Pokemon GO Big preparation guide

Pokemon GO's Max Out season continues with the GO Big event, which is set to take place on September 10-15, 2024, and will continue to lean into the game's recently released Dynamax mechanic. As a result, new Dynamax Pokemon will be appearing in Max Battles at Power Spots. There will be plenty of research available to help power up these new Pocket Monsters.

There's quite a bit going on in the GO Big event in Pokemon GO. As such, it doesn't hurt to examine how to prepare for it.

All Bonuses During the GO Big event in Pokemon GO

The GO Big event will provide boosts for interacting with Pokestops and Max Battles in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

Throughout the entirety of this Pokemon GO event, trainers will be able to benefit from increased XP gains from two event bonuses, which can be found below:

Double XP for winning a Max Battle
Double XP for spinning Pokestops

Five Dynamax Pokemon debuts during the GO Big event in Pokemon GO

Five new Dynamax Pokemon can be found in Max Battles in the GO Big event for Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

During the GO Big event, trainers will be able to encounter five new Dynamax Pokemon in 1-star Max Battles at Power Spots. If caught, these Dynamax-capable Pocket Monsters can be powered up, evolved, have their Max Moves strengthened, and can be used in future Max Battles.

The new Dynamax Pokemon that players can battle in the event's Max Battles are listed below. It should be noted that all of these new Dynamax Pokemon arrivals can appear in their shiny variants after being defeated:

Bulbasaur
Squirtle
Charmander
Skwovet
Wooloo

Field and Special Research for the GO Big event in Pokemon GO

The GO Big event's research should help Pokemon GO players power up their Dynamax Pokemon (Image via Niantic)

During this event, trainers will be able to access new Field Research Tasks by spinning Pokestops that can provide encounters with the event's featured Pocket Monsters. Keep in mind that these creatures can also be encountered in their shiny variants.

Regardless, trainers can complete the tasks below for the following rewards:

Collect 100 Max Particles: 500x Stardust, 2x Revives, 2x Super Potions
Collect MP from a Power Spot: Skwovet or Wooloo encounter
Win a Max Battle: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter
Collect 400 Max Particles: Skwovet or Wooloo encounter
Collect MP from 3 Power Spots: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter

In addition to the Field Research Tasks above, players can also continue their progress through the next step of the Pokemon GO Galar Calling Special Research.

The final portion of the To The Max! Special Research will also be available to complete. However, it should be noted that these sets of Special Research can be finished after the GO Big event has concluded.

Galar Calling Research and Rewards (Step 6)

Visit 10 Power Spots: 5x Razz Berries
Spin 25 Pokestops or Gyms: 15x Poke Balls
Explore 5km: 5x Pinap Berries
Step Completion: 2,500 XP, Skwovet encounter

To The Max! Research and Rewards (Step 1)

Collect MP from 3 Power Stops: 30x Poke Balls
Explore 5km: 20x Great Balls
Collect 500 Max Particles: 10x Ultra Balls
Step Completion: 8,000 XP, Dynamax-capable Wooloo encounter

To The Max! Research and Rewards (Step 2)

Collect MP from 10 Power Spots: 100x Max Particles
Collect 1,000 Max Particles: 2x Golden Razz Berries
Level Up 1 Max Move: 5x Rare Candies
Step Completion: 8,000 XP, Dynamax-capable Skwovet encounter

To The Max! Research and Rewards (Step 3)

Win a Max Battle: 100x Max Particles
Unlock a Max Move: 10x Ultra Balls
Win 3 Max Battles: 2x Silver Pinap Berries
Catch a Max Pokemon: 2,5000 Stardust
Step Completion: 8,000 XP, 4,000 Stardust, Dynamax Band avatar item

Tips to help prepare for the GO Big event for Pokemon GO

With this event, engaging in Dynamax-related activity is the name of the game. It's advised to collect as many Max Particles as possible ahead of the event and use them to power up players' best Dynamax-capable Pokemon. They'll be needed in the upcoming Max Battles to defeat bosses and expand one's Dynamax Pokemon roster.

If possible, it's also wise to stock up on candy for Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle. This way, once they've been defeated in Max Battles and their Dynamax-capable versions are caught, players can power up and evolve them as quickly as possible. They will then gain access to Dynamax Charizard/Venusaur/Blastoise, who should be excellent Max Battle picks well beyond the GO Big event.