Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day
Time and Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon will appear in six-star Max Battles!
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom—if you’re lucky!
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
- Additional Power Spots will be active
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
- Up to three Special Trades for the day
- From July 31 at 5:00 p.m. to August 1 at 8:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 20
The following bonuses will be active on August 1, 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.
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 Saturday, August 1, 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box
The 
Gigantamax Rillaboom 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!
Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store soon!
