Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day
Time and Date
Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day will happen on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Gigantamax Debut!
The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Gigantamax debut in six-star Max Battles!
Meowth caught from Max Battle encounters will be unable to evolve.
✨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.- All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles.
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots.
- Up to four Special Trades for the day.
- From February 14 at 4:00 p.m. to February 15 at 8:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8), the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 20.
The following bonuses will be active on February 15, 2026, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- 2× Max Particles from exploring.*
- 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles.*
*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.
Timed Research
There will be Timed Research available leading into the event.
Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Pokémon that is a strong contender for battles against Gigantamax Meowth! These tasks will also award Candy and Max Particles to help power up your team.
February 9 at 6:00 a.m. – February 15 at 5:00 p.m local time
Dynamax 
Machop✨
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Ticket
For US$4.99 (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.
- 1
Max Mushroom - 25,000 XP
- 6,400 Max Particles
You’ll also receive the following bonus.
- 2× XP from Max Battles
This Timed Research will be effective on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 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.
Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and a bonus 
Premium Battle Pass!