Pokémon Go Launches Exciting New Max Out Season with September Events
Pokémon Go enthusiasts are in for a treat as the game kicks off its newly launched Max Out season. This September promises an array of engaging events, including the introduction of new Galar Pokémon, a dedicated Falinks Raid Day, and thrilling raid battles featuring giant Dynamax Pokémon.
Players can anticipate revamped Spotlight Hours and a Community Day spotlighting both regular Ponyta and its Galarian counterpart. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key happenings in Pokémon Go this month.
Raid Schedule Highlights
The raid rotation is undergoing another refresh, granting players the opportunity to battle legendary Pokémon such as Kyogre, Groudon, and Zacian in five-star raids. Additionally, Mega Absol, Mega Houndoom, and Mega Gardevoir will make their return in Mega raids throughout September.
The game is also set to unveil a new raid format: Max Battles. This cooperative challenge allows players to team up against formidable Dynamax Pokémon. Kanto starters Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle will headline the initial batch of Max Battles, alongside Galar Pokémon Skwovet and Wooloo.
Upcoming Raid Schedule:
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Max Battles (September 10 – October 1)
- Dynamax Bulbasaur
- Dynamax Charmander
- Dynamax Squirtle
- Dynamax Skwovet
- Dynamax Wooloo
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Five-Star Raids (Various Dates)
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Mega Raids (Various Dates)
- Shadow Raids (Every weekend in September)
Spotlight Hours Return
This September, Pokémon Go will feature weekly Spotlight Hour events every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time. Each event will showcase different Pokémon and unique bonuses, providing more opportunities for Trainers to boost their collections.
September Spotlight Schedule:
- September 3: Featured Pokémon – Wooloo; Bonus – 2x evolution XP
- September 10: Featured Pokémon – Dewpider; Bonus – 2x catch Stardust
- September 17: Featured Pokémon – Wobbuffet; Bonus – 2x catch XP
- September 24: Featured Pokémon – Machop; Bonus – 2x catch candy
Go All Out Event
Kicking off the month, the Go All Out event runs from September 3-10, featuring various Galar Pokémon appearing in the wild and hatching from eggs. Players can also complete event-themed Research Tasks and Collection Challenges for a chance to catch new Pokémon. Additional bonuses, including double XP for catching and evolving, will be active throughout the event.
Wild Encounters Include:
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
- Skwovet
- Wooloo
- Dreepy
Go Big Event
Starting September 10-15, the Go Big event will spotlight the Dynamax phenomenon, allowing players to engage in Max Battles against Dynamax Pokémon. Players can earn Max Particles and a Dynamax Band for their avatar through a new Special Research story launching September 3.
Upcoming Raids and Community Events
Players can look forward to a special Falinks Raid Day on September 8 from 2-5 PM, where Falinks will appear in raids more frequently with a higher chance of encountering shiny versions.
This month’s Community Day, scheduled for September 14, will feature both Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta, with players able to earn double candy and triple Stardust during the event, along with exciting bonuses.
End of Month Events
To cap off September, the Psychic Spectacular will take place from September 18-22, followed by a Research Day focusing on Oranguru and Passimian on September 22. The month will conclude with the Legendary Heroes event, set for September 26 – October 1.
With thrilling events lined up, Pokémon Go players have much to look forward to this September. Stay tuned for more updates as the month unfolds!
