Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day
The Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day event will take place on October 3, 2026 from 2 pm to 5 pm local time.
Bonuses 
The following bonuses will be active during the event.
The following bonuses will be active on October 3, 2026, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
*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.
**For these bonuses to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu.
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.
- 1 Max Mushroom
- 25,000 XP
- 6,400 Max Particles
You’ll also receive the following bonus.
This Timed Research will be effective on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 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 Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Features 
Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon will appear in six-star Max Battles!
Gigantamax Cinderace
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace—if you’re lucky!
Where can I find Max Battles?
Max Battles appear at Power Spots and require teamwork. Use the Pokémon GO Map to find active battles and locations where battles may appear during the event.
You can also check nearby events for community meetups hosted by Community Ambassadors, or find your community to coordinate with other Trainers.
Research 
Paid Timed Research
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research, which rewards 1 Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, 6,400 Max Particles, and 2× XP from Max Battles.
The Timed Research is available on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Tasks have not yet been announced.
Shiny 
Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace will be released with the start of the event.
Gigantamax Cinderace
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store – Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day 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 800 Max Particles at no additional cost!
