Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend takes place from Saturday, March 15, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time! The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO debut in five-star Max Battles:
Raikou
Dynamax
Prep your best squad to defeat Dynamax Raikou with our in-depth Max Battle guide here!
Event bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the event:
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Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
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8× Max Particles from Power Spots
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1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
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Power Spots will refresh more frequently
Additional Max Move Bonus
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:
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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.
Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend 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.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Collect 500 Max Particles |
Drilbur
Dynamax
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| Win a Max Battle |
50×
Drilbur Candy
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| Win 3 Max Battles |
3×
Fast TM
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| Catch 5 Max Pokémon |
300×
Max Particle
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| Level up a Max Move 3 times |
300×
Max Particle
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| Unlock a Max Move |
300×
Max Particle
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| Power up Pokémon 5 times |
25×
Drilbur Candy
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| Power up Pokémon 10 Times |
10×
Drilbur XL Candy
|
Rewards
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7500×
Stardust
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500×
Max Particle
Dynamax Drilbur
Drilbur
Dynamax
Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Drilbur to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Raikou! As Raikou is a pure Electric type, it is only weak to Ground types, so arming yourself with good Dynamax Excadrill will be absolutely essential!
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.
Campfire
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.
