Trainers, get your Poké Balls ready and join Oranguru and Passimian in a new Research Day! Passimian makes its Shiny debut in Pokémon GO on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Join Oranguru and Passimian in an upcoming Research Day!

Trainers,
Check out the Pokémon featured in this special upcoming Research Day!

Research Day: Oranguru and Passimian

Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Receive event-themed Field Research tasks from spinning Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete them to encounter the featured Pokémon! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Passimian—if you’re lucky!

Oranguru
Passimian

: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Mankey
Aipom
Slakoth
Chimchar
Grookey

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon!

Oranguru*
Passimian*

*Pokémon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
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.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/research-day-oranguru-and-passimian/

Trainers, can you sense it?! The Psychic Spectacular event is returning to Pokémon GO! Keep an eye out for Psychic-type Pokémon alongside Hatenna and Dynamax Beldum as they make their debut in Pokémon GO! Get in on the fun when the event runs from September 18th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to September 22 at 8:00 p.m. local time!

The Psychic Spectacular Event returns in Pokémon GO!

Psychic Spectacular - Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
• Additional Candy for Nice Throws or better.
• Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.

Pokémon Debuts

Hatenna, the Calm Pokémon, and its Evolutions will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
* You can use 25 Hatenna Candy to evolve Hatenna into Hattrem, and 100 Hatenna Candy to evolve Hattrem into Hatterene.

Dynamax Debuts!

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in three-star Max Battles!

Beldum

Pokémon caught from Max Battle encounters, as well as their Evolutions, can be Dynamaxed during Max Battles.

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Ralts
Spoink
Gothita
Solosis
Elgyem
Spritzee
Swirlix
Inkay
Morelull

Some Trainers might even encounter the following.

Hatenna

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Mawile
Chingling
Espurr
Hatenna

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Morelull encountered via Field Research will have a greater chance of being Shiny than when found in the wild.

Gothita
Solosis
Elgyem
Spritzee
Swirlix
Morelull
Hatenna

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• One Incubator
• One Super Incubator
• One Star Piece
• 15,000 XP
• Encounters with Morelull and Hatenna

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.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, XP, and encounters with Hatenna!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store

Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals. Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts can now log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/psychic-spectacular-2024/

GO Big with Dynamax! Colossal challenges await with Max Pokémon in Max Battles!
Breaking news: Dynamax Pokémon are emerging in the world of Pokémon GO! Reports indicate that they are appearing at mysterious new Power Spots being discovered across the globe. Rally your friends to take on new Max Battles, catch these gargantuan Pokémon, and unlock the power of the newly discovered Max Particles.

Read on to learn the latest on the Dynamax phenomenon and prepare. Something tells us there might be something even bigger on the horizon…

The biggest update to Pokémon GO yet is coming! Are you ready?

Featured Highlights

New Max Pokémon: Dynamax - Use Dynamax Pokémon to reach new heights, take on Max Battles, and catch even more Dynamax Pokémon! Trainers level 13 and higher will receive the “To the Max!” Special Research, which leads to encounters with Dynamax Pokémon to catch. These supersized new partners can help you take on your first Max Battles!

GO out and scout! Power Spots dot the globe - Watch as Power Spots emerge around you. But be advised, we’ve learned they may not appear in the same place twice! Reports indicate that Dynamax Pokémon will begin appearing at Power Spots starting on September 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Team up for Max Battles! - Take on Max Battles in teams of four Trainers. Attack, dodge, and cheer your way to victory!

Max out with Max Particles! - With newly discovered Max Particles, you can level up your Pokémon’s Max Moves, enter Max Battles, and more. It’s time to GO to the max!

GO Big!

We’re celebrating the discovery of Dynamax with a special in-game event! Be sure to catch it before September 15, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, and stay tuned for even more Dynamax discoveries.

Dynamax Discoveries

Catch up with the latest research on Dynamax Pokémon! Dynamax Pokémon are making their Pokémon GO debuts! You can take them on in Max Battles accompanied by a new piece of featured music inspired by the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games for Nintendo Switch. This piece was arranged by Junichi Masuda (@Junichi_Masuda), Pokémon video game series composer and Chief Creative Fellow of The Pokémon Company!

