Get ready to bring the heat—Dynamax Entei makes its Pokémon GO debut!

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April 10, 2025

Get ready to bring the heat—Dynamax Entei makes its Pokémon GO debut!

Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend

Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time

Dynamax Debut!

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles!

Dynamax Entei*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active during the event.

Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
Power Spots will refresh more frequently
8× Max Particles from Power Spots

The following bonus will be active from Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

3/4 Max Particle cost for unlocking and powering up Max Moves

*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. 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.

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.

Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Sobble to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Entei! Timed Research tasks will also award Sobble Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Max out your chances for victory with Campfire!

Campfire makes it easier than ever to find both Max Battles and other Trainers to help you take them on. View nearby Max Battle and Flare activity within Pokémon GO by tapping the green icon under the compass in the top right of the map view, and check out meetups online on the Campfire Map!

*Popular locations are provided for informational purposes only. Niantic is not hosting or operating official or unofficial events at these locations. Please be aware of your surroundings when playing Niantic games.

Community Ambassador Activations

Community Leader Activations

Popular Parks

Pokémon GO Web Store – Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend Ultra Box

A Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend Ultra Box will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)! The deal will feature a Max Mushroom and seven Max Particle Packs to prepare you for encounters with Dynamax Entei!

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—The Pokémon GO team