Eternatus, the powerful Poison/Dragon-type Legendary Pokemon from the Galar region, has finally made its Pokemon GO debut! As the star of the Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale event, it is set to thrill Trainers worldwide.

In today’s blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Eternatus - from its stats and moveset to the best counters and how to join Eternatus battles even if you're not physically nearby. Let’s get started!

Event Time:

[Pre-Event] Pokemon GO: Dark Skies - August 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. – August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time

[Main Event] Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale - August 23 and 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time

Pokemon GO Eternatus: Type, Stats, Best Moves & Max CP

Eternatus is a Legendary Pokemon from the Galar region, originally introduced in Generation VIII. It made its highly anticipated debut in Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale, marking the arrival of one of the most powerful Poison/Dragon-type Pokemon in the game.

Eternatus Type: Poison / Dragon

Eternatus Weaknesses: Ground, Psychic, Ice, and Dragon

Eternatus Max CP and Base Stats in Pokemon GO:

Best Moveset for Eternatus

Can Eternatus be shiny in Pokemon GO?

No. As of its debut during Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale, shiny Eternatus is not available in Pokemon GO.

Scopely typically delays the release of shiny Legendary Pokemon until a later event or special raid rotation. Based on past patterns, the shiny version of Eternatus may become available in a future Elite Raid, Raid Day, or as part of a seasonal event.

How to Get Eternatus in Pokemon GO?

Eternatus makes its global debut in Pokemon GO during the Go Fest 2025: Max Finale. Here’s how Trainers can get Eternatus in Pokemon GO:

Step 1: Participate in the Go Pass: Max Finale You will automatically receive GO Pass: Max Finale on August 18, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Step 2: Earn the Eternal Encounter You can collect GO Points for GO Pass: Max Finale and rank up to get rewards through August 24, at 9:00 p.m. local time. One of the rewards is an encounter with Eternatus.

Step 3: Power Up Eternatus While battling Eternamax Eternatus in Max Battles, trainers do not catch it directly - instead, you earn large amounts of Eternatus Candy and Candy XL, which are needed to power up your only one Eternatus.

Eternatus's Adventure Effect: Dynamax Cannon in Pokemon GO

In Pokemon GO, Adventure Effects are temporary power-ups that can boost your gameplay outside of battles. These effects are activated by using powerful Pokemon moves outside of raids or PvP battles. According to official reports, a brand-new Adventure Effect will be triggered when Eternatus uses its exclusive move Dynamax Cannon.

1 How to Unlock Dynamax Cannon’s Adventure Effect?

If you catch Eternatus through the GO Pass: The Final Max event, it will already know the special move Dynamax Cannon. Trainers can then spend 5,000 Stardust and 30 Eternatus Candy to activate its Adventure Effect. Once activated, Eternatus’s Dynamax Moves in Max Raids will be temporarily boosted by 1 level for 10 minutes.

Dynamax Moves not yet unlocked will temporarily be boosted to Level 1.

Fully upgraded Level 3 Dynamax Moves will increase to Level 4, giving a significantly stronger effect than a normal upgrade.

2 How to Extend Eternatus's Adventure Effect Duration?

You can use additional Stardust and Eternatus Candy to extend Dynamax Cannon’s Adventure Effect by 10 minutes each time.

A single tap on “Use” can extend the effect for up to 2 hours.

You can keep tapping to extend it further - up to a maximum of 24 hours.

Note

The Dynamax Cannon Adventure Effect cannot be used at the same time as other Adventure Effects in Pokemon GO.

Top 7 Eternamax Eternatus Counters in Pokemon GO

To upgrade your Eternatus, you need to attack Eternamax Eternatus to get Candy. When facing Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO Max Battles, leveraging its type weaknesses - Ground, Psychic, Ice, and Dragon - is the key to success. Based on our damage simulations and battle testing, the most effective counters are:

Based on the official trailer, the main Pokemon fighting Eternamax Eternatus are Zacian Crowned Sword and Zamazenta Crowned Shield. Both of them are also returning during this event, and you’ll have a chance to boost the power of their special moves: Behemoth Blade and Behemoth Bash. So if you have Zacian or Zamazenta, don’t hesitate to bring them into battle!

Bonus: How to Join Eternatus Max Battles Remotely in Pokemon GO?

To earn more Eternatus Candy and power up your Eternatus, you’ll need to join Eternamax Eternatus Max Battles - which are expected to be quite tough. That’s why we recommend a powerful tool that helps you join active Eternamax Eternatus battles from anywhere in the world.

Meet LocaChange - a trusted, beginner-friendly GPS spoofing app for Pokemon GO. With no jailbreak or root required, LocaChange works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, letting you teleport to any location and join remote Eternamax Eternatus battles with ease.

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FAQs About Eternatus in Pokemon GO

1. How do I get Eternatus in Pokemon GO?

You can get Eternatus during GO Fest 2025: Max Finale, specifically by completing tasks between 18 and 24 August 2025. Once you have earned enough GO Points, you will encounter it.

2. Is Eternatus good in Pokemon GO battles?

Yes, Eternatus has high CP (up to 5007 CP) and strong stats, making it useful in PvP Ultra League and Master League, as well as certain PvE raid roles when using the right moves.

3. What are the best counters for Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO?

Eternatus is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ice, and Dragon-type attacks. The best Pokemon to counter Eternamax Eternatus include Mega Garchomp, Shadow Mamoswine, Mewtwo, and Rayquaza, using moves like Earthquake, Psystrike, and Outrage.

4. How can I join Eternamax Eternatus Max Battles remotely?

You can use a GPS spoofing app like LocaChange to change your location and participate in remote Eternamax Eternatus Max Battles without physically being there.

5. Will Eternatus be available after GO Fest 2025?

As of now, Scopely has not confirmed whether Eternatus will return after the Max Finale event. If you want to catch it, it’s best to do so during GO Fest 2025.

Conclusion

Eternatus is one of the most powerful Legendary Pokemon to arrive in Pokemon GO, and its debut during GO Fest 2025: Max Finale is a must-play moment for all Trainers. Whether you're looking to add Pokemon GO Eternatus to your Pokedex, power it up for PvP battles, or simply enjoy one of the game's most epic Max Battles, don't miss it this time!

Don’t forget: you can battle Eternamax Eternatus remotely using LocaChange, the safest and most reliable location changer for Pokemon GO. From counters and movesets to how to catch Eternatus and get more Candy, we hope this guide has helped you get ready for the challenge!

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Philip Williams

• Pokémon GO
• GPS Spoofing
• AR Gaming

• AR gaming and GPS spoofing specialist with over a decade of software experience. He is a trusted writer on Pokémon GO tips and safe location-changing strategies, helping over 2 million users worldwide. As an Apple enthusiast and expert in location-changing technology, he brings both technical depth and gaming insight to every guide.