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[[File:Sword Shield Max Raid Battle artwork.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of a Dynamaxed {{p|Pangoro}} in a [[Max Raid Battle]]]] | [[File:Sword Shield Max Raid Battle artwork.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of a Dynamaxed {{p|Pangoro}} in a [[Max Raid Battle]]]] | ||
'''Dynamax''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックス''' ''Daimax'') is a temporary transformation affecting {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that was introduced in [[Generation VIII]] | '''Dynamax''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックス''' ''Daimax'') is a temporary transformation affecting {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that was introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. It grants Pokémon tremendous strength and size and allows them to use powerful moves called [[Max Move]]s. A variant of this phenomenon called [[Gigantamax]] further alters the appearance of Pokémon and gives them access to exclusive [[G-Max Move]]s. | ||
==Terminology== | ==Terminology== | ||
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==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
[[File:SwSh Prerelease Dynamax Pikachu.png|thumb| | [[File:SwSh Prerelease Dynamax Pikachu.png|thumb|300px|A Dynamaxed {{p|Pikachu}}]] | ||
{{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.<ref>[[Trainer Tips]]: ''The Dynamax phenomenon is caused by a special power that originates from within Pokémon, warping the space around them and making them appear far larger than they truly are.'' ({{g|Sword and Shield}})</ref> This transformation has another special variant known as [[Gigantamax]]. | {{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.<ref>[[Trainer Tips]]: ''The Dynamax phenomenon is caused by a special power that originates from within Pokémon, warping the space around them and making them appear far larger than they truly are.'' ({{g|Sword and Shield}})</ref> This transformation has another special variant known as [[Gigantamax]]. | ||
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===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
====Artwork==== | ====Artwork==== | ||
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sword color dark}}; background:#{{shield color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Dynamax Poke Ball SWSH Concept Art.png|x300px]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sword color dark}}; background:#{{shield color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Dynamax Poke Ball SWSH Concept Art.png|x300px]] | ||
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| Concept art from {{color2| | | Concept art from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==In the spin-off games== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
===[[Pokémon GO]]=== | |||
{{main|Dynamax (GO)}} | |||
Dynamaxing was introduced to [[Pokémon GO]] as a battle mechanic on September 4, 2024. | |||
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ||
Certain [[sync pair]]s are capable of Dynamaxing, including some Trainers that do not have [[Dynamax Band]]s in the [[core series]]. All attacking [[Max Move]]s have 400-540 power range. The max move can be used once per battle. | Certain [[sync pair]]s are capable of Dynamaxing, including some Trainers that do not have [[Dynamax Band]]s in the [[core series]]. All attacking [[Max Move]]s have 400-540 power range. The max move can be used once per battle. | ||
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| [[File:VSBlue Classic Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Blue}} (Classic) | | [[File:VSBlue Classic Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Blue}} (Classic) | ||
| [[File:Masters0006.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Charizard}} {{male}} | | [[File:Masters0006.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Charizard}} {{male}} | ||
| [[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Heat Wave}} → {{m|Max Flare | | [[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Heat Wave}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Flare}}<br>[[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Flare Blitz}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Flare}}<br>[[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] Neo {{m|Blast Burn}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Flare}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSElesa Classic Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Elesa}} (Classic) | | [[File:VSElesa Classic Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Elesa}} (Classic) | ||
| [[File:Masters0587.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Emolga}} {{female}} | | [[File:Masters0587.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Emolga}} {{female}} | ||
| [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Thunder Shock}} → {{m|Max Lightning | | [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Thunder Shock}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Lightning}}<br>[[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Nuzzle}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Lightning}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Light Screen}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSGiovanni Sygna Masters.png|100px]]<br>[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Giovanni}} | | [[File:VSGiovanni Sygna Masters.png|100px]]<br>[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Giovanni}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0034.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Nidoking}} {{male}} | | [[File:Masters0034.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Nidoking}} {{male}} | ||
| [[File:GroundIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Mega Kick}} → {{m|Max Quake}}<br>[[File:SteelIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Iron Tail}} → {{m|Max Steelspike}}<br>[[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Poison Jab}} → {{m|Max Ooze}} | | [[File:GroundIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Mega Kick}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Quake}}<br>[[File:SteelIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Iron Tail}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Steelspike}}<br>[[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Poison Jab}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Ooze}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| [[File:VSLeaf Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Leaf}} | |||
| [[File:Masters0009.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Blastoise}} {{female}} | |||