Dynamax Pokémon

• Dynamax is a phenomenon that causes Pokémon to appear much larger, surrounded by a mysterious red glow and swirling clouds overhead.
• Pokémon with the ability to Dynamax can be encountered, battled, and caught through Max Battles. Dynamax Pokémon can be found in the wild at Power Spots throughout the map.
• Partner with your own Dynamax Pokémon in order to defeat Power Spot Bosses! Select one of your Dynamax Pokémon and use Candy and Max Particles to unlock Max Moves, and level up the moves for stronger effects! Working on Max Moves will award XP.
• Dynamax Pokémon can learn up to three Max Moves: an attack, Max Spirit, and Max Guard.
• While a Pokémon is Dynamaxed, their first Max Move is a powerful attack that’s based on the type of their Fast Attack.
• Max Spirit heals both the Pokémon that used it and their allies.
• Max Guard reduces damage taken from an opposing Power Spot Boss.

Max Particles

• Max Particles, now appearing throughout the world, are mysterious energy found concentrated at Power Spots, enabling Dynamax Pokémon to transform.
• Trainers can collect Max Particles by scouting out and interacting with Power Spots. Extra Max Particles can be found when engaging with a Power Spot for the first time each day.
• Trainers can also collect Max Particles in the wild each day by exploring, including with Adventure Sync. Keep an eye on the Nearby menu to collect them!
• Trainers can only store a certain amount of Max Particles, with a limit on how many they can collect per day.
• Trainers can also visit the in-game shop or web store for packs that contain Max Particles.

Power Spots

• Power Spots are volatile locations that emit Max Particles. They may even contain Dynamax Pokémon that you can take on in Max Battles. These locations also enable your own Dynamax Pokémon to Dynamax!
• Be sure to scout out Power Spots in your community! With the mysterious nature of Max Particles, Power Spots may not stay in the same location for long. Keep an eye out for changes in your surroundings before embarking on your daily adventures!

Dynamax Max Battles

• Any Trainer with at least one Dynamax Pokémon in their battle party can take on Max Battles at select Power Spots. Up to four Trainers can band together to increase their chance of success! Only Dynamax Pokémon can be used in Max Battles, so be sure to complete the “To the Max!” Special Research to catch your first few Dynamax Pokémon!
• Each Trainer must use a certain amount of Max Particles to engage in battle, depending on the power of the Power Spot Boss. Don’t be discouraged! Max Particles are only used up when you successfully take down the boss, so keep pushing towards victory!
• In a Max Battle, tap the screen to use Fast Attacks, and build up energy to use Charged Attacks as usual. Attacking will also fill up the meter at the top of the screen.
• Keep an eye on the meter! Once it’s full, your Pokémon will Dynamax for 3 turns!
• Swipe to dodge attacks from the opposing Power Spot Boss. A prompt will appear over your Pokémon if the boss is targeting you, so be ready to dodge!
• If you spot energy icons on the battlefield, swipe to collect them and fill up your meter even faster!
• If all of your Pokémon faint while battling a three-star or higher Power Spot Boss, you still have a fighting chance! You can cheer for your teammates so that their meters fill faster.

Max Battle Rewards

Max out rewards! Defeating a Power Spot Boss will net you rewards. Trainers can use PokéCoins to upgrade their rewards to receive even more!

• Upon victory, Trainers can place one of the Pokémon from their battle party at that Power Spot to earn Candy and give future Trainers a damage bonus! Rewards are sent to Trainers upon their Pokémon’s return from the Power Spot, which happens either after they assist in enough Max Battles or after a Power Spot closes.
• The more Pokémon that are placed at the Power Spot, the bigger the attack bonus for other Trainers taking on the Power Spot Boss! Plus, more Pokémon placed at the Power Spot may also increase the chances of a wild encounter around the Power Spot.
• Trainers can only station a limited number of Pokémon at Power Spots, and each Power Spot can contain a limited amount of Pokémon total from different Trainers.
• Trainers will encounter the Power Spot Boss and have a chance to catch it! Watch as your PokéBall temporarily powers up to throw!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/max-pokemon-battle

Trainers, level up your adventures in Pokémon GO with the Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 ticket for the upcoming Season, MAX Out! This ticket will help Trainers MAX out their adventures through daily Field Research! Complete these bonus research tasks for a 20 PokéCoin reward each day!

Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1

Trainers, Starting September 1, 2024, Trainers will be able to purchase the Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 ticket for the latest Season of Pokémon GO: Max Out. This ticket will help Trainers MAX out their adventures by granting a daily bonus Field Research task each day that awards 20 bonus PokéCoins!

Be sure to check out the in-game shop regularly! You never know what you may find. Let’s GO!

Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 Ticket

Tuesday, September 3, at 12:00 a.m. to Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access special bonuses and Timed Research in Pokémon GO: Max Out.

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.

The Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 ticket will be available in the in-game shop until September 10, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Ticket Bonuses

• Daily bonus Field Research task that awards 20 bonus PokéCoins* **
• 3× XP for your first catch of the day
• 3× XP for your first spin of the day
• Open up to 50 Gifts per day
• Collect up to 150 Gifts per day from PokéStops and Gyms
• Hold up to 40 Gifts at a time in your Item Bag

*To obtain Bonus Field Research tasks, you must have three or fewer active Field Research tasks when you log on for the first time each day.
**Trainers who purchase the Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 ticket after September 3 can obtain the daily bonus Field Research beginning the following day.


Timed Research: Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1

Trainers will be able to access Timed Research with the purchase of the Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 ticket! Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.


• 200 bonus PokéCoins
• 15,000 XP
• 15,000 Stardust

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.


Web Store Bonuses: Daily PokéCoin Bounty Ultra Ticket Box

Trainers can purchase the Daily PokéCoin Bounty Ultra Ticket Box exclusively via the Pokémon GO Web Store. This box includes all three Daily PokéCoin Bounty tickets for US$14.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and also includes an extra 100 bonus PokéCoins at no additional cost! With all three tickets, Trainers can enjoy the Daily PokéCoin Bounty ticket bonuses until December 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Please note that purchases are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Daily PokéCoin Bounty Ultra Ticket Box will be available on the web store until September 10, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon about Parts 2 and 3 of the Daily PokéCoin Bounty ticket, which are included in that purchase!




Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/daily-pokecoin-bounty-ticket-1

Queue up nicely!! Shiny Falinks, the Formation Pokémon, is making its debut in a Pokémon GO Raid Day event on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Falinks is in formation for a Raid Day event!

Falinks Raid Day - Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• Falinks will appear more frequently in raids*
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Falinks from raids
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from Saturday, September 7, at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 8, 2024, to 8:00 p.m. PDT.

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

Event Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles
• 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

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.
Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/falinks-raid-day-event

Niantic has announced that Dynamax Pokémon will be coming to Pokémon GO and players will be able to do Max Battles.

GO Big with Dynamax Pokémon in new Max Battles!

Trainers,
GO out, GO big, and GO wild with a new Season in Pokémon GO, where Dynamax Pokémon debut in Max Battles! Stay tuned for the latest findings on the Dynamax phenomenon!

GO Big

Tuesday, September 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Dynamax Debuts!

The following Pokémon will make their Pokémon GO Dynamax debuts in one-star Max Battles!

Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Skwovet
Wooloo

Pokémon caught from Max Battle encounters, as well as their Evolutions, can be Dynamaxed during Max Battles.

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Max Out Special Research

Another part of the Seasonal Special Research story will be available to all Trainers beginning at the start of the event. Trainers can complete tasks focused on Max Battles to earn Max Particles, a new avatar item, and more!

