Welcome to the new Pokémon GO Season, the Max Out season! Max Out Season runs from September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
During the Season of Max Out, Dynamax comes to Pokémon GO, new Pokémon from the Galar region debut, and more!
Max Out
Date & Time 📆
- From September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time
- Ends December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Season-long bonuses 🎁
The following bonuses are specific to Max Out:
- Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak
- Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak
- Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
- One additional Candy when trading Pokémon
- Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon
Season Highlights
More Pokémon from the Galar Region Debut
More Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region featured in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games on Nintendo Switch have arrived in Pokémon GO! Keep an eye out for them—we might find even more throughout the Season!
Stonjourner
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers in the United Kingdom may encounter Stonjourner!
Max Out Free Special Research
Choose your Galarian Partner Pokémon! Partner Pokémon is the official term for Starter Pokémon.
A new Special Research story with branching paths will be available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Max Out, you’ll be able to reach new heights with your chosen partner Pokémon.
Depending on which partner Pokémon you choose, your Postcard Book background will change to celebrate your choice!
You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Dynamax Debut
Breaking news: Dynamax Pokémon are emerging in Pokémon GO!
Reports indicate that they are appearing at mysterious new Power Spots being discovered across the globe. Rally your friends to take on new Max Battles, catch these mighty Pokémon, and unlock the power of newly discovered Max Particles.
Sources say that starting in September, Trainers around the world will begin to uncover Power Spots on the in-game map. These Power Spots are believed to eventually contain Dynamax Pokémon that can be challenged in battle. Be sure to get a head start by scouting out these Power Spots and collecting Max Particles before embarking on your first series of Max Battles!
Prepare yourself for one of the biggest updates to Pokémon GO yet! Stay tuned for the latest research on Dynamax Pokémon, Max Battles, Power Spots, Max Particles, and more.
PokéStop Showcases
PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Max Out will be held from Saturday to Sunday as well as from Monday to Wednesday. Log in weekly to find out which Pokémon you can show off!
Community Days
Mark your calendar! Max Out will have Community Day events on the following dates:
- September 21 – September Community Day
- October 12 – October Community Day
- November 10 – November Community Day
GO Battle League
The GO Battle League returns as part of Max Out! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as Master Premier, Halloween Cup, Willpower Cup, Great League: Remix, and more.
Visit the GO Battle League: Max Out article for the schedule and more info!
Wild Encounters
Different Pokémon will appear in the wild! As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world.
Hemisphere exclusive encounters
Different Pokémon will appear in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere as well:
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Eggs
The following Pokémon hatch from Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group!
2 km Eggs
5 km Eggs
7 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
Adventure Sync Rewards
The following Pokémon hatch from Adventure Sync Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group.
5 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
Routes Rewards
7 km Eggs from Mateo Gift Exchange
Research Breakthrough Research
Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon:
A note on Seasonal Field Research tasks
During the Season of Max Out, most Field Research tasks will be available during the entire Season, instead of changing every month. Field Research tasks that award an encounter with Spinda will still rotate monthly. Field Research available during in-game events will replace some of these Field Research tasks.
