
Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend takes place from Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time! The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO debut in five-star Max Battles:
You can learn everything about countering Dynamax Entei in our Dynamax Entei Max Battle Guide. The following info was shared by Trainers from New Zealand:
- G-Max Kingler, G-Max Blastoise, Blissey team is as great as predicted!
- Entei is easier to defeat than D-Max Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres
- Overheat one shots pretty much everything, other moves are fine
- Good catch rate, no weird bugs, aim straight for the middle of the boss
The following bonuses will be active during the event:
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
- 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently
Additional Max Move Bonus
The following bonus will be active from Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. to
Sunday, April 27, 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 their Nearby menu.
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.

Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Sobble to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Entei! Timed Research tasks will also award Sobble Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team.
Task | Reward |
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Collect 500 Max Particles |
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Win a Max Battle |
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Win 3 Max Battles |
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Catch 5 Max Pokémon |
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Level up a Max Move 3 times |
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Unlock a Max Move |
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Power up Pokémon 5 times |
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Power up Pokémon 10 Times |
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Rewards
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7500× Stardust
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500× Max Particle
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Campfire makes it easier than ever to find both Max Battles and other Trainers to help you take them on. View nearby Max Battle and Flare activity within Pokémon GO by tapping the green icon under the compass in the top right of the map view, and check out meetups online on the Campfire Map.