Get ready to go big in Pokémon GO as the thrilling “Max Out” season kicks off on September 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time. This season brings the power of Dynamax Pokémon from the Galar region, new Max Battles at Power Spots, and a host of exciting events including special research and revamped GO Battle League competitions, promising three months of epic gameplay until December 3, 2024.
When does the ’Max Out’ season start?
The Pokémon GO “Max Out” season started on September 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time and ran until December 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time. This three-month season introduced the Dynamax phenomenon from Pokémon Sword and Shield into Pokémon GO, featuring new Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon, Max Battles, and additional Pokémon from the Galar region. Players could enjoy season-long bonuses such as increased XP and Stardust, extra Candy from trades, and special events tied to the new mechanics.
The “Max Out” season goes live on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. in your local time, launching alongside a “Go All Out” event that’ll introduce Grookey, Sobble, Scorbunny, Dreepy, and their evolutions to the game.
The huge Galar and Dynamax themed season will end on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. in your local time, when a new season will roll out.
What’s new in Pokémon Go’s ’Max Out’ season?
The Pokémon Go “Max Out” season, running from September 3 to December 3, 2024, introduces the Dynamax phenomenon from the Galar region, bringing new gameplay dynamics with Max Battles, Power Spots, and Max Particles. This season features the debut of many Galar-region Pokémon, special seasonal research focused on Galarian starters, and a revamped GO Battle League. Additionally, a new ticketed event called Pokémon GO Wild Area will take place in November, offering encounters with mighty and costumed Pokémon. Season-long bonuses include increased XP and Stardust from streaks and trades, with guaranteed Candy XL for higher-level trainers trading Pokémon. Notably, Stonjourner will appear for the first time in the UK during this season.
There are quite a few new features rolling out during the “Max Out” season:
- More Galar-region Pokémon making their Pokémon Go debuts
- Seasonal Special Research themed around Galarian starter Pokémon
- Dynamax Pokémon and Max Battles, a new PvE battle type at new in-game landmarks, called Power Spots
- An overhaul of the Go Battle League, shaking up the PvP meta
- A new in-person and global event type: the Pokémon Go Wild Area that will take place on Nov. 16-17 in-person in Fukuoka, Japan and Nov. 23-24 globally
There’ll also be the usual events smattered throughout the season, including Pokémon Go Community Days and the like.
When does the Pokémon Go ‘Max Out’ season officially begin in 2025
The Pokémon GO ‘Max Out’ season officially begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time and runs until Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time. As of now, there is no confirmed start date for a new ‘Max Out’ season in 2025, since the season is scheduled to conclude in December 2024, after which a new season will begin.
When does the Pokémon Go ‘Max Out’ season officially start in 2025
The Pokémon GO ‘Max Out’ season officially starts on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time and runs until Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time. As of now, there is no announced start date for a new ‘Max Out’ season in 2025, so the 2024 dates remain the latest official schedule available.