You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Event Bonuses

: 2× XP for winning a Max Battle
: 2× XP for spinning PokéStops

Field Research Task Encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Skwovet
Wooloo

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store - Max Particle Pack

An exclusive Max Particle Pack Bundle will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) starting September 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. PDT! The Max Particle Pack Bundle will feature six Max Particle Packs, for a total of 4,800 Max Particles for all your Dynamax needs!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-big-dynamax/

Leap, swing, and step into adventure during the GO All Out event in Pokémon GO! Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their debuts alongside a Special Research story with branching paths! The GO All Out event takes place from September 3rd, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to September 10th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

GO All Out with Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region!

Trainers,
GO out, GO big, and GO wild with a new Season in Pokémon GO as Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region make their debuts!

GO All Out

Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Pokémon Debuts

Time to celebrate—the following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Grookey
Thwackey
Rillaboom
Scorbunny
Raboot
Cinderace
Sobble
Drizzile
Inteleon
Dreepy
Drakloak
Dragapult

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers in the United Kingdom may encounter Stonjourner!
* You can use 25 Grookey Candy to evolve Grookey into Thwackey, and 100 Grookey Candy to evolve Thwackey into Rillaboom.
* You can use 25 Scorbunny Candy to evolve Scorbunny into Raboot, and 100 Scorbunny Candy to evolve Raboot into Cinderace.
* You can use 25 Sobble Candy to evolve Sobble into Drizzile, and 100 Sobble Candy to evolve Drizzile into Inteleon.
* You can use 25 Dreepy Candy to evolve Dreepy into Drakloak, and 100 Dreepy Candy to evolve Drakloak into Dragapult.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Skwovet and Shiny Wooloo—if you’re lucky!

Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble
Skwovet
Wooloo

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Dreepy

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Max Out Special Research

Choose your Galarian partner Pokémon! A new Special Research story with branching paths will be available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Max Out, you’ll be able to reach new heights with your chosen partner Pokémon. Depending on which partner Pokémon you choose, your Postcard Book background will change for the Season to celebrate your new companion!

You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs.

5 km Eggs: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, And more!
7 km Eggs: Galarian Meowth , Galarian Ponyta , Galarian Slowpoke , Galarian Farfetch’d , Galarian Zigzagoon , Galarian Darumaka , Galarian Yamask , Galarian Stunfisk
10 km Eggs: Dreepy And more!

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

: 2× XP for catching Pokémon
: 2× XP for evolving Pokémon

Field Research Task Encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble
Skwovet Galarian Stunfisk
Wooloo Galarian Stunfisk

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Galar-themed Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, XP, and additional encounters with Wooloo!

PokéStop Showcases

During this event, be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops where you can enter Galarian first partner Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store

Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.
Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts can now log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/go-out-galar-region

GO Battle League: Max Out Update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: Max Out is almost here!

GO Battle League: Max Out

GO Battle League: Max Out will start on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −8).

The following will occur at the beginning of the Season.

• End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
• Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
• Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.

GO Battle League: Max Out Schedule

The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −8) on the dates listed below.

Date	Schedule
September 3rd, 2024 until September 10th, 2024	Great League Galar Cup: Little Edition
September 10th, 2024 until September 17th, 2024	Ultra League Galar Cup: Little Edition
September 17th, 2024 until September 24th, 2024	Master League* Psychic Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
September 24th, 2024 until October 1st, 2024	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
October 1st, 2024 until October 8th, 2024	Great League Galar Cup: Great League Edition
October 8th, 2024 until October 15th, 2024	Ultra League Sunshine Cup
October 15th, 2024 until October 22nd, 2024	Master League* Halloween Cup: Little Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
October 22nd, 2024 until October 29th, 2024	Great League Remix Halloween Cup: Great League Edition
October 29th, 2024 until November 5th, 2024	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
November 5th, 2024 until November 12th, 2024	Great League Master Premier* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
November 12th, 2024 until November 19th, 2024	Ultra League Willpower Cup
November 19th, 2024 until November 26th, 2024	Master League Retro Cup* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
November 26th, 2024 until December 3rd, 2024	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* Catch Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

Max Out GO Battle Events GO Battle Weekend: Max Out

Saturday, November 2, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

• 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
• The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
• Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include shoes for your avatar inspired by Allister.
• Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.
• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), paid battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Complete it to earn 30,000 Stardust, three Rare Candies, and one Star Piece.

