Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

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

Additional Power Spots will be active

8× Max Particles from Power Spots

Up to three Special Trades for the day

From October 2 at 5:00 p.m. to October 3 at 8:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 20

The following bonuses will be active on October 3, 2026, 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.

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
• 6,400 Max Particles

You’ll also receive the following bonus.

2× XP from Max Battles

This Timed Research will be effective on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Featured Pokémon

The following Pokémon will appear in six-star Max Battles!

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Gigantamax Cinderace

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace—if you’re lucky!

Where can I find Max Battles?

Max Battles appear at Power Spots and require teamwork. Use the Pokémon GO Map to find active battles and locations where battles may appear during the event.

You can also check nearby events for community meetups hosted by Community Ambassadors, or find your community to coordinate with other Trainers.

Paid Timed Research

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research, which rewards 1 Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, 6,400 Max Particles, and 2× XP from Max Battles.

The Timed Research is available on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Tasks have not yet been announced.

Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace will be released with the start of the event.

Gigantamax Cinderace

Pokémon GO Web Store – Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Gigantamax Cinderace 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 800 Max Particles at no additional cost!