Pokémon Go will welcome Gigantamax Lapras during the Water Festival next week

Make a Splash with Gigantamax Lapras in This Power-Packed Max Battle Day Event

• Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day to take place on July 19th
• Remote Raid pass limit raised so you can easily battle from afar
• Purchase the Timed Research to make the most of the event

The Water Festival is already set to make a splash in Pokémon Go, and even bigger waves are coming. Just before the celebration wraps, Gigantamax Lapras will headline a special Max Battle Day on July 19th. For three hours only, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, trainers can dive into high-tier encounters with this frosty titan — and maybe even discover its Shiny variant. It’s the perfect moment for players searching Pokémon Go raid-day tips and rare encounter opportunities.

Gigantamax Lapras isn’t just stylish — it arrives with key boosts perfect for strengthening your Max Battle roster. During the event, the Remote Raid Pass limit jumps to 20, and Power Spots will grant eight Max Particles each. With these upgrades and enhanced spawn access, it’s a prime chance for trainers planning a Pokémon Go Max Battle Day strategy.

That’s on top of increased refresh rates at Power Spots and a 2x Max Particle bonus simply for exploring the map. The Max Particle cap also expands significantly, and once you finish collecting the daily Particles through the Nearby menu, additional exploration will reward you even more. These perks offer a big advantage for anyone looking up efficient Pokémon Go resource farming methods.

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To help you gear up, a free Timed Research line goes live on July 14th. Complete it to earn a Dynamax Passimian — an excellent addition to any Max Battle lineup — along with Candy and more Max Particles. But don’t delay; these tasks disappear as soon as Max Battle Day concludes.

You can also redeem these Pokémon Go codes to grab helpful freebies for the big fight!

For maximizers, a $4.99 event ticket unlocks premium Timed Research that includes a Max Mushroom, 25,000 XP, and 2x XP from Max Battles. It also boosts your Max Particle cap to a massive 5,600 for the day. The Pokémon Go Web Store supports this with an Ultra Ticket Box and a Max Battle Boost Box to help you prepare for Lapras’ icy showdown.

Pokémon Go’s Water Festival runs from July 15th to 20th, featuring the debut of Tatsugiri in all three of its regional forms.

Key Features

• Special Max Battle Day featuring Gigantamax Lapras on July 19th
• Remote Raid Pass cap increased to 20 during the event
• Earn eight Max Particles per Power Spot plus boosted exploration rewards
• Free and premium Timed Research offering Dynamax Passimian, XP boosts, and Max Mushrooms
• Water Festival introduces Tatsugiri’s three regional forms from July 15–20