A free GO Wild Area: Gigantamax Machamp Power Up Timed Research is available globally from November 6–8, 2026. Trainers must log in during this weekend to receive the research, but have until November 15 to complete it.
The research rewards a Gigantamax Machamp encounter for exploring 5 km, alongside Machop Candy, Candy XL, Max Particles, Stardust, and other items.
GO Wild Area: Gigantamax Machamp Power Up! Timed Research
Gigantamax Machamp
This Timed Research will award an encounter with Gigantamax Machamp, who can help you take on Gigantamax Duraludon and other powerful Pokémon appearing during Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 5 km |
Gigantamax Machamp
|
| Catch a Pokémon on 2 different days |
110×
Machop
Candy
|
| Catch a Pokémon on 3 different days |
600×
Max Particle
|
| Catch a Pokémon on 4 different days |
110×
Machop
Candy XL
|
| Catch a Pokémon on 5 different days |
800×
Max Particle
|
| Rewards |
|
Trainers in New Zealand were among the first to report receiving the free Timed Research, confirming that the Gigantamax Machamp encounter is awarded for exploring 5 km.
Note on Timed Research
You must log in between Friday, November 6, at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time to receive this Timed Research. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
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