DEXERTOThe Max Monday Raid for Pokemon Go features some fresh faces in the schedule for December 2025, including the Shellfish Pokemon from the Kanto region, Kabuto.
The Pokemon Go Precious Paths season is full-on, and those who want to add to their super-sized lineup for these events can join in on special Raid Battles against Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon using Max Particles.
Just like during Pokemon Go’s Spotlight Hour, Max Mondays feature one specific Dynamax or Gigantamax Raid for one hour on Monday evenings. Unlike Pokemon Go Community Days, there will be no Research Tickets or other bonuses during this hour of gameplay.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Max Monday event, including the Raid times and all the spotlights for this month.
When is the next Max Monday? Date and Time
DEXERTOThe next Max Monday – featuring Dynamax Kabuto – takes place on December 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. Just like with Cyrogonal, which was previously featured, you will be able to encounter a Shiny variant of this Pokemon during its time as a Max Raid boss.
Pokemon Go December 2025 Max Monday schedule
MAX RAID HOUR DATE | MAX RAID HOUR TIME | MAX RAID POKEMON | SPRITE | CAN IT BE SHINY? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 1 – December 7 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local Time | Dynamax Darumaka |  | Yes |
December 8 – December 14 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local Time | Dynamax Cryogonal |  | Yes |
December 15 – December 21 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local Time | Dynamax Kabuto |  | Yes |
December 22 – December 28 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local Time | Dynamax Spheal |  | Yes |
December 29 – January 4 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local Time | Dynamax Omanyte |  | Yes |
How to prepare for the Kabuto Max Monday
To prepare for the next Max Monday event, ensure you cover a few steps beforehand. Here’s how to make the most of the 60-minute time window.
- Be sure to gather a large number of Max Particles. These are needed to enter the Max Raid battles.
- Plan to create a team of friends to help with these battles. Max Raids are still new, and they can be tricky without a big enough team.
- Be sure to level up your Dynamax and Gigantamax-capable Pokemon ahead of Max Mondays. Only Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon can join these battles.
Additionally, it’s always a good idea to have items like Star Pieces or Lucky Eggs on hand to make the most out of the XP and Stardust earned when participating in Raids.
Every week, there will be new battles for players to tackle in Pokemon Go, so be sure not to miss out when Max Monday hours kick off in your area. Don’t forget to stay updated with the Spotlight Hour schedule, the current Community Day, and all the Raid Bosses and Shadow Raid bosses available.
