Pokemon GO: How To Get Max Particles Explained

Pokemon GO: Max Out season is out, and with it, gamers are also out of their houses. Fans of the franchise are already walking miles exploring the new content added to the Pokemon GO game and adding more Pokemon to their growing collection.

Battle and catch gigantic Dynamax Pokemon, earn special rewards, and much more in the GO Big season that launched on September 3, 2024. Now let's talk about everything you need to know about the newly added game mechanics.

Pokemon GO: Max Out Season Launch

The new season of Pokemon GO: Max Out has kicked off with some seriously fun new content for the fans of the franchise to enjoy. Reintroducing the Dynamax mechanic from Pokemon Sword and Shield, the GO Big event hypes everyone out of their houses and will go on until December 3, 2024.

Trainers level 13 and higher will receive the “To the Max!” Special Research, which leads to encounters with Dynamax Pokemon to catch. These special Pokemon have unique Max Moves that will help you on your way to victory in the Max Battles.

If you haven't reached level 13 yet, get on it. If you have, you might still have some questions. In any case, we've compiled for you a guide on how to obtain the newly implemented resource Max Particles and more about how to utilize them.

Pokemon GO: Power Stops Explained

Power Stops are temporary locations that are marked with a purple X and a timer on your map. Unlike Gyms or Pokestops, they will disappear once their timer runs out. Fret not—new ones reappear every several days, and they don't replace existing Gyms or Pokestops. 

Pass by Power Stops to collect Max Particles (MP) and join Max Battles to earn Dynamax Pokemon and other various rewards. 

• Earn 100 MP per Power Stop
• More Power Stops reached per day = more MP earned per day
• Max Battles cost a varying amount of MP depending on the Pokemon featured

Pokemon GO: How To Earn and Use Max Particles

Max Particles, now appearing throughout the world, are mysterious energy found concentrated at Power Spots, enabling Dynamax Pokémon to transform. You need this in-game resource to join the Max Battles and level up your Dynamax Pokemon.

You have a limit of 1000 max particles you can obtain throughout the day. You can also get more MP by completing the “To the Max!” Special Research or buying a Max Particle bundle from the store.

There are two ways to earn max particles: 

• By interacting with Power Stops (100 MP per stop),
• By walking and claiming them from the Nearby menu (Rewards vary)

Pokemon GO: Dynamax Pokemon Guide

Dynamax is a phenomenon that causes Pokemon to gigantify, surrounded by a mysterious red glow and swirling clouds overhead.

Pokemon with the ability to Dynamax can be encountered, battled, and caught through Max Battles. Dynamax Pokemon can be found in the wild at Power Spots throughout the map.

• Dynamax Pokemon will begin appearing at Power Spots starting on September 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Dynamax Pokemon can learn up to three Max Moves: Max Strike, Max Spirit, and Max Guard. Each Dynamax Pokemon starts with Max Strike.
• You need 400 Max Particles and 50 Candy to unlock either Max Spirit or Max Guard.
• Each Max Move can be leveled up to 3 times using Max Particles and Candy.

Pokemon GO: Max Out Summary

We hope you found this guide helpful. Whether you focus on collecting Dynamax Pokemon or fighting in the Max Out Battle League, Niantic guarantees you a couple of fun months with this GO Big season.

Again, just promise us you'll look both ways when crossing the street. We care about your gaming experience and safety. And no matter where you are, you can always check some of our other articles: 

• Pokemon GO Battle League: Max Out Schedule
• Pokemon GO September 2024 Community Day & Bonuses
• Pokemon GO Battle League: Max Out Season Changes