GO Battle League: Max Out Rewards

Guaranteed rank-up encounters - You can encounter the following Pokémon once per Season at the designated ranks.


Galarian Yamask
Haunter
Jangmo-o
Dragonite
Frigibax
Pikachu Libre

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
Ace Rank
Veteran Rank
Expert Rank
Legend Rank

Standard Encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon in reward encounters throughout the Season at the ranks shown in the image below.


Machop
Wobbuffet
Mienfoo
Skwovet
Wooloo
Frillish
Carbink
Scraggy
Galarian Stunfisk
Phantump
Falinks
Hisuian Sneasel
Cranidos
Shieldon
Active Raid Boss in five-star raids
Jangmo-o
Dratini
Frigibax

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
: The Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids can appear as a reward encounter after you reach rank 20.

GO Battle League Timed Research Pass

For our most dedicated battlers, a pass to access battle-themed Timed Research will be available in the in-game shop at no cost once GO Battle League: Max Out begins.

This Timed Research will keep track of your victories throughout the Season. Each research page will require 100 wins to complete, and doing so will award Stardust and items such as Rare Candy XL, an Elite Fast TM (at 400 wins), and an Elite Charged TM (at 500 wins). Keep at it throughout the Season to see how far you can get!

Avatar items and other rewards

Trainers will be able to earn the following avatar items, which are all inspired by Allister, the Gym Leader of Stow-on-Side Stadium from the Pokémon Shield video game!

• At Ace rank, you’ll receive shoes inspired by Allister.
• At Veteran rank, you’ll receive a mask inspired by Allister.
• At Expert rank, you’ll receive an outfit inspired by Allister.
• At Legend rank, you’ll receive a pose inspired by Allister.

Cups

You can look forward to the following cups this Season.

Galar Cup: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon found in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Pokédex are eligible
Psychic Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.Only Psychic-type Pokémon are eligible. Mew is not allowed.
Galar Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon found in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Pokédex are eligible.
Sunshine Cup - Only Normal-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon are eligible. Charizard is not allowed.
Halloween Cup: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.
Halloween Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.
Great League Remix - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. The 20 Pokémon that are most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League are not eligible. Those Pokémon are as follows.


Alolan Sandslash, Wigglytuff, Poliwrath, Dewgong, Lickitung, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Lanturn, Azumarill, Quagsire, Gligar, Mantine, Skarmory, Altaria, Whiscash, Bastiodon, Talonflame, Charjabug, Skeledirge, Annihilape

Master Premier - No CP limit. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Willpower Cup - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Fighting-, Psychic-, and Dark-type Pokémon will be eligible.
Retro Cup - Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are not eligible.
Catch Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the Max Out Season are eligible.*
*Pokémon must be caught between September 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. and December 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. local time.

Updates to the Combat System

The switch timer in the GO Battle League will be changed from 60 seconds to 50 seconds.*
*We’re trying out a reduced switch timer and will reevaluate the change for next Season and onward.

Attack Changes

The following changes to attacks will go live on Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

