Pokémon Go's Max Finale event will see Eternatus make its global debut

Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale Brings Massive Gigantamax Battles This August

Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale storms into the game on August 23rd and 24th, delivering one of the year’s biggest global events. Alongside August’s Community Day buzz, this celebration introduces key limited-time activities perfect for fans searching for “Pokémon Go Max Raid tips” or “best ways to prepare for Gigantamax events.”

The highlight is the worldwide debut of Eternatus, the legendary Gigantic Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield. Trainers everywhere can finally catch Eternatus while tackling a nonstop lineup of challenging Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Raids, including Toxtricity, Butterfree, Snorlax, Gengar, and Lapras—ideal for anyone researching “how to beat Gigantamax raid bosses.”

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Players can also redeem the Pokémon Go Promo code **GOFESTMAX** before August 3rd to unlock free Timed Research. Completing it leads to an encounter with your chosen Gigantamax partner: Cinderace, Rillaboom, or Inteleon—just don’t forget to finish before August 24th. With Niantic continuing to support real-world exploration through events like Road Trip, City Safari: Milan, and Go Fest Paris, 2025 is shaping up to be a standout year for Trainers.

Pokémon Go is free-to-play on the App Store and Google Play with optional in-app purchases. Download it now and get ready for the Max Finale adventure.

• The Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale will take place on August 23rd and 24th
• It will mark the global debut of Eternatus
• There's also a free Timed Research you can snag to encounter a Gigantamax Galarian starter
• Gigantamax Pokémon featured in Max Raids include Toxtricity, Butterfree, Snorlax, Gengar, and Lapras
• Redeem code GOFESTMAX by August 3rd to unlock exclusive Timed Research