Gigantamax Lapras returns to Pokémon GO during a special Raid Day event on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Trainers can look forward to an increased remote raid pass limit, two additional special trades, and an increase to the Max Particle daily limit.
Read on for all details, CP ranges, ticketed bonuses, and everything else you need to know to prepare! For those looking ahead, pay attention to our Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Guide for counters.
Event details
Starts 📅 – Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
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Ends 📅 – Saturday, July 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
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1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*^
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2× Max Particles from exploring^
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8× Max Particles from Power Spots
Two additional Special Trades
Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, July 18, at 5:00
p.m. to Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
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Power Spots will refresh more frequently
*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 Lapras will feature in Max Battles during the event! Gigantamax Lapras is a Water and Ice type Pokémon.
Gigantamax Lapras
- Gigantamax Lapras’s Raid CPs range from 1435 CP to 1509 CP (100% IVs)
Regular and Shiny comparison
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Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Lead-Up Timed Research
📅 From Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time to Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time. Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Passimian. The Timed Research tasks will also award Passimian Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team.
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Collect 500 Max Particles |
Passimian
Dynamax
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| Win a Max Battle |
50×
Passimian
Candy
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| Win 3 Max Battles |
3×
Fast TM
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| Catch 5 Max Pokémon |
300×
Max Particles
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| Level up a Max Move 3 times |
300×
Max Particles
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| Unlock a Max Move |
300×
Max Particles
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| Power up Passimian 5 times |
20×
Passimian
Candy
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| Power up Pokémon 10 times |
5×
Passimian
Candy XL
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Completion 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, July 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Event Ticket
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research:
2x XP from Max Battles
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Max Particle collection limit increased to 5,600
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25,000 XP
1x Max Mushroom
This Timed Research will be effective on Saturday, July 19, 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, July 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or your local currency equivalent). It includes an event ticket and a bonus Max Particle Pack at no additional cost.
There will also be a Max Battle Boost Box for US$7.99 (or your local currency equivalent). The deal will feature a Max Mushroom and seven Max Particle Packs to prepare you for encounters with Gigantamax Lapras.
