Gigantamax Machamp Debuts in Pokémon GO on May 25 Max Battle Day
Pokémon GO has officially announced that Gigantamax Machamp will make its debut during the upcoming Max Battle Day on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The event will run from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time and will give players the chance to battle and catch this powerful Fighting-type, with a possibility of encountering its shiny form.
During the event, all Power Spots will feature six-star Gigantamax Machamp raids. Players will benefit from several bonuses, including:
* Max Particle collection limit raised to 1,600.
* 8× Max Particles from Power Spots.
* Faster Power Spot refresh rates.
* Two extra Special Trades available.
Additional bonuses will be active from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time:
* 2× Max Particles from exploring.
* 1/4 adventuring distance to earn Max Particles.
A Timed Research will run from May 19 at 6:00 PM to May 25 at 5:00 PM, rewarding players with items, Max Particles, and an encounter with shiny Dynamax Beldum—an effective counter for Gigantamax Machamp.
Players can also purchase a \$5 event ticket to unlock exclusive Timed Research with rewards such as:
* 1 Max Mushroom
* 25,000 XP
* 2× XP from Max Battles
* Increased Max Particle limit up to 5,600
This event is part of the ongoing *Might and Mastery* season, which has already introduced Gigantamax Snorlax and is set to add Dynamax Urshifu and Kingambit in upcoming events.
Are you ready to take on Gigantamax Machamp?
