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Gigantamax Garbodor debuts in Pokémon GO during a special Max Battle Day event on Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Trainers can look forward to increased Max Particle limit, two additional special trades, Gigantamax Gardobor appearing on all Power Spots and more! Read on for all details, CP ranges, ticketed bonuses, and everything else you need to know to prepare.
Bonuses
Power Spots will refresh more frequently
Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600 and 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
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1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles and 2× Max Particles from exploring^
Two additional Special Trades
Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 (from Friday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT)
- (*) 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. Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.
- (^) While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these will be active from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Featured Pokémon: Gigantamax Garbodor
Gigantamax Garbodor
Gigantamax GarbodorHow to Beat Gigantamax Garbodor: Best Counters & Guide will debut in Max Battles during the event! Gigantamax Garbodor is a pure Poison type, meaning it is weak to Ground and Psychic type moves. Garbodor can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Max Battles:
- From 1271 CP to 1339 CP, with no weather boost
Regular and Shiny Comparison
Like all Gigantamax Bosses, you can catch the shiny version of Garbodor from a Gigantamax Battle. It has a bright and noticeable fun shiny!
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Garbodor
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Gigantamax Garbodor
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Gigantamax Garbodor Max Battle Day Lead-Up Timed Research
📅 From Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time to Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time. Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Drilbur. The Timed Research tasks will also award Drilbur Candy and Max Particles to help power up your battle team.
Tasks
| Task | Rewards |
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| Win a Max Battle |
Drilbur
Dynamax
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| Win 2 Max Battles |
25×
Drilbur
Candy
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| Win 3 Max Battles |
25×
Drilbur
Candy
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| Win 4 Max Battles |
25×
Drilbur
Candy
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| Win 5 Max Battles |
25×
Drilbur
Candy
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Rewards
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7500×
Max Particles
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500×
Max Particles
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Gigantamax Garbodor Max Battle Day Premium 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 along with bonuses of 2× XP from Max Battles and your Max Particle collection limit will be increased to 5,600.
| Task | Rewards |
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| Catch a Pokémon |
1×
Max Mushroom
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Rewards
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25000×
XP
This Timed Research will be effective on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Max Battle Boost Box
The Max Battle Boost Box will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)! This deal will feature a Max Mushroom and seven Max Particle Packs to prepare you for encounters with Gigantamax Garbodor! You can only hold up to 12 Max Particle Packs in your Item Bag at one time.
