Lapras, the Transport Pokémon, is making its Gigantamax debut in six-star Max Battles! Mark December 8 on your calendar, and get ready for Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day! Plus, keep an eye out for Max Mushrooms, exciting new items that double the damage your Pokémon deal during Max Battles!
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Lapras will be featured in Max Battles. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.
In addition, Max Mushrooms, an item that temporarily amplifies the Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, and Max Move attacks of your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokêmon in Max Battles will be fully introduced.
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
The following bonuses will be active on December 8, 2024, 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*
*For these bonuses to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu.
Event Ticket
For US$5.00 (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, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
