Pokémon GO Max Mondays Schedule for February 2025

The highly anticipated Max Mondays have made their grand return to Pokémon GO, bringing with them an exciting selection of Dynamax bosses for players to battle. This recurring event is a fantastic opportunity for trainers seeking to boost their collections, especially since the Dynamax variants can only be secured by engaging in these unique battles at designated Power Spots. With each Max Monday, featured bosses are exclusively present at every Power Spot, streamlining the hunt for specific Pokémon—an excellent feature for those in smaller geographic areas.

It’s crucial to stay updated on the monthly schedule for Max Mondays, which presents an evolving array of challenges akin to Raid boss rotations and encounters with Team Rocket’s leaders. However, the primary catch for Max Mondays is that players may only use Pokémon capable of Gigantamax or Dynamax transformations. This restriction emphasizes the need for strategic planning when selecting counters for these battles.

Max Mondays Schedule for February 2025

Explore New Challengers

Key art of Darumaka in Pokémon GO, a new Max Monday boss

February’s Max Mondays will spotlight four different events where players can engage in battles, commencing with legendary Pokémon Moltres on February 3 and culminating with Darumaka on February 24. This marks the arrival of Dynamax Darumaka in the game, allowing players to evolve it into Dynamax Darmanitan. Below is an overview of the complete Max Monday schedule, detailing each boss along with their respective types, weaknesses, and Shiny potential.

Date	Time	Pokémon	Type	Weaknesses	Counters	Can It Be Shiny?
February 3 (Monday)	6 PM – 7 PM (local time)	Moltres	Fire Flying	Rock Water Electric	Blastoise Toxtricity Kingler Zapdos Inteleon	Yes
February 10 (Monday)	6 PM – 7 PM (local time)	Skwovet	Normal	Fighting	Machamp Falinks Leave.	Yes
February 17 (Monday)	6 PM – 7 PM (local time)	Pidove	Normal Flying	Rock Ice Electric	Toxtricity Zapdos Articuno Cryogonal Excadrill	Yes
February 24 (Monday)	6 PM – 7 PM (local time)	Darumaka	Fire	Ground Rock Water	Excadrill Blastoise Lapras Inteleon	Yes

Among the featured bosses, Dynamax Moltres is expected to be the most formidable opponent due to its ranking as a 5-Star Raid boss. Trainers should strategize their teams, employing counters that exploit its weaknesses, while co-op battles are recommended for those without ideal counters.

Understanding Max Mondays

An Engaging Weekly Experience

Every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM (local time), Max Mondays feature one boss at all Power Spots, mirroring the structure of Spotlight Hours but with increased difficulty. This makes it an excellent occasion to catch multiple iterations of the highlighted Pokémon, such as Darumaka. Players can locate Power Spots on the in-game map, identifiable by their large purple towers topped with an X. A potential drawback for players in less populated areas is the limited number of Power Spots and Max Battles available.

To participate in Max Battles, players must possess at least one Dynamax Pokémon and can team up with up to three other trainers, each utilizing up to four Dynamax Pokémon. This collaboration is crucial for successful raids, particularly against tougher opponents.

Strategies for Success in Max Raid Battles

Employing Max Attacks for Victory

A Wooloo Dynamaxing in a Max Battle against Squirtle in Pokémon GO

Victories in Max Battles, much like regular raids, require players to tap for Fast Attacks and then utilize Charged Attacks once enough Energy has been accrued. In addition, players can collect Max Energy, allowing them to fill the Max Meter and initiate Dynamaxing. When a player Dynamaxes a Pokémon, they can employ three unlockable Max Moves—Max Attack, Max Guard, and Max Spirit—each with unique benefits detailed in the Pokémon’s summary.

For weaker bosses such as Pidove, a duo of players is often sufficient. However, for robust adversaries like Dynamax Moltres, coordinating with a full raid team is essential. Understanding the use of Max Attacks for optimal damage output, Max Guard for damage mitigation, and Max Spirit for healing can significantly enhance your chances of success, especially in difficult encounters. Keeping track of Max Monday schedules and counters for each Dynamax boss will ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to enrich your Pokémon GO collection.

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