The upcoming Pokémon Go season, Max Out, will bring new creatures from the Galar region and mark the return of the Go Battle League.
The Galar region Pokémon includes starter creatures from Pokémon Sword and Shield. Along with those additions, the event also features the introduction of Dynamax transformations, seasonal bonuses, and a lot more.
Pokémon Go Max Out season release date
Pokémon Go‘s Max Out season begins on September 3 and ends on December 3, 2024. Like previous seasons, it will run for three months, keeping its usual rotating schedule of rewards and creature spawns.
All new Pokémon events in the Max Out season
GO All Out
The GO All Out event is a part of the mobile game’s Max Out season, and it runs from September 3 to September 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time. As a trainer, you can choose between Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble (starter Pokémon from Sword and Shield) through new Special Research.
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
GO Big
GO Big immediately follows the GO All Out event, bringing Dynamax Pokémon to the game. It will run from September 10 at 10 a.m. to September 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. local time.
It’s a temporary transformation form where creatures achieve great strength and size. The Dynamax form was introduced in Generation VIII. You will need to collect Max Particles for transformations, and Power Spots spawn all around the map the boost you along.
Here’s the list of Pokémon that will make their Dynamax debuts in one-star Max Battles:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Skwovet
- Wooloo
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for winning a Max Battle
- 2× XP for spinning PokéStops
Can you catch a Shiny Pokémon during Max Out?
Yes, Niantic has confirmed there’s a chance of encountering a Shiny Pokémon in the Max Out event if you’re lucky enough.
GO Battle League returns with Max Out
GO Battle League starts on September 3, 2024, at 1 p.m. PDT, where you can battle it out in the Master Premier, Halloween Cup, Willpower Cup, Great League: Remix, and more.
At the beginning of the season, these things will happen:
- End-of-Season rewards will be available on the Battle screen.
- Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
- Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.
Below, you can find the entire schedule for the GO Battle League.
GO Battle League: Max Out schedule
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| September 4 – 11 | Great League Galar Cup: Little Edition |
| September 11 – 18 | Ultra League Galar Cup: Little Edition |
| September 18 – 25 | Master League* Psychic Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards) |
| September 25 – October 2 | Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards) |
| October 2 – 9 | Great League Galar Cup: Great League Edition |
| October 9 – 16 | Ultra League Sunshine Cup |
| October 16 – 23 | Master League* Halloween Cup: Little Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards) |
| October 23 – 30 | Great League Remix Halloween Cup: Great League Edition |
| October 30 – November 6 | Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards) |
| November 6 – 13 | Great League* Master Premier* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards) |
| November 13 – 20 | Ultra League Willpower Cup |
| November 20 – 27 | Master League* Retro Cup* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards) |
| November 27 – December 4 | Great League* Ultra League* Master League* Catch Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards) |
GO Battle League: Max Out rewards
Guaranteed Rank-Up Encounters
Encounter these Pokémon once per Season at the designated ranks:
| Rank | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1 | Galarian Yamask (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) |
| 6+ | Haunter |
| 2000 (Ace Rank) | Jangmo-o (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) |
| 2500 (Veteran Rank) | Dragonite |
| 2750 (Expert Rank) | Frigibax |
| 3000 (Legend Rank) | Pikachu Libre (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) |
Standard Encounters
Encounter these Pokémon in reward encounters throughout the Season at the ranks mentioned in the table below:
| Rank | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1 | Machop (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) |
| 1+ | Wobbuffet, Mienfoo (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) Skwovet, Wooloo |
| 6+ | Frillish (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) Carbink |
| 11+ | Scraggy, Galarian Stunfisk, Phantump (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) Falinks |
| 16+ | Hisuian Sneasel, Cranidos, Shieldon (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) |
| 20+ | Active Raid Boss in five-star raids |
| 2000+ | Jangmo-o (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) |
| 2500+ | Dratini (lucky ones may encounter a Shiny Pokémon) |
| 2750+ | Frigibax |
The Pokémon or Ultra Beasts that appear in five-star raids can appear as a reward Encounter after reaching rank 20.
