Pokémon GO November 2026 Max Monday Schedule Features Machop, Espurr, and Cryogonal Amid Event Overlaps
Pokémon GO’s November 2026 Max Monday schedule features Dynamax Machop on November 2, Dynamax Espurr on November 23, and Dynamax Cryogonal on November 30. Max Battles run from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, with additional Power Spots active throughout the day. The November 9 slot is skipped due to the 'Into the Wild' event, while November 16 falls under the 'Dynamax Trails' event, which brings back previously released Dynamax Pokémon excluding Legendaries and Mythicals. Remote participation requires a Remote Raid Pass and Max Particles, and in-person battles only require Max Particles. Shiny variants are possible if the base Pokémon can be shiny, though no increased odds are guaranteed.
Key points
- Dynamax Machop is featured on November 2, with Max Battles available from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.
- No regular Max Monday occurs on November 9 as Daily Discoveries are paused during the 'Into the Wild' and 'GO Wild Area' events from November 9–15.
- November 16 falls within the 'Dynamax Trails' event (Nov 16–23), which features previously released Dynamax Pokémon excluding Legendaries and Mythicals.
- Dynamax Espurr is featured on November 23, which also marks the final day of the 'Dynamax Trails' event.
- Dynamax Cryogonal is featured on November 30, concluding the regular Max Monday schedule for the month.
- Remote participation in Max Battles requires a Remote Raid Pass and Max Particles, while in-person battles only require Max Particles.
Background
This schedule follows the October 2026 announcement of the 'Dynamax Trails' event, which runs from November 16 to 23 and includes the return of Legendary Pokémon Eternatus. The event features a Spotlight Hour on November 19 and a Max Battle against Eternamax Eternatus on November 21. The current Max Monday schedule integrates with these special events, particularly the overlap between 'Dynamax Trails' and the November 23 Espurr feature.
Why it matters
The November 2026 Max Monday schedule provides Trainers with structured opportunities to battle and catch Dynamax Pokémon, with specific dates for Machop, Espurr, and Cryogonal. The integration with the 'Dynamax Trails' event and the pause during 'Into the Wild' affects availability and planning for remote and in-person participation. Understanding the schedule helps players prepare Max Particles and Remote Raid Passes for desired encounters.
What to watch
Trainers should monitor the in-game map for active Power Spots during Max Monday windows. Players interested in remote participation must ensure they have Remote Raid Passes and sufficient Max Particles. The 'Dynamax Trails' event will conclude on November 23, after which the regular Max Monday schedule resumes with Cryogonal on November 30. Future updates may include additional special events or changes to the Daily Discoveries schedule.
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