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Fly high with the Gigantamax debut of the Butterfly Pokémon.
Gigantamax Butterfree is fluttering fiercely into the spotlight in Pokémon GO’s Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day, which takes place on August 3, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. During this time, the Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto will appear in Gigantamax Battles, with fortunate Trainers potentially encountering a Shiny Butterfree.
Max out your Pokémon GO Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day experience with these event bonuses.
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
- All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
- Power Spots refresh more frequently
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
- Two additional Special Trades
- The daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 20 (August 2 at 5:00 p.m. to August 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT)
- 2× Max Particles from exploring (August 3 from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time)
- 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles (August 3 from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time)
Make the most of your Butterfree battling with Timed Research available leading up to the event. From July 28, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. to August 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time, you can complete Timed Research to earn an encounter with Dynamax Darumaka. Other rewards include Candy and Max Particles. Trainers can also purchase a ticket for event-exclusive Timed Research for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency). Completing paid Timed Research earns rewards including one Max Mushroom and 25,000 XP, and it includes additional event bonuses such as 2× XP from Max Battles and an increased Max Particle collection limit of 5,600.
Six-star Gigantamax Battles in Pokémon GO are notoriously challenging, with each battle requiring between 20 and 40 Trainers to secure a victory. Trainers can now use the RSVP planner and Remote Raid Passes for Max Battles against Gigantamax Pokémon, making it easier to gather enough Trainers to defeat this powerful Max Pokémon.
Because of the challenge level, it’s a good idea not to just wing it with your battle team. As a Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon, Gigantamax Butterfree is vulnerable to Fire-, Electric-, Ice-, Flying-, and Rock-type attacks. Trainers can only use Dynamax Pokémon, Gigantamax Pokémon, Crowned Sword Zacian, or Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Gigantamax Battles, and you’ll be most successful if you pick Pokémon that know attacks with these types.
While Gigantamax Pokémon have a fixed G-Max Attack, Dynamax Pokémon have a Max Move attack type that matches the type of their Fast Attack. So, if you have Dynamax Pokémon that you think would be a good Gigantamax Butterfree counter, be sure they know a Fire-, Electric-, Ice-, Flying-, or Rock-type Fast Attack. Leveling up your team’s attacks prior to battle will help ensure that they deal maximum damage against their powerful foe. Strengthening and evolving your Pokémon prior to the Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day will also allow you to focus on taking on as many Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battles as possible.
Gigantamax Pokémon that might make good counters to Gigantamax Butterfree include Charizard, Lapras, and Cinderace. For dynamite Dynamax additions, consider Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Shuckle, Raikou, Entei, and Cryogonal.
If you need a damage boost, consider Max Mushrooms. These items temporarily double all damage from your Pokémon in Max Battles. Using more than one Max Mushroom lengthens the duration of the increased damage, but it will not multiply the damage. You can access your Max Mushrooms from your Item Bag while in the Max Battle lobby. And if you need another boost, Crowned Sword Zacian’s Adventure Effect, Behemoth Blade, increases your Pokémon’s attack during Max Battles.
Want more Max Battle tips? Get them here.
Soar to victory during the Pokémon GO Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day, Trainers!
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Fly free and battle hard on Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day!
Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 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!
Gigantamax Butterfree*
*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.
- Two additional Special Trades.
- From August 2 at 5:00 p.m. to August 3 at 8:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), the daily Remote Raid Pass limit will increase from 10 to 20.
The following bonuses will be active on August 3, 2025, 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 Butterfree! These tasks will also award Candy and Max Particles to help power up your team.
July 28 at 6:00 a.m. – August 3 at 5:00 p.m local time
Dynamax Darumaka*
*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
You’ll also receive the following bonuses.
- 2× XP from Max Battles
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 5,600
This Timed Research will be effective on Sunday, August 3, 2025, 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, August 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
RSVP Planner with Gigantamax Battles
As of August 1, 2025, the RSVP planner feature will support Gigantamax Battles!
More easily coordinate with friends, family, and other Trainers in your community and around the world to have fun tackling both raids and Gigantamax Battles together!
Visit the RSVP planner blog post to learn more about this feature!
Find Your Community!
You don’t have to face the challenge alone. Find your community to rally enough fellow Trainers to take on the battles during the event.
These Max Battles are Pokémon GO’s biggest challenges yet, and can only be won when enough Trainers unite as a team.
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!
Pokémon GO Web Store – Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Gigantamax Butterfree 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 Max Particle Pack at no additional cost!
Check it out on the Pokémon GO Web Store!
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—The Pokémon GO team
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