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Electrify your weekend with a dynamite Dynamax challenge.
Sparks will fly in Pokémon GO during Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend, which takes place from March 15, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. to March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time. This legendary challenge includes Timed Research opportunities that kick off on March 10 at 6:00 a.m. local time. Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Drilbur, which could be immensely helpful in battles against Dynamax Raikou. Other Timed Research rewards include Drilbur Candy and Max Particles. Tasks must be completed and rewards claimed by March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Get amped up for the following event bonuses, which will be in effect throughout the event.
- Max Particle collection limit will increase to 1,600
- 1/4 Adventure distance to receive Max Particles
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
- 3/4 Max Particle cost for unlocking and powering up Max Moves
Raikou is an Electric-type Pokémon, so it’s vulnerable only to Ground-type attacks. In a Max Battle, Trainers must use Gigantamax or Dynamax Pokémon, which limits the available Pokémon pool. As the only Ground-type Dynamax Pokémon currently in the game, Drilbur and Excadrill are incredible assets in Raikou Max Battles. Greedent may not be a Ground-type Pokémon, but it can learn a Ground-type Fast Attack. The Max Move a Dynamax Pokémon attacks with is the same type as its Fast Attack, so equipping Greedent with the Fast Attack Mud Shot is a solid strategy for Raikou Max Battles.
Currently, there aren’t any Ground-type Gigantamax Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, but Gigantamax Toxtricity and Gigantamax Venusaur are both resistant to Electric-type attacks. Plus, Gigantamax Gengar is an absolute beast when it comes to dealing massive quantities of damage, making it an effective choice to round out your team.
Have an electrifying Max Battle Weekend, Trainers!
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An electrifying Max Battle Weekend awaits with Dynamax Raikou!
Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend
Saturday, March 15, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 16, 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!
Dynamax Raikou*
*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
The following bonus will be active from Monday, March 10, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- 3/4 Max Particle cost for unlocking and powering up Max Moves
*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.
Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.
Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Drilbur to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Raikou! Timed Research tasks will also award Drilbur Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Max out your chances for victory with Campfire!
Campfire makes it easier than ever to find both Max Battles and other Trainers to help you take them on. View nearby Max Battle and Flare activity within Pokémon GO by tapping the green icon under the compass in the top right of the map view, and check out meetups online on the Campfire Map!
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—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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