Dynamax Lugia debuts in Pokémon GO during a special Max Battle Day weekend on Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th, 2025. Trainers can look forward to increased Max Particle limit, Dynamax Lugia appearing on Power Spots that refresh more frequently and more! Read on for all details, CP ranges, ticketed bonuses, and everything else you need to know to prepare.
Bonuses
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Power Spots will refresh more frequently -
Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600 -
1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles and 2× Max Particles from exploring^ -
8× Max Particles from Power Spots
- (*) 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.
Featured Pokémon: Dynamax Lugia
Dynamax Lugia will debut in Max Battles during the event! Dynamax Lugia is a Psychic and type, meaning it is weak to Dark Ghost Electric Ice and Rock type moves. Lugia can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Max Battles:
- From 2028 CP to 2115 CP, with no weather boost
Regular and Shiny Comparison
You can catch the shiny version of Lugia from a Dynamax Battle, and it has a fun red change.
| Pokémon | Regular | Shiny |
|---|---|---|
 Lugia Dynamax |
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Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend Lead-Up Timed Research
From Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, November 30th, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time. Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Gastly. The Timed Research tasks will also award Gastly Candy and Max Particles to help power up your battle team.
Tasks
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Win a Max Battle |  Gastly Dynamax |
| Win 2 Max Battles |  25× Gastly Candy |
| Win 3 Max Battles | 25× Gastly Candy |
| Win 4 Max Battles | 25× Gastly Candy |
| Win 5 Max Battles | 25× Gastly Candy |
Rewards
7500×
Max Particles
500×
Max Particles
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Free Timed
Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday,
November 30, 2025, at 9:00 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 Dynamax Lugia! You can only hold up to 12 Max Particle Packs in your Item Bag at one time.
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