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Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day

Max Battle Day
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Featured Pokémon
ShinyG-Max Rillaboom

grass G-Max Rillaboom

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Gigantamax Rillaboom drums its way into six-star Max Battles on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom — if you’re lucky! Every Power Spot will host Gigantamax Battles during the event, so team up with other Trainers to take them on.


Bonuses

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Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
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All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
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Power Spots will refresh more frequently
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Additional Power Spots will be active
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8× Max Particles from Power Spots
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Up to three Special Trades for the day
July 31, 5:00 p.m. – August 1, 8:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
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The daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 20
August 1, 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time
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2× Max Particles from exploring*
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1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles**
Event Ticket
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2× XP from Max Battles
*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.
Six-Star Max Battles

The following Pokémon will appear in six-star Max Battles!

Max Battles take great teamwork, and Gigantamax Rillaboom will be waiting at Power Spots throughout the event. Gather a group of Trainers to take it on together.

Chance at shinyG-Max Rillaboom

grass G-Max Rillaboom

CP 1817 - 1899
Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom—if you’re lucky!

ShinyG-Max Rillaboom

G-Max Rillaboom

Event Ticket
Store offer Paid
Event ticket

Event Ticket

US$4.99
In-game shop
Unlocks these bonuses
2× XP from Max Battles
In the in-game shop until Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Available in the in-game shop
Purchase details
  • 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.
Ultra Ticket Box

Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box

US$4.99
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Included
Everything in the Event TicketPremium Battle Pass1Premium Battle Pass
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Purchase details
  • 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).

The ticket grants access to event-exclusive Timed Research, effective Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

*Or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

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About this event type
Max Battle Day
Max Battle Day is a special event where certain Dyna- or Gigantamax Pokémon are available in Max Battles for several hours. Players can catch these Pokémon and often enjoy increased Shiny rates. During the event, more Max Particles can be collected and various other bonuses are usually active.