Pokémon Go: The Advent of the Max Out Season
The sixteenth season of Pokémon Go, aptly named Max Out, marks an exciting phase with the introduction of both Dynamax Pokémon and an influx of Generation 8 Pokémon. This season invites players to venture outdoors to catch newly available Pokémon like Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble, as they make their grand entrance into the game. Additionally, players are encouraged to explore various Power Spot locations, which are essential for battling Dynamax Pokémon. Special Research quests are also making their debut, adding to the excitement of the season.
Similar to previous seasons, Max Out features notable adjustments to egg pools, seasonal spawns, and the variety of Pokémon available depending on the hemisphere.
Max Out Season Timeline
The Max Out season kicks off on Tuesday, September 3rd at 10 AM (local time) and will run until Wednesday, December 3rd at 10 AM (local time). During this period, the twentieth season of the Go Battle League will also be active, complete with three leagues and various special cups.
This start date deviates from the usual Pokémon Go season schedule, which typically begins on the first day of the month. This change is likely due to September 1st falling on a Sunday this year, so players should consider this adjustment when planning their in-game activities.
Exciting Bonuses Through the Max Out Season
The Max Out season rolls out multiple bonuses designed to enhance gameplay. Players will gain increased XP for various activities, such as completing a seven-day PokéStop spinning streak and progressing Friendship Levels. This is particularly beneficial for those reaching the Best Friend status during the season.
In terms of trading, participants will receive extra candy when trading Pokémon, while those at Level 31 and above will obtain a guaranteed Candy XL.
From September 3rd to December 3rd, players can also encounter an array of Pokémon through Research Breakthroughs, including Galarian Weezing, Galarian Mr. Mime, Excadrill, Scraggy, Furfrou, and Jangmo-o.
The Max Out Roadmap
The primary highlight of the Max Out season is the launch of Dynamax Pokémon, officially debuting on Tuesday, September 10th at 10 AM (local time). While details continue to unfold, these exciting Power Spots are poised to appear on the map, providing players the chance to engage in Max Battles against Dynamax Pokémon and collect Max Particles—speculatively linked to Mega Energy.
Preliminary information indicates the first Dynamax forms available in one-star Max Battles include familiar faces like Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Skwovet, and Wooloo.
The Max Out season also integrates the first substantial release of Generation 8 Pokémon, welcoming players to catch Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, and Dreepy, along with the regionally exclusive Stonjourner for players in the United Kingdom. To mark this exciting debut, a new Special Research quest will launch on September 3rd, allowing players to choose one of the Galar starter Pokémon, affecting the backdrop of their Postcard Book throughout the season. Shiny forms of previously released Generations 8 Pokémon, like Wooloo and Skwovet, will also become available.
With so many changes and updates, the following events are confirmed during the Max Out Season:
- GO All Out: September 3rd – September 10th
- Raid Day: Falinks: September 8th
- Community Day for Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta: September 14th
- GO Big: September 10th – September 15th
- Psychic Spectacular: September 18th – September 22nd
- Research Day featuring Oranguru and Passimian: September 22nd
- Legendary Heroes: September 26th – October 1st
- October Community Day: October 5th
- November Community Day: November 10th
As expected, several Community Days are yet to reveal their featured Pokémon. Players can also participate in Season 20 of the Go Battle League during this period.
The GO All Out event launches with Max Out on September 3rd. Players can expect to encounter Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, Dreepy, their evolutions, and Stonjourner, along with the initiation of the previously mentioned Special Research quest. The event will host exclusive field research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases, all while enjoying double XP for catching and evolving Pokémon.
A mini-event, Falinks Raid Day, takes place on September 8th from 2 PM to 5 PM local time, featuring the release of Falinks’s shiny form and an increased likelihood of encountering it during raids. Additionally, players can earn extra Raid Passes through gym spins during this event.
Following this, the GO Big event from September 10th to September 15th will signify the one-star Max battles for select Pokémon, alongside a Special Research quest granting Max Particles and a new avatar item: the Dynamax Band.
In essence, players can look forward to engaging in Spotlight Hours, Mega Evolutions, and other dynamic features throughout September:
- Spotlight Hours include appearances from Wooloo, Dewpider, Wobbuffet, and Machop.
- The Mega Evolution schedule features Mega Salamence, Mega Absol, Mega Houndoom, and Mega Gardevoir.
The five-star raid lineup presents a variety of Pokémon throughout September, including Kyogre, Groudon, and Zacian, with Shadow Raikou appearing in five-star Shadow Raids.
Understanding Seasons in Pokémon Go
Launched in December 2021, seasons are distinct time periods in Pokémon Go lasting three months, each filled with thematic events and new gameplay features. This includes adjustments in Pokémon spawns, egg pools, hemispheric variations, special Mega evolutions, and the introduction of new Pokémon.
As the Max Out season unfolds, trainers are encouraged to leverage the broadened opportunities for catching rare Pokémon, battling in the Go Battle League, and completing special research tasks while enjoying the new enhancements that the season offers.
Get ready to dive into the world of Max Out and enjoy the thrill of capturing new Pokémon!