Max Mondays in November give you more opportunities to battle and catch Dynamax Pokémon at Power Spots. Check out the schedule below for each featured Pokémon and the date, including any changes during this month’s special events. Next Maximum Monday Dynamax Machop Dynamax Machop will be presented on Monday, November 2nd. Peak battles will take place from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm local time, with additional power points active throughout the day. Looking for other weekly events? See the Raid Hour schedule and the Raid Hour schedule. You can also explore the full November 2026 event schedule. Pokémon GO Max Monday Schedule (November 2026) Here’s the November 2026 Max Monday schedule. Max Battles are available from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm local time, with additional Power Spots active on regular Max Mondays. There is no regular maximum Monday on November 9th. Daily discoveries are paused from November 9 to 15 during Into the Wild and GO Wild Area. The Max Battles special event will still be available. Dynamax Trails will run from November 16 at 10:00 am to November 23 at 8:00 pm local time. During the event, all previously released Dynamax Pokémon, except Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, can appear in Ultimate Battles. This rotation of events overlaps with the start of Espurr’s scheduled week on November 23rd. Frequently Asked Questions What are Pokémon GO Max Mondays? Maximum Mondays are part of the Daily Discoveries program. Additional power points are activated, giving trainers more opportunities to participate in max battles and encounter dynamax Pokémon. What time does Max Monday take place? Peak battles are available from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm local time. Max Monday is no longer limited to the old 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm event period. Why isn’t there a normal Max Monday on November 9? Daily discoveries are paused from November 9 to 15 during Into the Wild and GO Wild Area. This doesn’t mean that Peak Battles aren’t available – those events have their own featured Pokémon and times. What Pokémon appear in November? The regular schedule features Dynamax Machop on November 2, Dynamax Espurr on November 23, and Dynamax Cryogonal on November 30. November 16 falls under Dynamax Trails, which brings back a wider selection of previously released Dynamax Pokémon. How do I find Max Battles? Look for active power points on the game map. Check out the Pokémon and battle details at each Power Spot before joining. Can I join Max Battles remotely? Yes. Remote participation requires a Remote Raid Pass, as well as the maximum particles required. You can join via an invite or an eligible battle displayed in your friends list. Do Max Mondays require a special pass? In-person Max Battles use Max Particles instead of a Raid Pass. The amount required depends on the battle. Joining remotely also requires a Remote Raid Pass. Can featured Pokémon be shiny? Yes, if the Pokémon’s base form can be shiny, then the Dynamax Pokémon that appear during Peak Monday can also be shiny. Shiny availability does not automatically mean that Max Monday offers higher Shiny odds.
