Dynamax Growlithe Debuts on Max Monday: Quick Guide for Feb 9, 2026

Growlithe becomes the first Dynamax boss in Pokémon GO during Max Monday on Feb 9, 2026 (6–7 pm local). It’s a Tier 1 Max Battle costing 250 Max Particles, and it can be shiny; the battle is solo-friendly but teams up to 4 players can coordinate. The guide covers optimal roles: attackers (e.g., Gigantamax Inteleon and other strong counters), defenders (Omastar, etc.), and healers (Blissey, Wailord, Snorlax), plus team composition (2 attackers, 1 defender, 1 healer). It explains core Dynamax mechanics (Max Meter charging, shield usage with Max Guard, healing via Max Spirit), dodging boss attacks, and strategies for efficient wins when teaming up.