Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day
Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
Gigantamax Lapras*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the event.
- Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, July 18, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
- 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*^
- 2× Max Particles from exploring^
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
- Two additional Special Trades can be made.
*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.
^While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these will be active from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.
Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Passimian to round out your battle team when you take on Gigantamax Lapras! Timed Research tasks will also award Passimian 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 Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
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 Saturday, July 19, 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 Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 5:00 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!
Pokémon GO Web Store
The Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99. It includes an event ticket and a bonus Max Particle Pack at no additional cost.
There will also be a Max Battle Boost Box for US$7.99. The deal will feature a Max Mushroom and seven Max Particle Packs to prepare you for encounters with Gigantamax Lapras!
All prices listed may also be in the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Check them out on the Pokémon GO Web Store!
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—The Pokémon GO team