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[[File:SwSh Prerelease Dynamax Pikachu.png|thumb|A Dynamaxed {{p|Pikachu}}]]
'''Dynamax''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックス''' ''Daimax'') is a temporary transformation affecting Pokémon that was introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who obtain a [[Dynamax Band]] are able to Dynamax their Pokémon. According to [[Professor Magnolia]], the Pokémon distorts space to change its size while affecting the world around them. This transformation has another special variant known as [[Gigantamax]].

==History==
After its defeat thousands of years ago by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, {{p|Eternatus}}'s energy leaked out during its slumber in the form of [[Galar]] particles. This resulted in the creation of {{cat|Power Spots}}, where Trainers can trigger the Dynamax transformation. Some Power Spots had Gym Stadiums built over them, and others in the [[Wild Area]] became [[Pokémon Den]]s, where [[Max Raid Battle]]s take place. Parts of Eternatus's body, known as [[Wishing Star]]s, rained across [[Galar]], allowing whoever found them to Dynamax their Pokémon when at a Power Spot. [[Dynamax Band]]s were later created by [[Oleana]] to help anyone fully utilize the transformation there. Dynamax was later implemented into the [[Galar League]]'s Gym Battles by [[Rose]] who had most of the [[Gym]]s built atop of the {{cat|Power Spots}}<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/</ref>. On the [[Isle of Armor]], [[Max Mushrooms]] and [[Max Honey]] are grown and created exclusively on the island due to the Dynamax phenomenon affecting the flora and {{p|Vespiquen}} producing it.

==Effects==
Dynamaxing increases a Pokémon's size drastically, as well as changing the moves of the Pokémon and increasing their HP in battle (except for {{p|Shedinja}}), but can only be used once during a battle, and ends after three turns or if the user is switched out. In addition, it can only be performed in areas known to have {{cat|Power Spots}}, such as [[Galar]]'s [[Gym|Gym Stadiums]], [[Master Dojo|Battle Court]], and {{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}}. When Dynamaxed, all of the Pokémon's [[move]]s will turn into [[Max Move]]s that correspond to those moves' [[type]]s and categories. Like with [[Mega Evolution]], Dynamax is activated at the start of the turn before all other moves are executed. If a Dynamax Pokémon runs out of [[PP]] of one move, it still can be selected but fails; if it is unable to use any moves (e.g., running out of PP), it will use {{m|Struggle}}.

In a [[Max Raid Battle]], the wild Pokémon is a Dynamax Pokémon for the entire duration of the battle. Only one of the Trainers' Pokémon can Dynamax during a Max Raid Battle, and only for the standard three turns. The first Trainer with the chance to Dynamax is the host, with the chance passing to the next player who joined until it returns to the first player.

{{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and {{p|Eternatus}}, including Pokémon {{m|transform}}ed into one of these, cannot Dynamax.

===Gigantamax===
{{main|Gigantamax}}
If a Pokémon has the Gigantamax Factor, it can undergo Gigantamax, a special kind of Dynamax that results in a different appearance to its regular form in addition to being larger. Only specific individual members of a select group of species can Gigantamax. Each Gigantamax Pokémon has an exclusive Max Move known as a [[G-Max Move]]. Other than having a G-Max Move, Gigantamax is functionally identical to a Dynamax.

===Dynamax Level and HP===
Dynamaxing provides Pokémon with an increase to its maximum and current HP (with the exception of Shedinja) by the same factor. The amount of HP gained depends on the Pokémon's Dynamax Level, which can be increased with [[Dynamax Candy]]. At Dynamax Level 0, a Pokémon will gain 50% more HP. For every Dynamax Level above that, the Pokémon will gain 5% more HP, up to a 100% HP increase at Dynamax Level 10. All other [[stat]]s, as well as its [[Ability]] and [[held item]], remain the same.

Whenever a Pokémon enters into or reverts from Dynamax, its current HP is adjusted to retain the same percentage of HP remaining (rounded up). For instance, if a Pokémon at Dynamax Level 10 has 100/200 HP remaining, then upon Dynamaxing, its HP will be adjusted to 200/400. Conversely, if the same Pokémon has 101/400 HP in Dynamax form, then its HP will be adjusted down to 51/200 when its Dynamax expires.

====HP-based effects====
When calculating changes in HP (damage or restoration) based on the percentage of a Pokémon's maximum HP, the Dynamax Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP is used. For example:
* {{m|Super Fang}} inflicts damage to a Dynamax Pokémon equal to 50% of its non-Dynamax HP.
* A held [[Figy Berry]] will restore HP equal to 1/3 of the Dynamax Pokémon's non-Dynamax maximum HP.
* {{m|Endeavor}} inflicts damage equal to the amount that the target's non-Dynamax HP exceeds the user's non-Dynamax HP.
* {{m|Pain Split}} averages the two Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP, calculates the {{wp|Sign (mathematics)|signed}} difference between that average and each Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP, then changes each Pokémon's HP by that signed difference.

Effects that vary based on the percentage of HP a Pokémon has remaining use the Dynamax Pokémon's Dynamax HP. For example:
* {{a|Emergency Exit}} activates when the Dynamax Pokémon's current Dynamax HP falls to 50% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.
* A Pokémon will consume its held [[Figy Berry]] when its HP falls to 50% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.
* {{m|Brine}}'s [[power]] is increased if a target Dynamax Pokémon's current Dynamax HP is 50% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.

The moves {{m|Dynamax Cannon}}, {{m|Behemoth Blade}}, and {{m|Behemoth Bash}} do double damage against a Dynamax Pokémon.

===Immunities===
Dynamax Pokémon are immune to [[flinch]]ing. {{m|Fake Out}} can still damage a Dynamax Pokémon, but will have no secondary effect. 

Dynamax Pokémon are unaffected by {{cat|moves affected by weight}} (such as {{m|Low Kick}} and {{m|Heavy Slam}}), [[one-hit knockout move]]s, and {{m|Destiny Bond}}. 

Moves and Abilities that replace the target's [[Ability]] with the user's (such as {{m|Skill Swap}}, {{m|Entrainment}}, and {{a|Wandering Spirit}}) have no effect on Dynamax Pokémon. However, moves that {{cat|Ability-changing moves|change or suppress}} the Dynamax Pokémon's Ability altogether (such as {{m|Gastro Acid}} and {{m|Worry Seed}}) still work.

Dynamax Pokémon cannot be switched out by the effects of {{cat|moves that switch the target out}} (like {{m|Roar}} and {{m|Whirlwind}}). {{m|Circle Throw}} and {{m|Dragon Tail}} will still damage Dynamax Pokémon without switching it out. [[Red Card]] also fails to switch out a Dynamax Pokémon, but is still activated and consumed. Dynamax Pokémon can still be forced out by their own Abilities or items, such as {{a|Emergency Exit}} or an [[Eject Button]]. If a Dynamax Pokémon has {{a|Magic Bounce}} and is targeted by {{m|Parting Shot}}, the move will be reflected and force the Dynamax Pokémon to switch out (the owner of the Dynamax Pokémon is still able to choose the Pokémon that it is replaced with).

Dynamax Pokémon cannot be affected by {{m|Disable}} or {{a|Cursed Body}}. A Max Move or G-Max Move can still be used if its base move was disabled prior to Dynamax. Dynamax Pokémon are also immune to {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Torment}}, and {{m|Instruct}}. [[Choice Band]], [[Choice Scarf]], [[Choice Specs]], {{a|Gorilla Tactics}}, and {{a|Sheer Force}} temporarily stop working (including the stat boosts) if the holder is Dynamaxed. However, [[Assault Vest]] still works accordingly and prevents the holder from using [[Max Guard]].

In addition to the above, there are certain moves that will fail if used during a Max Raid Battle, but will work against a Dynamax Pokémon otherwise.
:''See also: [[Max Raid Battle#Battle|Max Raid Battle → Battle]]''

===Effects on Transformed Pokémon===
If {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}} is used against a Dynamax Pokémon, only its base form and base moves will be copied, and the user can Dynamax separately. The Gigantamax Factor, however, is not copied at all; instead, the user can only achieve the standard Dynamax form. Additionally, if a Pokémon incapable of Dynamax (e.g., {{p|Zacian}}) is copied, then the user will not be able to Dynamax afterwards. If a Pokémon attempts to copy a Max Move (e.g., using {{m|Copycat}}), it will copy the base move of that Max Move.

==In the anime==
[[File:Goh Raboot Dynamax.png|thumb|250px|Dynamax Raboot in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Dynamaxing was first featured in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where [[Lance's Gyarados]] was shown Dynamaxing during his battle against [[Leon]] and his {{p|Charizard}} at the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]], which was held at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Leon [[Gigantamax]]ed his Charizard in response to [[Lance]]'s Dynamax.

In [[JN042]], {{Ash}} and Leon headed to battle a {{p|Pangoro}} that had started rampaging after spontaneously Dynamaxing, and successfully defeated it in [[JN043]]. Later that episode, [[Goh]] Dynamaxed his {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} to battle [[Oleana's subordinate]], who had sent out a Gigantamax {{p|Garbodor}} in an attempt to stop Sonia and Goh's investigation into the kings of [[Galar]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Lance Red Gyarados Dynamax.png|Dynamax Shiny Gyarados
File:Dynamax Galarian Yamask.png|Dynamax Galarian Yamask
File:Dynamax Pangoro.png|Dynamax Pangoro
File:Goh Raboot Dynamax.png|Dynamax Raboot
File:Dynamax Wooloo.png|Dynamax Wooloo
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
In [[JNM04]], [[Lance's Gyarados]] Dynamaxed during a battle against [[Leon]]'s {{p|Charizard}}.

