How to get a free Gigantamax Machamp in Pokémon GO
Players looking to add a Gigantamax Machamp to their collection can do so through a special timed research quest in Pokémon GO. The 'Go Wild Area Gigantamax Machamp Power Up!' quest offers a direct path to securing this Pokémon, though players must act quickly before the event concludes.
The 'Go Wild Area Gigantamax Machamp Power Up!' quest is a limited-time opportunity available in Pokémon GO until Sunday, November 15, at 11:59 PM local time. Because this is a timed research quest, players must complete the requirements before the deadline to ensure they receive the Gigantamax Machamp encounter.
Interestingly, you do not need to finish the entire quest chain to claim the Gigantamax Machamp. Completing the first step of the research is sufficient to secure the encounter. This makes the quest particularly valuable for those preparing for upcoming content, as Gigantamax Machamp serves as an effective counter to Gigantamax Duraludon, which is expected to be available globally during the Go Wild Area 2026 event on November 14 and 15.
'Go Wild Area Gigantamax Machamp Power Up!' Research Tasks
The quest consists of a single step containing several sub-tasks. While some rewards require multiple days of gameplay, the primary goal is the encounter itself.
- Explore 5km — Gigantamax Machamp encounter
- Catch a Pokémon on 2 different days — 110 Machop Candy
- Catch a Pokémon on 3 different days — 600 Max Particles
- Catch a Pokémon on 4 different days — 45 Machop Candy XL
- Catch a Pokémon on 5 different days — 800 Max Particles
Upon completing the final task in this step, players will also receive 30,000 Stardust and 10 Ultra Balls as additional rewards.