| [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Water Pulse}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Geyser}}<br>[[File:WaterIC Masters.png|16px]] Full Blast {{m|Hydro Cannon}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Geyser}} | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSRed Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Red}} | | [[File:VSRed Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Red}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0003.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Venusaur}} {{male}} | | [[File:Masters0003.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Venusaur}} {{male}} | ||
| [[File:GrassIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Razor Leaf}} → {{m|Max Overgrowth | | [[File:GrassIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Razor Leaf}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Overgrowth}}<br>[[File:GrassIC Masters.png|16px]] Giga {{m|Frenzy Plant}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Overgrowth}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSWallace New Year 2024 Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Wallace}} (New Year's 2024) | | [[File:VSWallace New Year 2024 Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Wallace}} (New Year's 2024) | ||
| [[File:Masters0806.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Blacephalon}} | | [[File:Masters0806.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Blacephalon}} | ||
| [[File:GhostIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Shadow Ball}} → {{m|Max Phantasm}}<br>[[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Mind Blown}} → {{m|Max Flare}} | | [[File:GhostIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Shadow Ball}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Phantasm}}<br>[[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Mind Blown}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Flare}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSLeon Alt Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Leon}} (Alt.) | | [[File:VSLeon Alt Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Leon}} (Alt.) | ||
| [[File:Masters0887.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Dragapult}} {{male}} | | [[File:Masters0887.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Dragapult}} {{male}} | ||
| [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Dragon Darts}} → {{m|Max Wyrmwind}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} → {{m|Max Guard}}<br>[[File:DragonIC Masters.png|16px]] Slashing {{m|Breaking Swipe}} → {{m|Max Wyrmwind}} | | [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Dragon Darts}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Wyrmwind}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} → {{m|Max Guard}}<br>[[File:DragonIC Masters.png|16px]] Slashing {{m|Breaking Swipe}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Wyrmwind}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSRaihan Anniversary 2022 Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Raihan}} (Anniversary 2022) | | [[File:VSRaihan Anniversary 2022 Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Raihan}} (Anniversary 2022) | ||
| [[File:Masters0330.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Flygon}} {{male}} | | [[File:Masters0330.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Flygon}} {{male}} | ||
| [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Twister}} → {{m|Max Wyrmwind}}<br>[[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Fire Spin}} → {{m|Max Flare}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Sandstorm}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | | [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Twister}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Wyrmwind}}<br>[[File:FireIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Fire Spin}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Flare}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Sandstorm}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSVictor Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Victor}} | | [[File:VSVictor Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Victor}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0897.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Spectrier}} | | [[File:Masters0897.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Spectrier}} | ||
| [[File:GhostIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Shadow Ball}} → {{m|Max Phantasm}}<br>[[File:GroundIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Mud Shot}} → {{m|Max Quake}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Haze}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | | [[File:GhostIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Shadow Ball}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Phantasm}}<br>[[File:GroundIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Mud Shot}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Quake}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Haze}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSPaulo Masters.png|100px]]<br>[[Paulo]] | | [[File:VSPaulo Masters.png|100px]]<br>[[Paulo]] | ||
| [[File:Masters0745Du.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Lycanroc}} {{male}}<br><small>Dusk Form</small> | | [[File:Masters0745Du.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Lycanroc}} {{male}}<br><small>Dusk Form</small> | ||
| [[File:RockIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Stone Edge}} → {{m|Max Rockfall}}<br>[[File:RockIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Accelerock}} → {{m|Max Rockfall}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Howl}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | | [[File:RockIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Stone Edge}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Rockfall}}<br>[[File:RockIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Accelerock}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Rockfall}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Howl}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSPalmer Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Palmer}} | | [[File:VSPalmer Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Palmer}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0486.png|100px]]<br>[[Reg|Regigigas]] | | [[File:Masters0486.png|100px]]<br>[[Reg|Regigigas]] | ||
