Pokémon GO’s Dynamax Trails event runs from November 16 at 10:00 a.m. to November 23 at 8:00 p.m. local time, bringing a week of Max Battles and the return of Eternatus!
Expect more Power Spots active than usual, GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe, themed wild encounters, and Max Battles galore! Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
Bonuses
The event features the following bonuses:
Eternatus returns!
A chance to receive Max Particles when catching event-themed Pokémon in the wild or after Max Battles
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All Dynamax Pokémon* that have appeared in Pokémon GO may appear in Max Battles
More Power Spots than usual will be active
- *Excludes Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
- Max Particles cannot be obtained from catches with the Explorer Gadget or a Pokémon GO Plus +.
Eternatus Returns
Eternatus
Encounter the Poison- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon Eternatus as you progress through a Max Battle adventure with GO Pass: Dynamax Trails.
Trainers who have not already caught Eternatus can encounter it through GO Pass: Dynamax Trails. Trainers who have already caught Eternatus will receive 100 Eternatus Candy instead.
Eternatus requires much more Candy and Candy XL to power up due to its massive power. GO Pass: Dynamax Trails and GO Pass Deluxe: Dynamax Trails will provide Eternatus Candy and Candy XL.
Trainers who have already caught Eternatus can continue their journey with it and earn more Candy to power it up.
Prepare for the biggest battles of Pokémon GO as Eternamax Eternatus darkens the sky worldwide in Max Battles.
Eternamax Eternatus will take over the majority of Power Spots on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.
While Trainers will not be able to catch Eternamax Eternatus after defeating it in Max Battles, they will earn a large amount of Eternatus Candy and Eternatus Candy XL, which can be used to power up Eternatus.
The Eternatus event features the following bonuses:
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8× Max Particles from Power Spots
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Max Particle collection limit increased to 2,400
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All Dynamax Pokémon* that have appeared in Pokémon GO may appear in Max Battles
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From November 20 at 1:00 p.m. to November 21 at 6:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8), the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 30
*Excludes Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including any Pokémon* that has debuted in Dynamax Max Battles.
(*) Excludes Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
Max Battles
Prepare for the return of Dynamax Pokémon seen in Pokémon GO! All previously released Dynamax Pokémon, excluding Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, may appear in Max Battles. Trainers who take on Max Battles during the event will have a chance of receiving a Special Background after making a successful catch. This Special Background will appear on the Pokémon’s summary page to commemorate the event.
Spotlight Hour
Spotlight Hour on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time will feature the following Pokémon:
The following bonus will be active during Spotlight Hour:
2× Catch Candy
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete them to earn Stardust, Eternatus Candy, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more.
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, purchasing them from the in-game shop, and making progress on your GO Pass.
GO Pass: Dynamax Trails
From Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Dynamax Trails will be available in Pokémon GO.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Dynamax Trails on Monday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. local time
You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, November 23, at 8:00 p.m. local time
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Trainers who claim Tier 1 rewards on GO Pass: Into the Wild will receive early access to GO Pass: Dynamax Trails on Saturday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. local time
GO Pass Ranks and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass and earn the following rewards:
- Encounters with event-themed Dynamax Pokémon with a Special Background
- An encounter with Eternatus, or 100 Eternatus Candy if you have already caught Eternatus
- Eternatus Candy and Candy XL
- Rare Candy
- Stardust
- Event-themed stickers
- And more!
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
| Tier | Rewards |
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| Tier 1 (Rank 15) |
2× Catch Stardust
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| Tier 2 (Rank 35) |
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| Tier 3 (Rank 55) |
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GO Pass Deluxe Ranks and Rewards
For US$4.99, Trainers can upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
Trainers who claim Tier 1 rewards on GO Pass: Into the Wild will automatically be upgraded to GO Pass Deluxe: Dynamax Trails for free.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Dynamax Trails on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards:
- Additional encounters with even more event-themed Dynamax Pokémon with a Special Background
- Even more Eternatus Candy and Candy XL
- Silver Pinap Berries
- Rare Candy XL
- Event-themed stickers
- And more!
Expiration notice
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim them before they expire.
