Max Monday in Pokémon GO
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Max Monday is the Monday slot in Daily Discoveries, the run of bonus days Pokémon GO keeps through the week. It's a Power Spot day, and the events calendar names the Dynamax Pokémon for each one.
This weekMonday, October 12, 20266 AM to 9 PM local timeDynamax Rookidee
NextMonday, October 19, 20266 AM to 9 PM local timeDynamax Sneasel
When it runs
It runs every Monday, 6 AM to 9 PM local time, so the start is 6 AM wherever you're playing.
What it gives
- One Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles.
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
- Additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week.
- Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
Listed under “Max Monday” in Choose Your Path with new Timed Research and updates to Daily Discoveries!, June 10, 2026.
Later on the calendar
Mon, Oct 26, 2026Dynamax Sableye- Mon, Nov 2, 20266 AM to 9 PM local time · expected
- Mon, Nov 9, 20266 AM to 9 PM local time · expected
- Mon, Nov 16, 20266 AM to 9 PM local time · expected
Past dates
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Dynamax Sizzlipede
Mon, Sept 28, 2026Sobble
Mon, Sept 21, 2026Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
Mon, Sept 14, 2026Rhyhorn
Mon, Sept 7, 2026Ralts
Dates and hours from the Pokémon GO events calendar, the Pokémon GO events calendar.
Questions people ask
What is Max Monday in Pokémon GO?
Max Monday is the Monday slot in Daily Discoveries, the run of bonus days Pokémon GO keeps through the week. Scopely lists its bonuses as:
“One Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles. Power Spots will refresh more frequently. Additional Power Spots will be active on Mondays compared to the rest of the week. Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.”
What time does Max Monday start?
It runs every Monday, 6 AM to 9 PM local time, so the start is 6 AM wherever you're playing.
When is the next Max Monday?
Monday, October 19, 2026, 6 AM to 9 PM local time, featuring Dynamax Sneasel.