Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend
Time and Date
Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend will start on Saturday, November 29, at 6:00 a.m. and end on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Dynamax Debut!
The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles!
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the event.
Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600- 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
*For this bonus to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu. 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.
Free Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.
Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax 
Gastly to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Lugia! Timed Research tasks will also award Gastly Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Free Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Max Battle Boost Box
The Max Battle Boost Box will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)! The deal will feature a 
Max Mushroom and seven 
Max Particle Packs to prepare you for encounters with Dynamax Lugia!