How to get it
- Purchase packs or bundles that include them in the shop or Web Store.
- Event offers can have different bundle contents, so check the number of packs included.
How to use it
- Open the pack from Items when you need the particles.
- Review your current balance and the game’s claim confirmation before redeeming it.
Worth knowing
Keep the distinction between the pack and its contents in mind when planning a Max Battle session.
Opening one does not activate a Max Mushroom damage boost or upgrade a Max Move; those are separate actions.
A stored pack and a spendable balance are different
The pack supplies 800 particles, which can fund one ordinary level-3 Max Move upgrade’s particle component or a standard 800-particle battle entry. It cannot cover both, and the move upgrade still needs its Candy XL.
Packs and research rewards are separate from daily collection through walking and Power Stops. Before opening a pack, check your current balance, the game’s capacity rules, and your next planned cost; a pack in the bag is not already available to a battle lobby.
Sources & further reading
- Pokémon GO: A Quantitative Approach by nick blackVersion 1.0.6 (October 4, 2026), §2.5, p. 11; §10.6, p. 140, Tables 10.11–10.12
Event rewards, shop offers, and limits can change. Check the current in-game description for event-specific rules. Worked examples are illustrative calculations.