Max Particles in Pokemon Go: Understanding Power Spots

Pokemon Go enthusiasts aiming to utilize the Dynamax feature for Max Battles must gather Max Particles. This guide will detail how to acquire Max Particles and identify Power Spots.

The new Max Out season has launched, introducing exciting content, including the Sword & Shield Dynamax mechanic that transforms regular Pokemon into enormous creatures.

With Dynamax Pokemon making their entrance at the upcoming Go Big event, players must understand the mechanics of Power Spots and how to collect the Max Particles necessary for participating in Max Battles.

What are Max Particles in Pokemon Go?

Max Particles, or MP, are an in-game resource crucial for players aiming to engage in Max Battles at Power Spots. As mentioned, the cost of Max Particles varies per encounter and will only be consumed upon successfully defeating the Max Battle Boss.

How to find Max Particles

Players can acquire Max Particles through three primary methods:

Interacting with Power Spots – Players can earn 100 MP from each Power Spot daily.
Walking – Players can accumulate a total of 300 MP by walking 2 km every day.
Pokemon Go in-game Shop – Max Particles can be purchased in two bundles: 150 PokeCoins for 800 MP and 425 PokeCoins for 2,400 MP.

To efficiently gather Max Particles, visiting Power Spots is the most effective strategy. Other methods can slow down MP accumulation or require expenditure of real money. Therefore, it is advisable for players to take the time to interact with every Power Spot they come across.

What are Power Spots in Pokemon Go?

Power Spots are designated locations where Dynamax Pokemon can be found. They manifest on the map as new locations, distinct from existing Gyms or PokeStops, identifiable by a purple marker and a substantial ‘X’.

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Unlike Gyms or PokeStops, Power Spots are temporary. They will shift around the map after several days, based on their timers.

Players need to visit Power Spots to engage in turn-based Max Battles and capture Dynamax Pokemon. Keep in mind that each encounter will cost a certain number of Max Particles, only deducted if the player successfully defeats the Pokemon.

What is the Max Particle daily cap?

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The maximum amount of Max Particles collectible from Power Spots daily is 800 MP, which is approximately equivalent to eight stops. However, players can exceed this soft cap by visiting seven Power Spots for 700 MP and then walking 2 km to claim an additional 300 MP.

How do Max Battles work?

To partake in a Max Battle, players must spend Max Particles. The required amount of Max Particles differs depending on the featured Pokemon. For instance, capturing Dynamax Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle each costs 250 Max Particles.

Here are important points to remember when entering a Max Battle:

Max Battles are turn-based, meaning trainers take turns attacking the boss Pokemon.
Trainers must include at least one Dynamax Pokemon in their Party to join a Max Battle.
Up to four trainers are allowed to participate in a Max Battle.
Players enter the battle with their Pokemon in standard form. By using Charged and Fast attacks, they can fill the Dynamax meter and activate Dynamax when it reaches full capacity.
Dynamax effects last for three turns.

How to unlock Max Moves for Dynamax Pokemon

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Every Dynamax Pokemon caught can access three Max Moves, the primary offensive move being Max Strike. Each of the other two moves—Max Guard (shielding) and Max Spirit (healing)—can be unlocked by spending 400 Max Particles and 50 Candy.

In addition to participating in Max Battles and unlocking moves, players can enhance their Max Moves from Level 1 to Level 3:

LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 2 COST	LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3 COST
MAX MOVE	– 600 Max Particles – 100 Candy	– 800 Max Particles – 40 Candy XL

Can you delete Max Particles in Pokemon Go?

No, deleting Max Particles in Pokemon Go is not possible. As of now, the only method to dispose of Max Particles is to utilize them—whether to unlock new moves for your Dynamax Pokemon or to engage in Dynamax Battles.

This poses a challenge as players cannot interact with Power Spots to earn more Max Particles unless they have available space. Furthermore, several new Field Research tasks require earning Max Particles, presenting an issue for many Trainers.

A screenshot shows how to use Max Particles to unlock new Max Moves in Pokemon Go — The Pokemon Company/dexerto

While the method to use Max Particles for unlocking moves and creating space for more seems straightforward, this also depletes Candy from the Pokemon. Thus, if trainers are unwilling to expend the Candy needed or prefer not to assign another Max Move to a relatively weak Pokemon, it can be quite frustrating.

Another option would be to expand Max Particles storage; however, that feature is currently unavailable in Pokemon Go. While players can buy the MP Pack item for 800 MP, there is no provision for storing a larger amount of Max Particles overall.

Hopefully, this guide has clarified aspects of the new Dynamax mechanic, providing insights into its functioning as it becomes part of the Pokemon Go experience.

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