Rock Slide - Trainer Battles: 75 → 65 power
Wing Attack - Energy generation decreased
Counter - Energy generation decreased
Dig - Trainer Battles: 80 → 70 power
Parabolic Charge - Trainer Battles: 65 → 70 power. Energy cost decreased. Chance to increase the user’s Defense by one stage
Body Slam - Trainer Battles: 60 → 50 power
Swift - Energy cost decreased
Mud Shot - Trainer Battles: 3 → 4 power. Energy generation decreased
Future Sight - Trainer Battles: 120 → 110 power
Fire Spin - Trainer Battles: 10 → 11 power
Steel Wing - Energy generation decreased
Metal Claw - Energy generation increased
Trailblaze - Energy cost decreased
Zap Cannon - Chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s attack is decreased
Smack Down - Trainer Battles: 12 → 11 power
Razor Leaf - Trainer Battles: 10 → 9 power
Astonish - Trainer Battles: 9 → 12 power
Fairy Wind - Trainer Battles: 3 → 4 power
Karate Chop - Energy generation increased
Mud-Slap - Trainer Battles: 11 → 12 power. Energy generation increased.
Poison Sting - Trainer Battles: 3 → 4 power
Psywave - Energy generation increased
Rollout - Trainer Battles: 5 → 8 power
Sucker Punch - Trainer Battles: 5 → 8 power
Sky Attack - Trainer Battles: 75 → 85 power. Energy cost increased
Surf - Trainer Battles: 65 → 75 power. Energy cost increased.
Bone Club - Trainer Battles: 40 → 55 power
Brutal Swing - Trainer Battles: 65 → 55 power. Energy cost decreased.
Night Shade - Trainer Battles: 60 → 80 power. Energy cost decreased.
Power Gem - Trainer Battles: 80 → 85 power. Energy cost decreased.
Shadow Punch - Trainer Battles: 40 → 55 power.

Attack Availability Updates

Ledian - Ledian will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Counter.
Forretress - Forretress will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Volt Switch.
Breloom - Breloom will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Force Palm.
Hariyama - Hariyama will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Force Palm.
Mienshao - Mienshao will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Force Palm.
Clefable - Clefable will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Draining Kiss
Togetic - Togetic will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Draining Kiss
Ribombee - Ribombee will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Draining Kiss
Tapu Lele - Tapu Lele will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Draining Kiss
Pangoro - Pangoro will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Karate Chop.
Lickilicky - Lickilicky will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Spiritomb - Spiritomb will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Rock Tomb.
Dusknoir - Dusknoir will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Shadow Punch.
Galarian Slowbro - Galarian Slowbro will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Tropius - Tropius will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Mienshao - Mienshao will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Oranguru - Oranguru will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Passimian - Passimian will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Runerigus - Runerigus will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Hisuian Typhlosion - Hisuian Typhlosion will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Night Shade.
Zorua - Zorua will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Night Shade.
Zoroark - Zoroark will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Night Shade.
Hisuian Decidueye - Hisuian Decidueye will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Night Shade.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/go-battle-league-max-out

Get ready, Trainers! More Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region are coming to Pokémon GO! Dynamax Pokémon are also making their Pokémon GO debuts! Let’s GO!

YouTube Clip - Max Out — A New Season Emerges in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-C6_3qGoOc

Welcome to Pokémon GO: Max Out

September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. – December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time

GO Out

Encounter Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region! More Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region featured in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games on Nintendo Switch have arrived in Pokémon GO! Keep an eye out for them—we might find even more throughout the Season! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers in the United Kingdom may encounter Stonjourner!

Max Out Special Research

Choose your Galarian partner Pokémon! A new Special Research story with branching paths will be available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Max Out, you’ll be able to reach new heights with your chosen partner Pokémon. Depending on which partner Pokémon you choose, your Postcard Book background will change to celebrate your choice!

GO Big A Dynamax Debut

Breaking news: Dynamax Pokémon are emerging in Pokémon GO! Reports indicate that they are appearing at mysterious new Power Spots being discovered across the globe. Rally your friends to take on new Max Battles, catch these mighty Pokémon, and unlock the power of newly discovered Max Particles.

Sources say that starting in September, Trainers around the world will begin to uncover Power Spots on the in-game map. These Power Spots are believed to eventually contain Dynamax Pokémon that can be challenged in battle. Be sure to get a head start by scouting out these Power Spots and collecting Max Particles before embarking on your first series of Max Battles!

Prepare yourself for one of the biggest updates to Pokémon GO yet! Stay tuned for the latest research on Dynamax Pokémon, Max Battles, Power Spots, Max Particles, and more here.

Community Days

Mark your calendar! Max Out will have Community Day events on the following dates.

September Community Day - September 14th, 2024
October Community Day - October 5th, 2024
November Community Day - November 10th, 2024

Themed Stickers

You’ll be able to get themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop

GO Battle League

The GO Battle League returns as part of Max Out! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as Master Premier, Halloween Cup, Willpower Cup, Great League: Remix, and more! Visit the GO Battle League web page for the schedule and more info!

