Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Event bonuses

• All Power Spots host Gigantamax Battles during the event
• 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
• Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
• All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
• Power Spots will refresh more frequently
• Additional Power Spots will be active
• Up to three Special Trades for the day
• From October 2 at 5:00 p.m. to October 3 at 8:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 10 to 20
• 2× Max Particles from exploring*
• 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles**
• Event Ticket: 2× XP from Max Battles

Featured Pokémon

Gigantamax Cinderace

Shiny Pokémon

Gigantamax Cinderace

Best method

• Battle Gigantamax Cinderace at an active Power Spot from 2–5 PM local time. A Shiny encounter is possible, not guaranteed.
• The separate midnight–5 PM particle bonuses help with preparation; they do not extend the Max Battle window.

Bonuses and ticket details

• The following bonuses will be active during the event.
• The following bonuses will be active on October 3, 2026, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
• *Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.
• **For these bonuses to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu.
• For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
• Timed Research rewards include the following.
• 1 Max Mushroom
• 25,000 XP
• 6,400 Max Particles
• You’ll also receive the following bonus.
• This Timed Research will be effective on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
• Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
• Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Features and important details

• Featured Pokémon
• The following Pokémon will appear in six-star Max Battles!
• Gigantamax Cinderace
• For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace—if you’re lucky!
• Where can I find Max Battles?
• Max Battles appear at Power Spots and require teamwork. Use the Pokémon GO Map to find active battles and locations where battles may appear during the event.
• You can also check nearby events for community meetups hosted by Community Ambassadors, or find your community to coordinate with other Trainers.

Research details

• Paid Timed Research
• For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research, which rewards 1 Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, 6,400 Max Particles, and 2× XP from Max Battles.
• The Timed Research is available on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Tasks have not yet been announced.

Shiny releases

• Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace will be released with the start of the event.
• Gigantamax Cinderace

Tickets and shop

• Pokémon GO Web Store – Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box
• The Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and 800 Max Particles at no additional cost!

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