Another Dynamax Pokémon debuts in Pokemon GO! This time Drilbur, a Ground-type Pokémon, will be entering the Dynamax pool (and is a good Dynamax Pokémon for battles against Dynamax Charmander, Gigantamax Charizard, Dynamax Beldum, and Dynamax Falinks). (For more details about the Season of Max Out, you can check out our Season of Max Out guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Simply Groundbreaking event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out – Simply Groundbreaking
Begins: Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon debuts – Dynamax Drilbur
As shown off in the November 2024 Content Update infographic, Dynamax Drilbur is here! Trainers can challenge Dynamax Drilbur in One-Star Max Battles. After successfully defeating Dynamax Drilbur, Trainers will get a catch encounter. If caught, Trainers will have a Drilbur that can Dynamax and can enter Max Battles (and a shiny one, if you’re lucky). Plus, this Dynamax Drilbur can be evolved into Dynamax Excadrill.
Event Bonuses
- 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Drilbur (for Trainers level 31 and up).
Event Boxes
If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live. Daily bundles are also available and can be viewed online via the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Jigglypuff*, Diglett*, Alolan Diglett*, Rhyhorn*, Phanpy*, Whismur*, Kricketot*, Woobat*, Drilbur*, and Noibat*.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Excadrill*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Galarian Meowth*, Sneasel*, Hisuian Sneasel*, Miltank*, and Scraggy*.
- Three-Star Raids: Galarian Mr. Mime*, Hisuian Typhlosion*, Gabite, and Hisuian Braviary*.
- Five-Star Raids: Lugia* (See Additional Notes).
- Mega Raids: Mega Manectric* (See Additional Notes).
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:
- One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Machop*, Shadow Grimer*, Shadow Exeggcute*, and Shadow Sudowoodo.
- Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Pinsir*, Shadow Sableye*, and Shadow Mawile*.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Suicune* (See Additional Notes).
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Standard Raids:
- Lugia* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Manectric* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Shadow Raids:
- One- and Three-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids will be available on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), unless otherwise stated by Niantic.
Max Battles
Max Battles will be active during the event. For more details about Max Battles (how to participate in one), you can check out our Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out’s Max Battles, Max Particles, Power Spots, and Dynamax Pokémon guide.
- One-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Bulbasaur*, Dynamax Charmander*, Dynamax Squirtle*, Dynamax Drilbur*, Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scrobunny, Dynamax Sobble, and Dynamax Skwovet*.
- One-Star Max Battles (Max Mondays, after the event):
- Dynamax Drilbur* (only on Monday, November 18th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time)
- One-Star Max Battles (Max Mondays, after the event):
- Three-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Beldum*.
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Max Battles require Max Particles (MP):
- One-Star Max Battles cost 250 MP.
- Three-Star Max Battles cost 400 MP.
- Six-Star Max Battles cost 800 MP.
- Dynamax Bulbasaur*, Dynamax Charmander*, Dynamax Squirtle*, Dynamax Drilbur*, Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scrobunny, and Dynamax Sobble will be available in One-Star Max Battles after this event until Sunday, November 30th, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time.
- Dynamax Beldum* will be available in Three-Star Max Battles after this event until Sunday, November 30th, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time.
Featured Attack for Lugia
Lugia will know the attack Aeroblast (Charged Attack) when caught from Five-Star Raids between Monday, November 4th, 2024, at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 18th, 2024, at 10 a.m. your local time. You can also teach Lugia this move with the aid of an Elite Charged TM.
Aeroblast’s (Charged Attack) stats are as follows:
- Trainer Battles: 180 power + chance to increase the user’s Attack stat
- Gyms and Raids: 180 power
Timed Research – Simply Groundbreaking Timed Research
A Timed Research quest will be active during the event. Rewards include Drilbur* encounters, Drilbur Candy, and Drilbur Candy XL.
A complete list of tasks and the rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
- Task: Catch 5 Pokémon
- Reward: Drilbur* encounter
- Task: Catch 10 Pokémon
- Reward: 10 Drilbur Candies
- Task: Win a Max Battle
- Reward: 40 Drilbur Candies
- Task: Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms
- Reward: Drilbur* encounter
- Task: Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Reward: Drilbur* encounter
- Completion Rewards (for Trainers at level 31 and above): 5 Drilbur Candy XL, 5,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust
- Completion Rewards (for Trainers at level 30 and below): 80 Drilbur Candies, 5,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Field Research Tasks
There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Drilbur*. Also, items such as Drilbur Candy and Drilbur Candy XL will also be available as rewards. (UPDATE: Niantic initially listed Drilbur Candy XL as a reward in the event’s official blog post. Prior to the start of the event, that reward was removed.) These Field Research Tasks can be found when spinning PokéStops (and acquired if you have an open slot in your Field Research menu) when the event is active.
A complete list of tasks and rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
- Task: Catch 10 Pokémon
- Reward: Drilbur* encounter
- Task: Make 5 Nice Throws
- Reward: 5 Drilbur Candies
- Task: Make 5 Great Throws
- Reward: 10 Drilbur Candies
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
PokéStop Showcase
During the event, PokéStop Showcases will be active. The theme of these contests is to submit the biggest Pokémon being requested. This section will be updated once the PokéStop Showcases are active.
- Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Pichu and Budew
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Written by Jennifer Burch
Illustrator, designer, writer and big Nintendo geek, you can find Jennifer with an N3DS within reach 24/7. As the oldest of three, she has survived many Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sessions intact in addition to getting her brothers hooked on some really weird games. (Cubivore anyone?)
