Dynamax Centiskorch arrives in Pokémon GO Max Battles on October 5

The first “Max Monday” event of October 2026 brings Dynamax Centiskorch to Pokémon GO on October 5, marking the Fire- and Bug-type species’ debut in Max Battles. Niantic schedules the one-star battle to feature the creature heavily at Power Spots throughout the day, requiring trainers to spend 150 Max Particles (MP) per attempt.

Rock Attacks Exploit Centiskorch Double Weakness

Centiskorch takes quad damage from Rock-type attacks due to its dual Fire and Bug typing, making Rock moves the primary choice for the encounter. Water and Flying attacks also deal super-effective damage against the boss. Trainers can challenge the one-star raid solo given the low difficulty threshold and clear type vulnerabilities, avoiding the need to invest large amounts of candy or Stardust if utilizing existing rosters.

Optimal attackers center around Dynamax Rhyperior, whose Rock-type Max Moves exploit the boss’s double weakness for significant damage. For defensive positioning in group settings, Dynamax Regirock absorbs incoming damage while quickly charging the Max Meter. Dynamax Blissey rounds out team compositions as a healing support option, though specialized recovery remains optional for solo challengers or high-level rosters.

Group Raids Benefit from Structured Roles

Group raids scaling up to four participants benefit from structured roles: two primary attackers, one defender to absorb damage, and one healer. Each trainer brings a lineup of three Pokémon, prioritizing a lead slot with a fast attack that builds the Max Meter efficiently before switching to primary damage dealers during the Dynamax phase. Fast attack types directly determine the elemental attribute of the resulting Max Move, requiring players to verify that quick moves align with Rock, Water, or Flying categories.

Capturing the species on October 5 provides players with their first opportunity to secure the Dynamax variant ahead of subsequent autumn events.