Pokémon GO 'Max Out' Season Debuts Galar Starters, Dynamax Battles, and UK-Exclusive Stonjourner
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Published on: September 03, 2024
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The kickoff of the 'Max Out' season in Pokémon GO marks another milestone for Niantic’s blockbuster mobile app, energizing the community with a suite of substantial updates and fresh content.
Launched on September 3, 2024, the Max Out season is bringing a significant wave of additions, most notably the arrival of popular Galar region Pokémon and a dynamic new battle experience, further broadening the game’s reach on iOS and Android devices.
For Pokémon GO fans, the main highlight is the integration of iconic Galar starters from Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble, along with their evolved forms, are now available in the wild, expanding the Pokédex for Season 13.
Also debuting is the Dreepy evolutionary line, a long-awaited addition that will please dedicated collectors of Generation VIII species.
A particularly noteworthy feature of the Max Out season is the introduction of a brand-new battle mode called Max Battles.
In these high-stakes encounters, players can challenge powerful Dynamax Pokémon—oversized versions that originated in the Sword and Shield titles for the Nintendo Switch.
Trainers will find Dynamax forms of Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Skwovet, and Wooloo appearing throughout the map.
By seeking out in-game Power Spots and collecting Max Particles, players gain entry to these distinctive battles, further diversifying gameplay in the Pokémon GO mobile ecosystem.
Adding a regional twist, Stonjourner—the Stone Henge-inspired Pokémon from the Galar region—has entered Pokémon GO for the first time, but with a catch: it’s currently exclusive to Trainers in the United Kingdom.
This region-locked release is another strategic move by Niantic, mirroring past Pokémon debuts, and it invites international players to engage in future raids and trades to obtain Stonjourner for their own Pokédex.
Alongside the major Pokémon introductions and battle mechanic, this season delivers a new set of Special Research quests, tailored to the Galar starters and the intense Dynamax battles.
Special Research has become a core pillar of Pokémon GO, providing structured endgame objectives and rewards for active players across the Nintendo eShop’s top-grossing mobile offering.
The Max Out season will run until December 3, 2024, ensuring months of fresh content for Pokémon GO’s millions of players.
Since its original release in 2016, Pokémon GO has surpassed 1 billion downloads and continues to be a leading force in location-based mobile gaming thanks to its regular updates and collaborative approach with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
For a complete breakdown of all features and schedules for ‘Max Out,’ Trainers can visit the official Pokémon GO blog.
As the mobile gaming landscape keeps evolving, Pokémon GO stands as a prime example of how a live-service title can rapidly adapt, integrating new regions and gameplay modes to keep its dedicated community engaged.
