To the Max Special Research is an introductory Research that teaches Trainers the basics of Dynamax, the new Power Spots, and the resources connected with this feature. Completing this Research will reward a Dynamax Wooloo, Dynamax Skwovet, and the new Dynamax Band avatar item.
Power Spots are a new map markers are connected to the Pokémon GO Dynamax feature. Trainers can start collecting Max Particles from them.
To the Max Special Research Tasks and Rewards
Once the new Power Spots start appearing in your area, a new Special Research will become available. Trainers can complete the To the Max Special Research to unlock an encounter with a Dynamax Wooloo in Stage 1, and Dynamax Skwovet in Stage 2.
To the Max (1/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Collect MP from 3 Power Spots |
30×
Poke Ball
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| Explore 5km |
20×
Great Ball
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| Collect 500 Max Particles |
10×
Ultra Ball
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| Stage Rewards | |
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To the Max (2/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Collect MP from 10 Power Spots |
100×
Max Particle
|
| Collect 500 Max Particles |
2×
Golden Razz Berry
|
| Level Up 1 Max Move |
5×
Rare Candy
|
| Stage Rewards | |
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To the Max (3/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Win a Max Battle |
100×
Max Particle
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| Unlock a Max Move |
10×
Ultra Ball
|
| Win 3 Max Battles |
2×
Silver Pinap Berry
|
| Catch a Max Pokémon |
2500×
Stardust
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| Stage Rewards | |
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Power Spots are live!
Power Spots are a new type of map marker you can encounter on the overworld map. They are not replacing any of the existing PokéStops or Gyms. Interacting with a Power Spot rewards Max Particles, but only once per day per Spot.
Here is what we know about Power Spots:
- You get about 120 Max Particles per Power Spot
- They are completely separate to PokéStops and Gyms
- Auto catchers auto collect particles if nearby
- It is unclear which data is used to create Power Spots
- Seems to use Niantics Waypoints from other games
Early speculation indicates Waypoints from other Niantic game, which were previously unused in Pokémon GO – probably Ingress Portals.
Each Power Spot has a timer, but it is not clear what it does, or to what event is it counting down. According to one report, it looks like Power Spots will start to appear at 12pm local time in your area.
Powering up and unlocking Max Moves
You can level up all Max Moves from Level 1 to Level Max (level 3), and it costs a set amount of Max Particles, and that Pokémon’s Candy and Candy XL. Here are the costs:
- Your Dynamax Pokémon has 1 Max move, Max Guard (shield) and Max Spirit (heal)
- Unlocking Max Guard and Max Spirit costs 400 Max Particles and 50 Candy each.
- Maxing each out you need a total of 1,800 Max Particles, 150 Candy and 40 Candy XL
