The highly anticipated culmination of the Go Fest 2025 storyline in Pokémon Go, the “Max Finale” event, is scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th. Trainers can participate from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.
A core component of the event revolves around engaging in battles with Eternatus. Victories will award players with candy to strengthen this powerful Pokémon. The event is centered around Max Battles, offering various enhancements. Expect increased activity and faster refresh rates for Power Spots. Furthermore, trainers can collect up to 3,200 Max Particles each day, a significant increase from the usual 1,500. As an added bonus, double candy and candy XL rewards will be given for catching Pokémon during the event.
The Go Pass: Max Finale grants special perks to those who reach ranks 20, 40, and 89. These include additional Max Particles from Power Spots, improvements to Zacian and Zamazenta’s signature moves (Behemoth Blade and Behemoth Bash), a higher chance of finding wild Pokémon near Power Spots, and more rewards from Pokémon stationed at Power Spots.
To acquire Eternatus, progressing through the Go Pass: Max Finale battle pass is required. This should be easily achievable due to the removal of the daily points limit. Engaging in raids and battles within Power Spots will quickly earn you points to level up. Defeating Eternatus will yield 100 points, equivalent to 10 levels, during the event. Starting from rank one, only six Eternatus victories are needed to obtain your own Legendary poison-type dragon. Note: You will not catch Eternatus after defeating it in a Power Spot.
Read on for details on other exciting aspects of the Pokémon Go “Max Finale” event, including the Gigantamax battle schedule, increased Pokémon appearances, and Timed Research opportunities.
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 ‘Max Finale’ event Gigantamax Battle Schedule
During specific hourly windows, certain Gigantamax Pokémon will appear more frequently than others. See the detailed schedule below:
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Saturday, Aug. 23 |
Sunday, Aug. 24 |
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10-11 a.m. |
Lapras |
Rillaboom |
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11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Snorlax |
Charizard |
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12-1 p.m. |
Gengar |
Butterfree |
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1-2 p.m. |
Inteleon |
Kingler |
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2-3 p.m. |
Venusaur |
Blastoise |
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3-4 p.m. |
Machamp |
Cinderace |
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4-5 p.m. |
Toxtricity (Amped Form) |
Toxtricity (Low Key Form) |
Other Dynamax Pokémon may also appear at Power Spots, but Niantic notes their appearance “will be less likely.” This presents an excellent opportunity to catch any Gigantamax Pokémon you may have previously missed.
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 ‘Max Finale’ event Timed Research and Reward
Completing this research before the conclusion of the event will grant a special reward.
Step 1 of 2
- Power up Pokémon 10 times (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
- Defeat Eternamax Eternatus in a Max Battle (3 Golden Razz Berries)
Rewards: 8 Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble Candy XL
Step 2 of 2
- Claim reward! (890 Max Particles)
Rewards: 8,900 XP, 8,900 Stardust
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 ‘Max Finale’ event Field Research and Rewards
Spinning PokéStops during the event might yield one of these tasks:
- Power up Pokémon 8 times (Kabuto or Omanyte encounter)
- Transfer 8 Pokémon (Trubbish encounter)
- Win a Max Battle (8 Zacian or Zamazenta Candy)
- Unlock a Max Move (100 Eternatus Candy)
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 ‘Max Finale’ event Boosted Spawns
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently during the event:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Caterpie
- Gastly
- Chansey
- Shuckle
- Sableye
- Beldum
- Darumaka
- Trubbish
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
- Skwovet
- Wooloo
- Falinks
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 ‘Max Finale’ event Raid Targets
Significant adjustments to the raid schedule and Max Battle schedule will be implemented for the duration of the event:
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One-star raids |
Three-star raids |
Five-star raids |
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Pikachu (red top hat) |
Falinks (train) |
Crowned Sword Zacian |
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Pikachu (yellow top hat) |
Crowned Shield Zamazenta |
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Pikachu (blue top hat) |