Seasonal Rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.


Galarian Weezing
Galarian Mr. Mime
Excadrill
Scraggy
Furfrou
Jangmo-o

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Different Pokémon will appear in the wild!

As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world!


Cities: Gengar , Skitty , Beldum , Scraggy , Trubbish , Furfrou , Lechonk , and more!


Forests: Exeggutor, Chansey , Pinsir , Hoppip , Shroomish , Emolga , Grubbin , and more!


Mountains: Onix , Sudowoodo , Sableye , Aggron , Boldore, Stunfisk , Golett , and more!


Beaches & Water: Kingler, Staryu , Lapras , Remoraid , Ducklett , Crabrawler , Sandygast, and more!


Northern Hemisphere: Chikorita , Cyndaquil , Totodile , Pineco , Hisuian Qwilfish , Larvitar , Deerling (Autumn) and more!


Southern Hemisphere: Hisuian Voltorb , Feebas , Snivy , Tepig , Oshawott , Deerling (Spring), Deino , and more!

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season!

2 km Eggs: Cleffa , Igglybuff , Tyrogue , Wynaut , Larvesta , and more!


5 km Eggs: Larvesta (Spring), Deino , Komala (Spring), Deino , Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, and more!
Adventure Sync Rewards: Chingling , Riolu , Tyrunt , Amaura , Phantump , and more!


7 km Eggs: Galarian Meowth , Galarian Slowpoke , Galarian Farfetch’d , Galarian Zigzagoon , Galarian Yamask , and more!
7 km Eggs from Mateo’s Gift Exchange: Hisuian Growlithe , Hisuian Sneasel , Basculin (White-Stripe) , Deino , Pancham , and more!


10 km Eggs: Druddigon , Larvesta , Dreepy, Charcadet, Frigibax, and more!
Adventure Sync Rewards: Dratini , Rockruff , Drampa , Jangmo-o , Frigibax and more!

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Seasonal Bonuses

Max Out will feature the following bonuses all Season long!

: Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak
: Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak
: Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
: One additional Candy when trading Pokémon
: Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/seasons/max-out

Ponyta, the Fire Horse Pokémon, and Galarian Ponyta, the Unique Horn Pokémon, will appear more frequently during Pokémon GI Community Day on September 14th, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time.

PLAYER WARNING:

Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta with Remote Raid Passes. If there are dangerous storms, health restrictions or other reasons that would endanger you during the time period for this event in your area, please do not force yourself to venture out to participate in this event. Damage to devices may also occur in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

September 2024 Community Day: Ponyta & Galarian Ponyta

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Ponyta, the Fire Horse Pokémon, and Galarian Ponyta, the Unique Horn Pokémon, will be featured during September Community Day!

September 2024 Community Day: Ponyta & Galarian Ponyta

Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will appear more frequently in the wild.*
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured Attack

Evolve Ponyta or Galarian Ponyta during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Rapidash or Galarian Rapidash that knows the Charged Attack Wild Charge.

Wild Charge - Trainer Battles: 90 power. Gyms and raids: 100 power.

Community Day Special Research

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta Community Day–exclusive Special Research.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research go live.
• Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.
• To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
: Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these bonuses will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Bonus Raid Battles After Community Day

Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

After the three-hour Community Day event ends, Trainers will be able to take on special four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-Star Raid Battles

Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will appear in four-star raids! You can only join these raids using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used to join these Raid Battles.

Four-Star Raid Battle Bonus

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta, additional Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes.*

*Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during September Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Field Research

September Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta to earn rewards such as Stardust, Great Balls, additional encounters with Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta, and more!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta Community Day!

Pokémon GO Web Store – Ultra Community Day Box

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 10 Ultra Balls, one Elite Charged TM, and one Special Research ticket will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). This web store deal will be available starting September 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT, three days before the ticket is available in the in-game shop!

Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Event Bundles

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.
For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.
For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.
Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-september-2024-ponyta/