasing them from the in-game shop, and progressing through your GO Pass.
Spawns 
Wild Encounters
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in the wild, including any Pokémon that has debuted in Dynamax Max Battles, excluding Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
Max Battles 
All Dynamax Pokémon that have previously appeared in Pokémon GO may appear in Max Battles during the event, excluding Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
Special Background
After successfully catching a Pokémon from a Max Battle during the event, Trainers will have a chance to receive a Special Background. It appears on the Pokémon’s summary page to commemorate when it was caught.
Eternatus Returns
Eternamax Eternatus will take over the majority of Power Spots on November 21, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm local time.
Eternamax Eternatus
Trainers cannot catch Eternamax Eternatus after defeating it in Max Battles. Instead, they will earn a large amount of Eternatus Candy and Eternatus Candy XL to power up Eternatus obtained through GO Pass: Dynamax Trails.
During this window, Power Spots will refresh more frequently, the Max Particle collection limit will increase to 2,400, and Power Spots will award 8× Max Particles.
The daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 30 from November 20 at 1 pm to November 21 at 6 pm PST (GMT −8).
View the Eternamax Eternatus event details.
Research 
Field Research Task Rewards
Complete event-themed Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, Eternatus Candy, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more.
GO Pass 
GO Pass: Dynamax Trails
GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track. Collect GO Points and complete Pass Tasks to rank up and earn rewards.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Dynamax Trails on November 16, 2026, at 10 am local time. GO Points can be collected through November 23, 2026, at 8 pm local time.
Trainers who claim Tier 1 rewards (Rank 25) on GO Pass: Into the Wild will receive early access on November 14, 2026, at 10 am local time, and a free upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Dynamax Trails.
GO Pass Deluxe is also available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), offering upgraded rewards and faster progression. Deluxe Trainers can claim rewards from both tracks, including rewards from ranks unlocked before upgrading.
Claim all unlocked rewards by November 25, 2026, at 8 pm local time, before they expire.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to earn:
- Encounters with event-themed Dynamax Pokémon with a Special Background
- An encounter with Eternatus, or 100 Eternatus Candy if you have already caught Eternatus
- Eternatus Candy and Candy XL
- Rare Candy
- Stardust
- Event-themed stickers
- Additional rewards
Eternatus
Eternatus can only be caught once during this event and requires much more Candy and Candy XL to power up due to its massive power. Trainers who have already caught Eternatus will receive Candy to continue powering it up.
GO Pass Deluxe also offers:
- Additional encounters with event-themed Dynamax Pokémon with a Special Background
- More Eternatus Candy and Candy XL
- Silver Pinap Berries
- Rare Candy XL
- Event-themed stickers
- Additional rewards
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach the following ranks on your event GO Pass to unlock these bonuses.
Tier 1: Rank 15
Tier 2: Rank 35
Tier 3: Rank 55
Additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass will be available during the event.
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store – GO Pass Deluxe: Dynamax Trails
Trainers who purchase GO Pass Deluxe: Dynamax Trails from the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase. The pass will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
