How to get Max Particles in Pokemon GO

Modified Mar 20, 2025 23:24 GMT

How to get Max Particles in Pokemon GO — Max Particles can be used in different ways in Pokemon GO. (Image via TPC)

Max Particles in Pokemon GO is the latest mechanic in Niantic's mobile game. The phenomenon was rolled out on September 4, 2024, as Power Spots started appearing around the globe. Max Particles is the crucial resource used to Dynamax Pocket Monsters and enter Max Battles.

This article covers everything you need to know about getting Max Particles in Pokemon GO.

Best ways to get Max Particles in Pokemon GO

You can get Max Particles in Pokemon GO in three ways:

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Collect them from Power Spots
Walk 2 km.
Collect from Research quests.

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Collect them from Power Spots

Power Spot on the overworld map (Image via TPC)

Power Spots are special points of interaction you can find on the overworld map in the game. They look similar to Gyms but have a violet aura and the Dynamax logo on them. You can interact with Power Spots to obtain MP only once per day.

Interacting with Power Spots rewards you with 120 Max Particles. To obtain this resource, you must simply walk close to a Power Spot and open it. Note that the default MP reward seems to be 100. Every time a Power Spot is reset, you get a 20 MP bonus for collecting particles from it for the first time.

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Walk 2 km

There is a new panel in the Nearby section dedicated to Dynamax. Opening that will show you that you get 300 Max Particles in Pokemon GO for walking 2 km. You need not trigger this collection process. This is automated and will get the reward automatically upon completion.

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Collect from Research quests

You can also collect Max Particles by completing research quests. Over time, different Timed and Special Research quests have awarded MP as rewards.

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FAQ about Max Particles in Pokemon GO

How many Max Particles can you collect in a day?

You can collect up to 1,000 MP on any given day. The optimal way to go about it is to collect 720 MP from six Power Spots and then walk 2 km to get the final 300. This will also allow you to go over the limit by 20.

What can you use Max Particles for in Pokemon GO?

Max Particles can be used to participate in Max Battles, unlock and upgrade Max Moves, and so on.

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Edited by Jito Tenson