| [[File:NormalIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Crush Grip}} → {{m|Max Strike}}<br>[[File:NormalIC Masters.png|16px]] G {{m|Giga Impact}} → {{m|Max Strike}} | | [[File:NormalIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Crush Grip}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Strike}}<br>[[File:NormalIC Masters.png|16px]] G {{m|Giga Impact}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Strike}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSArgenta Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Argenta}} | | [[File:VSArgenta Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Argenta}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0227.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Skarmory}} {{female}} | | [[File:Masters0227.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Skarmory}} {{female}} | ||
| [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Metal Claw}} → {{m|Max Steelspike}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Swords Dance}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | | [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Metal Claw}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Steelspike}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Swords Dance}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSRiley Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Riley}} | | [[File:VSRiley Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Riley}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0448.png|100px]]<br>{{TP|Riley|Lucario}} {{male}} | | [[File:Masters0448.png|100px]]<br>{{TP|Riley|Lucario}} {{male}} | ||
| [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Close Combat}} → {{m|Max Knuckle}}<br>[[File:SteelIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Iron Tail}} → {{m|Max Steelspike}} | | [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Close Combat}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Knuckle}}<br>[[File:SteelIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Iron Tail}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Steelspike}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSDahlia Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Dahlia}} | | [[File:VSDahlia Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Dahlia}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0272 f.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Ludicolo}} {{female}} | | [[File:Masters0272 f.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Ludicolo}} {{female}} | ||
| [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Muddy Water}} → {{m|Max Geyser}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Teeter Dance}} → {{m|Max Guard}}<br>[[File:GrassIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Razor Leaf}} → {{m|Max Overgrowth}} | | [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Muddy Water}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Geyser}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Teeter Dance}} → {{m|Max Guard}}<br>[[File:GrassIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Razor Leaf}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Overgrowth}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSKlara Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Klara}} | | [[File:VSKlara Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Klara}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0080G.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Slowbro}} {{female}}<br><small>Galarian Form</small> | | [[File:Masters0080G.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Slowbro}} {{female}}<br><small>Galarian Form</small> | ||
| [[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Sludge Bomb}} → {{m|Max Ooze | | [[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Sludge Bomb}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Ooze}}<br>[[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Poison Jab}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Ooze}}<br>[[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|16px]] Poisonous {{m|Shell Side Arm}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Ooze}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[File:VSAvery Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Avery}} | | [[File:VSAvery Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Avery}} | ||
| [[File:Masters0199G.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Slowking}} {{male}}<br><small>Galarian Form</small> | | [[File:Masters0199G.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Slowking}} {{male}}<br><small>Galarian Form</small> | ||
| [[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Eerie Spell}} → {{m|Max Mindstorm}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] Classy {{m|Chilly Reception}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | | [[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Eerie Spell}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Mindstorm}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] Classy {{m|Chilly Reception}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | ||
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| [[File:VSGreta Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Greta}} | |||
| [[File:Masters0286.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Breloom}} {{female}} | |||
| [[File:GrassIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Bullet Seed}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Overgrowth}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Spore}} → {{m|Max Guard}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] Deep Sleep {{m|Spore}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | |||
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| [[File:VSIngo Sygna Masters.png|100px]]<br>[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Ingo}} | |||
| [[File:Masters0609.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Chandelure}} {{male}} | |||
| [[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} → {{m|Max Guard}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] {{m|Confuse Ray}} → {{m|Max Guard}}<br>[[File:GhostIC Masters.png|16px]] Rising Flames {{m|Hex}} → [[File:SpecialIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Phantasm}} | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| [[File:VSEmmet Sygna Masters.png|100px]]<br>[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Emmet}} | |||
| [[File:Masters0604.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Eelektross}} {{male}} | |||
| [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Thunder Fang}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Lightning}}<br>[[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|16px]] Descending Lightning {{m|Wild Charge}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Lightning}} | |||
