Get ready, Pokemon GO trainers! The much-anticipated Gigantamax Kingler is set to make its grand debut in the game on February 1 during the Max Battle Day event. This exciting event will run from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, offering players the chance to encounter this powerful Water-type Pokemon in six-star Max Battles. And yes, there's even a chance to catch a shiny Gigantamax Kingler!

To boost your team's performance, don't forget to use Max Mushrooms. These items, which have stirred some controversy among the community, temporarily increase the damage dealt by your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon during Max Battles. Make sure to stock up on them to give yourself the edge you need.

Event Details and Bonuses

The Max Battle Day event is packed with bonuses to enhance your gameplay experience. From 1 pm to 5 pm on February 1, you'll enjoy:

• An increased Max Particle collection limit of up to 1600.
• All Power Spots hosting Gigantamax Battles, refreshing more frequently, and yielding 8x more particles.
• Double Max Particles when exploring.
• Only a quarter of the usual adventure distance needed to earn particles.

Additionally, a new $7.99 bundle will be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store, featuring six packs of Max Particles. For those looking for even more benefits, a $5 ticket will grant you:

• 1 Max Mushroom.
• 25,000 XP.
• Double XP from Max Battles.
• An increased Max Particle collection limit of up to 5600.

Since the introduction of Dynamax and Gigantamax forms last year, Niantic has been steadily expanding the roster of these unique variants in Pokemon GO. Gigantamax Kingler joins the ranks of the six Gigantamax Pokemon currently available, following the recent addition of Gigantamax Lapras.

While the Max Battle Day event is a highlight of February, it's not the only event on the horizon. The Lunar New Year event kicks off on January 29 and runs through February 1, offering more opportunities for fun and rewards. And don't miss the return of Shadow Ho-Oh in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19, along with the arrival of more Galar Pokemon in the coming days.

So, mark your calendars and prepare for an action-packed February in Pokemon GO!