Replay “Go Big”: dates, Venusaur/Gengar, and Gigamax bonus

Quick Summary

The Replay: Go Big event brings Gigamax Battles featuring Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Gengar during its time window on April 25, 2026. Discover the event bonuses, the change to the remote raid limit, and how to get the event ticket.

What’s Important

On April 25, 2026, there’s a special chance to face Gigamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO. The Replay: Go Big focuses on Max Battles and a bundle of upgrades designed to increase both the frequency of energy nodes and the amount of resources you can collect during the session.

Below is a practical guide with schedules, featured Pokémon, bonuses, rewards from timed research, and what you should know if you plan to use remote raids or buy an event ticket.

Event Schedule and Featured Gigamax Pokémon

The event session takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time).

During that period, the event includes the following featured Pokémon in Gigamax Battles:

With a bit of luck, you may also encounter Shiny.

• Venusaur Gigamax
• Charizard Gigamax
• Blastoise Gigamax
• Gengar Gigamax

Event Bonus: More Max Particles and More Opportunities

During the event, several bonuses will be active that directly affect your collection pace and energy node activity:

Change for Remote Raids During the Event

Between the start and end of the event (depending on the adjustment shown in the CEST/PDT time window), the remote raid pass limit increases from 10 to 20.

• The Max Particles limit increases to 1600.
• Gigamax Battles will occur at all energy nodes.
• Energy nodes will update more frequently.
• There will be more energy nodes active.
• At energy nodes, you’ll get eight times more Max Particles.
• Allows up to three special trades per day.

Additional Exploration Bonus (Previous Date)

In addition, there are bonuses scheduled for another date on the calendar:

This exploration bonus is integrated with collecting from the Nearby system menu. For it to apply, Trainers must first collect all available Max Particles from the Nearby menu. The Adventure Sync feature can help increase the distance traveled.

• On February 15, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM (local time), the following will be active:
• Double Max Particles when exploring.
• 1/4 distance to receive Max Particles.

Event Entry and Exclusive Timed Research

If you want access to the event research, you can buy the Replay: Go Big ticket for 4.99 USD (or the equivalent price in your local currency).

Ticket Gifting Requirements and Availability

Timed Research Rewards

The exclusive timed research (active on April 25, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time)) includes, among other rewards:

Also, during the research, bonuses like double XP in Max Battles will be active.

• Tickets can be purchased and gifted to Pokémon GO friends with at least Great Friend level.
• Purchases are not refundable (per service conditions).
• Tickets cannot be acquired with PokéCoins.
• The ticket is only available in the shop until Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM (local time).
• One Max Soup
• 25,000 XP
• 6400 Max Particles

Max Soup: How to Use It in Max Battles and Gigamax

The Max Soup is an item that temporarily duplicates the damage dealt by your Dynamax and Gigamax Pokémon in Max Battles.

Practical points about using it:

If your goal is to maximize your results during the event window, plan your session by combining collecting Max Particles from the Nearby menu and taking part in energy nodes where Gigamax Battles occur.

• Using multiple Max Soups in a row extends the duration, but does not increase the damage multiplier.
• You can use a Max Soup from your Bag while you’re in the battle waiting room.
• You can also check whether other Trainers have activated their Max Soups.