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.
