Niantic has officially announced the arrival of Dynamax Suicune in Pokemon GO, marking its debut during the Max Battle Weekend starting May 10. Trainers worldwide will have the opportunity to battle and capture this legendary Water-type Pokémon, with some lucky players encountering its rare Shiny variant. This follows the recent additions of Dynamax Entei and Raikou, completing the legendary beast trio.

Despite concerns among some players, Pokemon GO continues to thrive under Niantic's management, with no signs of slowing down. The game is set to introduce Kingambit, a Generation 9 Dark/Steel-type Pokémon, during the Crown Clash event from May 10–18. Additionally, a new baby Pokémon event begins on May 2, further expanding the game's roster.

Event Details and Bonuses

The Max Battle Weekend kicks off on May 10, featuring Dynamax Suicune in five-star Max Battles. Alongside the chance to catch Shiny Suicune, players can enjoy several bonuses:

• Increased Max Particle collection limit
• Faster Power Spot refreshes
• Reduced costs for unlocking and powering up Max Moves (available from May 5)

To take advantage of the Max Move cost reduction, players must first collect all available Max Particles from the Nearby menu.

How to Participate

Trainers can access free Timed Research starting May 5, rewarding Dynamax Grookey encounters, Grookey Candy, and Max Particles. For those looking to team up, Campfire provides a platform to find Max Battles and coordinate with other players through online meetups.

For dedicated collectors, a special Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend Ultra Box is available for $9.99 in the Pokemon GO Web Store.

About Dynamax in Pokemon GO

Originally introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch, the Dynamax mechanic allows Pokémon to grow to enormous sizes during battles, boosting their HP and transforming their moves into powerful 'Max Moves.' In Pokemon GO, this feature is exclusive to Max Battles—special multiplayer encounters where up to four players team up against Dynamax Pokémon. Successful battles reward players with the chance to catch the Dynamax Pokémon and earn various items.