Dark Skies is the definitive event of the Gygantamax trip in Pokemon Go, with a massive spree of Dynamax struggles all over the world. Coaches must prepare for the arrival of Eternatus, and this event will help them fine -tune their combat abilities, as well as their Pokemon lineups to meet this dangerous animal in the coming Pokemon Go: Fest Event.
For those players who have everything that is set to participate in Dark Skies, and for those who still make the final adjustments of their team, this guide provides very useful information about the event, including schedule, available Dynamax battles, attacks, bonuses and research.
Pokemon Go Dark Skies Bonuses, Date & Time
Pokemon Go Dark Skies event will last from August 18, 2025, at 10am to Friday 23 August 2025, at 10 local time. Players will have plenty of time to participate in presented Dynamax battles, to capture every Gygantamax Pokemon that has been released until the date.
During this event, Dynamax Energy will be greatly strengthened, with More power spots are activewith a daily update frequency. On the other hand, Max particle collection limit will be raised while the event lasts. And finally the daily limit of Raids will be increased to 30. Then coaches should look at Dynamax combat schedule, to learn how and when these battles are worth.
Pokemon Go Dark Skies Dynamax Battles Schedule
From August 18, 2025 at 18 at.
On Monday 18 AugustThe following Dynamax struggles will be active:
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Dynamax Beldum
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Dynamax Caterpie
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Dynamax Terrible
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Dynamax Krabby
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Dynamax shuckle
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Dynamax Sableye
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Dynamax Beldum
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Dynamax Latias
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Dynamax latios
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Dynamax Trubbish
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Dynamax Sabble
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Dynamax Hatenna
From all the aforementioned Pokémon, only Sobble and the hatred are shiny locked, the rest can be shiny. Players will have another chance to capture Dynamax Latias and Latios during the first rounds of Dynamax battles.
From August 19 to 20, these Dynamax Pokemon can appear in all gyms:
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Dynamax Charmander
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Dynamax Omanyt
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Dynamax Kabuto
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Dynamax Articuno
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Dynamax Moltres
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Dynamax Zapdos
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Dynamax Pidove
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Dynamax Drilbur
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Dynamax kryogonal
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Dynamax Rookidee
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DYNAMAX TOXTRICITY (BOTH FORMS)
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Dynamax Scorbunny
In this case, the only shiny locked Pokémon will be scorbunny. The rest of the present species can be shown in its shiny versions.
From 21 to 22 August, the last rounds of Dynamax Battles will contain the following Pokemon:
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Dynamax Bulbasaur
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Dynamax Machop
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Dynamax Chansey
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Dynamax Raikou
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Dynamax Suicune
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Dynamax Entei
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Dynamax Wailmer
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Dynamax Darumaka
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Dynamax Passimian
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Dynamax Grookey
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Dynamax Skwoven
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Dynamax Woloo
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Dynamax Falinks
All of the aforementioned Pokémon from above, with the exception of Grookey may encounter in their shiny versions.
Pokemon Go Dark Skies All Raid Battles
From 18 August at. These legendary Pokémon from the Galar region can be found in their shiny versions, and the attacks for both Pokemon will be available from August 18, then for Zacian on August 21, and finally Zamazenta 5 star RAID will be held on August 22, 2025 to close the event.
Players should also note that crowned Zacian and Zamazenta, and their shiny versions will be back on the special 5-star RAID after the schedule described below:
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Crowned Sword Zacian: Thursday 21 August, from 18 to 19 local time.
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Crowned Shield Zamazenta: Friday August 22, from 18 to 19 local time.
Pokemon Go Dark Skies Timed Research
A timed research aimed at winning Max Battles will be available throughout the Dark Skies event in Pokemon Go. Players can complete the research tasks to earn rewards such as Zacian Candy, Zamazenta Candy and meetings with Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble.
The steps for timed research will be available when the event starts, so be sure to check this guide for the updated information.
