Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend
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Time and Date
Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend will start on Saturday, March 15, at 6:00 a.m. and end on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Dynamax Debut!
The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles!
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the event.
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
- 1/4 adventuring distance to receive
Max Particles* - Power Spots will refresh more frequently
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
The following bonus will be active from Monday, March 10, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- 3/4 Max Particle cost for unlocking and powering up Max Moves
*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.
Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.
Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax 
Drilbur to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax 
Raikou! Timed Research tasks will also award Drilbur 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 Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
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