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Max Battle Day · August 1, 2026

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Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day

Build a Gigantamax Rillaboom team, budget Max Particles, find a group, and track the first opportunity to encounter its Shiny Gigantamax form.

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Why it matters

The event opportunity

Gigantamax Rillaboom appears in six-star Max Battles, with all Power Spots hosting battles and an event collection limit of 1,600 Max Particles.

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Bonuses

Gigantamax Rillaboom bonuses

  • All Power Spots host Gigantamax Battles and refresh more frequently
  • 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
  • Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
  • Up to three Special Trades for the day

Features

How this event works

  • Six-star Gigantamax Rillaboom battles appear at all Power Spots.
  • Power Spots refresh more frequently during the three-hour window.
  • The daily Max Particle collection limit increases to 1,600.

Possible Shinies

Shiny Pokémon worth checking

These featured Pokémon may be encountered as Shiny during the event. Boosted odds are identified when confirmed.

Featured Pokémon

What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve

Open any Pokémon for evolution requirements, forms, costumes, search examples, and recommended battle movesets.

Strategy

A practical event plan

  1. Power up appropriate Dynamax counters before the event begins.
  2. Collect exploration Max Particles before claiming the event’s Power Spot particles.
  3. Coordinate enough Trainers for six-star Max Battles.
  4. Keep your strongest catch and record Gigantamax and Shiny status in Forms & Costumes.

Accuracy

Official source and update policy

DexJourney reviewed this guide on July 25, 2026 using the official Pokémon GO announcement. Times shown as “local time” follow the clock in the location where you are playing.

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Events and bonuses can change. Confirm the in-game Today view before spending tickets, premium items, or travel time.