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Shiny Gigantamax Pikachu Debuts in Pokémon Go Battles

3/29/2026

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Gigantamax Pikachu has arrived in Pokémon Go as a Tier 6 Max Battle, requiring 800 Max Particles to participate.
This Electric-type Pokémon is weak against Ground-type moves and has a CP range of 493 to 536.
The recommended team includes Excadrill as the primary attacker, Latias as a defender, and Blissey as a healer.
Battles yield Stardust, Rare Candy, and Pikachu Candy.
Shiny Gigantamax Pikachu is obtainable from these battles.

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Story summary

Gigantamax Pikachu has arrived in Pokémon Go as a Tier 6 Max Battle, requiring 800 Max Particles to participate.
This Electric-type Pokémon is weak against Ground-type moves and has a CP range of 493 to 536.
The recommended team includes Excadrill as the primary attacker, Latias as a defender, and Blissey as a healer.
Battles yield Stardust, Rare Candy, and Pikachu Candy.
Shiny Gigantamax Pikachu is obtainable from these battles.