Gigantamax Lapras is ready to make a sizable splash in Pokémon GO’s Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day, taking place July 19, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time. During this time, the Water- and Ice-type Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto will appear in Gigantamax Battles, and lucky Trainers might just find a Shiny one.
Shell-ebrate with these incredible event bonuses.
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The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to July 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
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There will be an increased chance of encountering Shiny Lapras in Max Battles
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The Max Particle collection limit will increase to 1,600
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1/4 Adventuring distance to get Max Particles (from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time)
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2× Max Particles from exploring (from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time)
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Power Spots will refresh more frequently
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8× Max Particles from Power Spots
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Two additional Special Trades
Starting July 14, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time, Trainers can kick off Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day with Timed Research. Trainers who complete this Timed Research will encounter a Dynamax Passimian to help round out their team. As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Passimian is a solid counter against Gigantamax Lapras. Other Timed Research rewards will include Passimian Candy, Max Particles, and more. Timed Research must be completed and rewards claimed by July 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Event-exclusive paid Timed Research is also available with an event ticket that costs US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Trainers who complete this research will earn rewards including one Max Mushroom and 25,000 XP. Trainers can also enjoy additional event bonuses including 2× XP from Max Battles and a Max Particle collection limit of 5,600. Timed Research will be available during the event on July 19, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Six-star Gigantamax Battles in Pokémon GO are notoriously challenging, with each battle requiring between 20 and 40 Trainers to secure a victory. Because of this, it’s a good idea to build your battle team before the event. As a Water- and Ice-type Pokémon, Lapras is vulnerable to Electric-, Grass-, Fighting-, and Rock-type attacks. Trainers can only use Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in Gigantamax Battles, and it’s important to choose Pokémon equipped with these types of attack.
While Gigantamax Pokémon have a fixed G-Max attack, Dynamax Pokémon have a Max Move attack type that matches their Fast Attack type. So, if you have Dynamax Pokémon that you think would be a good Gigantamax Lapras counter, be sure they know an Electric-, Grass-, Fighting-, or Rock-type Fast Attack. Leveling up your team’s attacks prior to battle will help ensure that they deal maximum damage when they face their powerful foe. Leveling up and evolving your Pokémon prior to Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day will also allow you to focus on taking on as many Gigantamax Lapras battles as possible.
Max Pokémon that might make a good counter to Gigantamax Lapras include these Dynamax Pokémon: Venusaur, Machamp, Zapdos, Raikou, Passimian, Rillaboom, Toxtricity, and Falinks. Strong Gigantamax counters are Venusaur, Machamp, Rillaboom, and Toxtricity.
Looking for more tips for mastering Gigantamax Battles in Pokémon GO? Check out the Pokémon GO Gigantamax Battle guide.
Have oceans of fun during Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day, Trainers!