The most recent Pokémon Go event, titled Go Big, has launched, bringing significant updates to the game with the introduction of Max Battles and enormous Dynamax Pokémon.
Dynamax was a key feature in Pokémon Sword and Shield, enabling Pokémon to expand to gigantic sizes and unleash more potent moves. Enthusiastic fans can now experience Dynamax in the mobile game through the new Max Out season, which highlights this Galar mechanic.
With the Go Big event, Pokémon Go introduces the first Dynamax Pokémon and Max Battles. Here’s what you need to know about this exciting event.
Start Date, End Date & Times
According to the official Pokémon Go blog, the Go Big event commenced on Tuesday, September 10, at 10 am, immediately following the conclusion of the Go All Out event, and will continue until Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 8 pm local time.
Dynamax Pokémon Debuting in the Go Big Event
The Go Big event allows trainers to catch the initial set of Dynamax Pokémon, all available through one-star Max Battles, with Shiny variants included:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Skwovet
- Wooloo
To the Max! Special Research & Rewards
This event also unveils a new Special Research task called To The Max! Players will engage in Max Battles to earn Max Particles, locate Power Spots, and obtain a new avatar item that resembles a Dynamax Band, among other rewards.
Max Out is accessible for free to all users. Players need to participate before the season concludes on December 3, 2024, at 9:59 am local time to unlock it. Here are the steps and rewards for the To The Max! Special Research:
| Step | Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – Collect MP from 3 Power Spots– Explore 5KM– Collect 500 Max Particles | 30 Poke Balls, 20 Great Balls, 10 Ultra Balls, Dynamax Wooloo encounter, 8000 XP |
| 2 | – Collect MP from 10 Power Spots– Collect 1000 Max Particles– Level up 1 Max Move | 100 Max Particles, 2 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Rare Candy, Dynamax Skwovet encounter, 8000 XP |
| 3 | – Win a Max Battle– Unlock a Max Move– Win 3 Max Battles– Catch a Max Pokémon | 100 Max Particles, 10 Ultra Balls, 2 Pinap Berries, 2500 Stardust, 8000 XP, 4000 Stardust, Dynamax Band avatar item |
Field Research Task Encounters & Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the Go Big event:
- 2× XP for winning a Max Battle
- 2× XP for spinning PokéStops
Moreover, themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the event, providing opportunities to encounter these Pokémon:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Skwovet
- Wooloo
That’s all the information available so far about Pokémon Go’s Go Big event.
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