The Gigantamax Butterfree Day in Pokémon GO features the debut of Gigantamax Butterfree in six-star Max Battles. In addition, Trainers will be able to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Butterree if lucky. The Max Battle Day is on Sunday, August 3, 2025. It starts at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day Bonuses
During the events, Trainers will have access to the following bonuses.
- 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.
Furthermore, the following bonuses will be active on August 3, 2025, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles.
- 2× Max Particles from exploring.
Timed Research
There will be Timed Research available leading into the event. Completing the Timed Research leads to an encounter with a Dynamax Darumaka. These tasks will also award Darumaka Candy and Max Particles to help power up your team.
Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day Event Ticket
Trainers can purchase the event-themed ticket for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). The ticket grants access to event-exclusive Timed Research with rewards including 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.
Gigantamax Butterfree Recommended Counters
Gigantamax Butterfree is a Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon. It is double-weak to Pokémon with Rock-type moves. It is also single-weak to Pokémon with either Flying-, Fire-, Electric-, or Ice-type moves. Thankfully, we have a few useful Pokémon in their Dynamax or Gigantamax form that can learn the moves Butterfree is weak to. They are as follows.
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw as a Fast Attack and Behemoth Bash as a Charged Attack. The role of this Pokémon is a defender and should be the Pokémon in the first team slot. It should have its Max Guard maxed.
- Dynamax Zapdos with Thunder Shock as a Fast Attack and Thunder as a Charged Attack. The role of this Pokémon is an attacker and should be the Pokémon in the second team slot. It should have its Max Attack maxed.
- Gigantamax Charizard with Air Slash as a Fast Attack and Fire Spin as a Charged Attack. The role of this Pokémon is an attacker and should be the Pokémon in the third team slot. It should have its Max Attack maxed.
Good luck with your max battle weekend.
