Pokemon GO: Max Battles Full Guide

Pokemon GO: Max Out brings players a new PvE experience with the Max Battles that launched on September 10, 2024, at 10 am local time. Players can now raid Dynamax Pokemon bosses at Power Stops for various rewards and will be able to complete the To The Max! Special Research questline.

Here is everything you need to know about Max Battles and how to join them.

Pokemon GO: Max Battles Launch
Pokemon GO: Joining Max Battles
Pokemon GO: How do Max Battles Work?
Pokemon GO: How to Max Battle
Pokemon GO: Leaving Pokemon at Power Spots
Pokemon GO: Max Out Battles Summary

Pokemon GO: Max Battles Launch

Pokemon GO: Max Battles are currently live! Venture off to Power Stops by yourself or with your friends to raid your first Dynamax Pokemon Boss. To help you in your adventures, we have prepared a guide on Max Battles explaining what they are and how they work.

Currently, these are the five known Tier 1 Max Battles available for September 2024:

Wooloo
Skwovet
Charmander
Bulbasaur
Squirtle

Pokemon GO: Joining Max Battles

While you'd have a greater advantage playing with friends, Tier 1 Dynamax Pokemon are an easy solo, so you don't have to team up right away. You can first test the mechanics and see how the Max Battles work. Here are the general rules for joining Max Battles:

Start with up to 4 people, including yourself.
Each person can bring up to 3 Dynamax Pokemon in their team.
Only Dynamax Pokemon can participate in this Max Battle.

Pokemon GO: How do Max Battles Work?

Depending on the tier of the Dynamax Pokemon you're raiding, the entry cost will vary, and the Max Particles (MP) will be returned to you if you don't win the battle. This is another reason why playing in a team will help all of you to progress in the season.

Each Trainer must use a certain amount of Max Particles to join a battle, depending on the power of the Power Spot Boss.
Max Battles are turn-based, differing from raiding and GO Battle League.
Max Particles are only consumed if you successfully defeat the Power Spot Boss.
It costs 250 MP for a 1-Star Max Battle.

Pokemon GO: How to Max Battle

There is no timer for winning. The Max Battle ends when either the Power Spot Boss is defeated, or all of your Pokemon faint. If all of your Pokemon faint while battling a three-star or higher Power Spot Boss, you can still help your allies by cheering for them so their meters fill faster.

Here are the mechanics of the Max Battles:

Tap the screen to use Fast Attacks, and build up energy to use Charged Attacks.
Attacking will also fill up the meter at the top of the screen.
When it reaches its maximum, you can Dynamax your Pokemon for 3 turns.
You can dodge boss attacks by swiping.
If you spot energy icons on the battlefield, swipe to collect them and fill up your meter even faster.

Pokemon GO: Leaving Pokemon at Power Spots

Once you defeat a Power Spot Boss, you can place a Pokemon that was in your Battle Party at that Power Spot to help other trainers earn Candy and a Damage Bonus. When it returns, you will receive a reward based on how helpful it was to other trainers.

The damage boost corresponds to the number of Pokemon left at the Power Spot.

You can withdraw your Pokemon from a Power Spot at any time.
Your Pokemon will come back to you, and you will receive Candy when the Power Spot closes.
You may also keep earning Candy from a Pokemon if you leave them to fight on a Power Spot for long enough.

Pokemon GO: Max Out Battles Summary

The time is now! In all parts of the world, Max Battles will challenge players to test their skills, knowledge, and strategy. More news surrounding the new Pokemon GO: Max Out - GO Big season will continue to roll in, so stay tuned! In the meantime, check out some of our other articles: