Pokémon GO's Max Out Season: Dynamax Pokémon Arrive!
Get ready for gigantic Pokémon battles! Pokémon GO has officially announced the arrival of Dynamax Pokémon as part of the upcoming Max Out season. This exciting new feature brings a wave of in-game events and rewards.
Max Out Season: September 10th - September 15th
The Max Out season runs from September 10th, 10:00 a.m. local time, to September 15th, 8:00 p.m. local time. Prepare for a week of oversized Pokémon action!
Dynamax Pokémon Debut!
The season kicks off with 1-star Max Battles featuring Dynamax versions of:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Skwovet
- Wooloo
Catch these Dynamax Pokémon (and their evolutions!), with a chance to snag Shiny versions!
Beyond the battles, expect special Field Research tasks and PokéStop Showcases offering event-themed rewards.
Special Research & Max Particles
A new Seasonal Special Research story arrives September 3rd (10:00 a.m. local time) and runs until December 3rd (9:59 a.m. local time). Complete Max Battle-focused tasks to earn Max Particles, a new avatar item, and more!
Max Particle Pack & Power Spots
A Max Particle Pack Bundle (4,800 Max Particles) will be available on the Pokémon GO web store for $7.99 starting September 8th, 6:00 p.m. PDT. These particles are crucial for Dynamax battles.
Rumors suggest the arrival of Power Spots next month – key locations for Max Battles, Dynamax Pokémon encounters, and Max Particle collection.
Mega Evolution & Gigantamax?
Pokémon GO senior producer John Funtanilla hinted that some Dynamax-capable Pokémon will also Mega Evolve (Eurogamer report). While Gigantamax Pokémon remain unconfirmed, Niantic promises further details on Dynamax battles soon. The possibility was teased at this year's Pokémon Worlds.
Get ready to GO big this September!