Get ready, Trainers! As part of the Water Festival celebrations, Gigantamax Lapras is making a grand return for a special Max Battle Day on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. Whether you’re after a Shiny Lapras or looking to supercharge your Max Battle rewards, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the Pokemon GO Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day event.
Pokemon GO Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Event Schedule
| Date | Time (Local) |
| July 19 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Active Bonuses during the Pokemon GO Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day
July 18 (5:00 PM PDT) – July 19 (8:00 PM PDT)
– Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20
July 19 (12:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time)
– 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*– 2× Max Particles from exploring
July 19 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local time)
– Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600– 8× Max Particles from Power Spots– Power Spots refresh more frequently– Two additional Special Trades*You must collect all Max Particles via the Nearby menu to activate the 1/4 Adventuring distance bonus.
Featured Pokémon During the Pokemon GO Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Event
| Pokemon | Feature | Shiny Available |
| Gigantamax Lapras | Max Battles | ✅ Yes |
Note: Gigantamax Pokémon cannot be transferred to Pokémon HOME.
How to Use Max Mushrooms During the Pokemon GO Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Event
Max Mushrooms temporarily double all damage from Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Battles. Use them in the battle lobby to stack duration. They do not stack damage multipliers.
Pokemon GO Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Event Ticket – Premium Timed Research (Optional)
| Price | Duration |
| $4.99 USD | July 19, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local |
Includes:– 1 Max Mushroom– 25,000 XP– 2× XP from Max Battles– Max Particle collection cap raised to 5,600Tickets can be gifted to Great Friends or higher. Non-refundable and cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day Research Tasks
Free Lead-Up Timed Research
Available: July 14 (6:00 AM) – July 19 (5:00 PM local)Rewards: Dynamax Passimian, Passimian Candy, Max Particles, Fast TMs
| Task | Reward |
| Collect 500 Max Particles | Dynamax Passimian |
| Win 1 Max Battle | Passimian Candy ×50 |
| Win 3 Max Battles | Fast TM ×3 |
| Catch 5 Max Pokémon | Max Particle ×300 |
| Level up a Max Move 3× | Max Particle ×300 |
| Unlock a Max Move | Max Particle ×300 |
| Power up Passimian 5× | Passimian Candy ×20 |
| Power up any Pokémon 10× | Passimian Candy XL ×5 |
| Completion Rewards | 7,500 XP, 500 Stardust |
Premium Timed Research (With Ticket)
| Task | Reward |
| Catch a Pokémon | Max Mushroom ×1 |
| Claim Final Reward | 25,000 XP, 25,000 Stardust |
Use Campfire to Maximize Participation
Campfire makes it easier to coordinate Max Battles with nearby Trainers. Tap the green icon under the map compass in Pokémon GO to see nearby Flare and Battle activity. Meet and raid with others using Campfire’s real-time meetup map.
Final Tips
– Use Adventure Sync to maximize your walking distance for Max Particle rewards.– Stack Max Mushrooms for longer boosted performance in battles.– Prioritize Gigantamax Lapras raids for a chance at the rare Shiny variant.– Don’t forget to claim all Timed Research rewards before 5:00 PM local time.Prepare your team, stock up on Mushrooms, and dive into the water-themed showdown with Gigantamax Lapras this Saturday!