[[File:Max Raid Battle Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Dynamax Gurdurr in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokemon Adventures manga===
A Dynamax Pokémon first appeared in [[PASS04]], where [[Sōdo Tsurugi|Sōdo]], [[Shirudomiria Tate|Shirudomiria]], and a pair of {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}s battled a Dynamax {{p|Gurdurr}} in a [[Max Raid Battle]]. After defeating him, Sōdo was able to catch him, add him to his [[party]], and [[nickname]] him Tekkotsun.

Dynamax appeared again [[PASS06]] during Sōdo's [[Gym]] battle against [[Milo]], where the {{type|Grass}} [[Gym Leader]] Dynamaxed his {{p|Eldegoss}}. Sōdo responded by doing the same with his [[Ransun|Sirfetch'd]].

In [[PASS09]], Sōdo Dynamaxed his [[Sutikkun|Thwackey]] during his Gym battle against [[Nessa]].

In [[PASS11]], Shirudomiria Dynamaxed her {{p|Arrokuda}} during her Gym battle against [[Kabu]].

In [[PASS13]], Sōdo Dynamaxed his {{p|Oranguru}} during his Gym battle against [[Allister]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Milo Eldegoss Adventures.png|Dynamax Eldegoss
File:Max Raid Battle Adventures.png|Dynamax Gurdurr
File:Soudo Ransun Dynamax.png|Dynamax Sirfetch'd
File:Soudo Sutikkun Thwackey Dynamax.png|Dynamax Thwackey
File:Shirudomiria Kilo Dynamax.png|Dynamax Arrokuda
File:Soudo Gunbain Dynamax.png|Dynamax Oranguru
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
Dynamax is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as {{VMAX}}. It was added as a new mechanic to the game in the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} expansion (the {{TCG|Sword}} and {{TCG|Shield}} sets in Japan).

Released along with the first {{TCG|Pokémon V}} cards, '''Pokémon VMAX''' introduce the Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] mechanics into the Trading Card Game. Pokémon VMAX evolve from their respective Pokémon V, giving them boosted {{TCG|Hit Points}} (so far, the biggest HPs in a Pokémon card) and more powerful attacks. When a VMAX Pokémon is knocked out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one.

So far, all released VMAX Pokémon have one or two attacks and no abilities. While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, VMAX Pokémon cards have a rainbow background and details on the card's bottom, as well its illustration also fading into the top-most area and having the visual aura of Dynamaxing/Gigantamaxing on the Pokémon.

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Snorlax VMAX (Sword & Shield 142)|Snorlax]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|modified=Yes|enset=Sword & Shield|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=142/202|jpset=Shield|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=046/060|enset2=Sword & Shield|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=206/202|jpset2=Shield|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=070/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Stonjourner VMAX (Sword & Shield 116)|Stonjourner]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fighting|modified=Yes|enset=Sword & Shield|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=116/202|jpset=Sword|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=035/060|enset2=Sword & Shield|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=205/202|jpset2=Sword|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=070/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Tapu Koko VMAX (Single Strike Master 18)|Tapu Koko]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|modified=Yes|jpset=Single Strike Master|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=018/070|jpset2=Single Strike Master|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=083/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Togekiss VMAX (Vivid Voltage 141)|Togekiss]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|modified=Yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=141/185|jpset=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=059/076|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=191/185|jpset2=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=088/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Toxtricity VMAX (Rebel Clash 71)|Toxtricity]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|modified=Yes|enset=Rebel Clash|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=071/192|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=037/096|enset2=Rebel Clash|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=196/192|jpset2=Rebellion Crash|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=037/096|jpset3=Shiny Star V|jprarity3=RRR|jpnum3=060/190|jpset4=Shiny Star V|jprarity4=SSR|jpnum4=315/190}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Venusaur VMAX (Venusaur VMAX Starter Set 2)|Venusaur]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|jpset=Venusaur VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=002/021}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Victini VMAX (Rapid Strike Master 13)|Victini]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|modified=Yes|jpset=Rapid Strike Master|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=013/070|jpset2=Rapid Strike Master|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=082/070}}
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==Trivia==
* Dynamax Battles were inspired by The Giant's Causeway.<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Galar Tour Brochure]</ref>
* Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus are the only Pokémon to be unable to Dynamax.
* When {{p|Calyrex}} Dynamaxes, instead of the usual purple aura that would surround a Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed Pokémon, it yields off a blue aura. Calyrex is the only Pokémon to do this.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{shield color}}|bordercolor={{shield color dark}}
|zh_yue=極巨化 ''Gihkgeuihfa''
|zh_cmn=極巨化 / 极巨化 ''Jíjùhuà''
|fi=Dynamax
|fr=Dynamax
|de=Dynamax
|it=Dynamax
|ko=다이맥스 ''Daimax''
|pt_br=Dinamax
|ru=Динамакс ''Dinamaks''
|es=Dinamax
|th=ไดแมกซ์ ''Daimax''
}}

==References==	
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==See also==
* [[Gigantamax]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Z-Move]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon]]
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