A unique promotional code unveiled during this year's Pokemon Presents livestream offers Pokemon GO trainers an exceptional opportunity to capture a Gigantamax Pokemon before August 24, 2025. This special giveaway commemorates the conclusion of Pokemon GO Fest 2025, allowing players to select one of three fully evolved Generation 8 starter Pokemon - Scorbunny, Grookey, or Sobble - each featuring their rare Gigantamax forms.

Normally, obtaining Gigantamax Pokemon requires overcoming challenging 6-Star Max Raid Battles in Pokemon GO, which typically demand coordinated efforts from multiple trainers. What sets Gigantamax Pokemon apart from their Dynamax counterparts are their distinctive visual transformations and exclusive G-Max moves. While there are 33 Gigantamax species in total, Pokemon GO has currently introduced only 12 of these powerful variants.

Trainers can claim this special offer by entering the code "GOFESTMAX" on the Pokemon GO Web Store before August 3, 2025. This unlocks time-limited research tasks that must be completed by August 24 to encounter either Gigantamax Cinderace, Rillaboom, or Inteleon. The research mission, labeled "Gigantamax Journey Timed Research," consists of five objectives, each offering various rewards upon completion.

The Pokemon Presents showcase also announced two major upcoming features: the global debut of the legendary Eternatus and the Max Finale Event scheduled for August 23-24. While the event promises increased Gigantamax encounters, it remains uncertain whether Eternatus's unique Eternamax form will be included.

This promotion presents a valuable opportunity for all trainers, particularly those in less populated areas who might struggle with high-level raids. The timed nature of the event encourages prompt action, as players will need sufficient time to complete all research tasks before the August 24 deadline. The upcoming Max Finale Event may offer additional chances to obtain Gigantamax Pokemon, though some community members have expressed concerns about the game's increasingly packed event schedule.