February 1, 2025, marks an exciting event for Pokémon Go players as Gigantamax Kingler makes its debut in six-star Max Battles. The limited-time Gigantamax Kingler Max Battle Day promises thrilling battles and a slew of bonuses to enhance the gaming experience.
The event is set to run from 2pm to 5pm local time. Trainers have a three-hour window to engage in battles featuring the formidable Gigantamax Kingler. With a bit of luck, players might even encounter a Shiny version of this giant crab Pokémon.
During the event, several bonuses will be available. These include increased Max Particle collection limits, more frequent refresh rates of Power Spots, and eight times more Max Particles from these spots. Earlier in the day, from 12am to 5pm, additional perks include double Max Particles from exploration and reduced adventuring distances to acquire Max Particles.
For those seeking extra rewards, a US$5.00 event ticket provides access to exclusive Timed Research. This offers valuable items like a Max Mushroom and 25,000 XP. The Max Mushroom significantly boosts the damage of Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Battles for 30 minutes. Moreover, ticket holders benefit from doubled XP in Max Battles and an increased Max Particle collection limit.
Additionally, the Max Particle Pack is available for purchase at US$7.99, providing players with a bundle of 4,800 Max Particles to fuel their battles.
This event is part of a broader calendar of activities for Pokémon Go players, with a Lunar New Year celebration and a unique Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day on the horizon.