Prepare for Gigantamax Lapras on July 19th
Pokémon Go trainers will face an exciting new challenge when Gigantamax Lapras appears during a special Max Battle Day on July 19th. From 2:00 to 5:00 PM local time, players can battle this formidable Frost Turtle Pokémon for three intense hours, with a chance to encounter its rare Shiny form.
Event Enhancements
- Daily Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20
- Earn 8 Max Particles from Power Spots
- Boosted Power Spot refresh rates
- 2× Max Particles from exploration
- Increased Max Particle collection cap
- Bonus distance credit for explorers who already hit their daily cap
Preparation Guide
Starting July 14th, all players can access free Timed Research featuring Dynamax Passimian as reward. This powerful Pokémon will strengthen your Max Battle roster, along with valuable Candy and extra Max Particles. Remember - this limited research disappears when the event concludes.
For dedicated trainers, a premium $4.99 ticket offers:
- Exclusive Timed Research with Max Mushroom
- 25,000 XP reward
- 2× XP from Max Battles
- Max Particle cap increased to 5,600
The Pokémon Go Web Store provides supporting items through:
- Ultra Ticket Box
- Max Battle Boost Box
Don't forget to check available Pokémon Go codes for additional event bonuses!
Water Festival Connection
This special battle event coincides with Pokémon Go's Water Festival running from July 15th-20th, which features the debut of Tatsugiri in its three regional forms.