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| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMilo Masters.png|100px]]<br>{{mas|Milo}} | |||
| [[File:Masters0830.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Eldegoss}} {{male}} | |||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:GrassIC Masters.png|16px]] {{m|Razor Leaf}} → [[File:PhysicalIC.png|32px]] {{m|Max Overgrowth}}<br>[[File:StatusIC.png|32px]] Abundant {{m|Cotton Spore}} → {{m|Max Guard}} | |||
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==In | ==In animation== | ||
[[File:Ash Dynamax Gengar.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}}'s Dynamax {{AP|Gengar}} in {{aniseries|JN}}]] | |||
===''Pokémon the Series''=== | |||
[[File:Ash Dynamax Gengar.png|thumb|250px| | ===={{aniseries|JN}}==== | ||
Dynamaxing was first featured in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where [[Lance's Gyarados]] was shown Dynamaxing during his battle against {{an|Leon}} and his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} at the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]], which was held at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Leon [[Gigantamax]]ed his Charizard in response to {{an|Lance}}'s Dynamax. | Dynamaxing was first featured in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where [[Lance's Gyarados]] was shown Dynamaxing during his battle against {{an|Leon}} and his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} at the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]], which was held at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Leon [[Gigantamax]]ed his Charizard in response to {{an|Lance}}'s Dynamax. | ||
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In ''[[JN124|Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} Dynamaxed her {{p|Togekiss}} during her Masters Eight Tournament battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Lucario}}. | In ''[[JN124|Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} Dynamaxed her {{p|Togekiss}} during her Masters Eight Tournament battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Lucario}}. | ||
===Gallery=== | ====Gallery==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Lance Red Gyarados Dynamax.png|{{an|Lance}}'s Dynamax | Lance Red Gyarados Dynamax.png|{{an|Lance}}'s {{Shiny}} Dynamax {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}} | ||
Lance Dragonite Dynamax.png|Lance's Dynamax {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} | Lance Dragonite Dynamax.png|Lance's Dynamax {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} | ||
Cynthia Dynamax Togekiss.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Dynamax {{p|Togekiss}} | Cynthia Dynamax Togekiss.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Dynamax {{p|Togekiss}} | ||
Dynamax Regigigas anime.png|A Dynamax {{p|Regigigas}} | Dynamax Regigigas anime.png|A Dynamax {{p|Regigigas}} | ||
Dynamax Galarian Yamask.png|A Dynamax | Dynamax Galarian Yamask.png|A Dynamax {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}} | ||
Dynamax Pangoro.png|A Dynamax {{p|Pangoro}} | Dynamax Pangoro.png|A Dynamax {{p|Pangoro}} | ||
Goh Raboot Dynamax.png|[[Goh]]'s Dynamax {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} | Goh Raboot Dynamax.png|[[Goh]]'s Dynamax {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Pokémon Journeys | ===Pokémon Journeys=== | ||
In ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', [[Lance's Gyarados]] Dynamaxed during a battle against [[Leon's Charizard]]. | In ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', [[Lance's Gyarados]] Dynamaxed during a battle against [[Leon's Charizard]]. | ||
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A list of all [[Gigantamax]] cards can be found [[Gigantamax#In the TCG|here]]. | A list of all [[Gigantamax]] cards can be found [[Gigantamax#In the TCG|here]]. | ||
A list of all | A list of all [[Eternamax]] cards can be found [[Eternamax#In the TCG|here]]. | ||
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Colorless|char=yes}} | {{cardlist/header|Related cards|Colorless|char=yes}} | ||
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|ru=Динамакс ''Dinamaks'' | |ru=Динамакс ''Dinamaks'' | ||
|es_eu=Dinamax | |es_eu=Dinamax | ||
|es_la=Dynamax | |es_la=Dinamax{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}}<br>Dynamax{{tt|*|Animated series}} | ||
|tr=Devleşme (Anime) / Dinamaks (Pokémon Go) | |||
|ta=டைனமேக்ஸ் ''Dynamax'' | |ta=டைனமேக்ஸ் ''Dynamax'' | ||
|te=డైనమ్యాక్స్ ''Dynamax'' | |te=డైనమ్యాక్స్ ''Dynamax'' | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[Z-Move]] | * [[Z-Move]] | ||
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] | * [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] | ||
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{{forms}} | {{forms}} | ||
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Dynamax (Japanese: ダイマックス Daimax) is a temporary transformation affecting Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII. It grants Pokémon tremendous strength and size and allows them to use powerful moves called Max Moves. A variant of this phenomenon called Gigantamax further alters the appearance of Pokémon and gives them access to exclusive G-Max Moves.
Terminology
A Pokémon under the effects of Dynamax may have "Dynamax" in front of their species name e.g. "Dynamax Bulbasaur". The process itself always describes the Pokémon as having "Dynamaxed" in past tense, or will "Dynamax" in future tense. Pokémon actively undergoing Dynamax are described as "Dynamaxing".
Origin
The Dynamax mechanic was inspired by the Nintendo Switch's TV Mode, which can be used to display the game on a much larger screen, and would therefore better accommodate large Pokémon.[1] Battles between Dynamaxed Pokémon and the Pokémon Dens in which Dynamax Pokémon reside were both inspired by the Giant's Causeway, a collection of basalt columns in Northern Ireland believed to be created by a giant in Celtic mythology.[2]
In the core series games
Trainers 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.[3] This transformation has another special variant known as Gigantamax.
History
After its defeat thousands of years ago by Zacian and Zamazenta, Eternatus's energy leaked out during its slumber in the form of Galar particles. This resulted in the creation of 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 Dens, where Max Raid Battles take place. Parts of Eternatus's body, known as Wishing Stars, rained across Galar, allowing whoever found them to Dynamax their Pokémon when at a Power Spot. Dynamax Bands 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 Gyms built atop of the Power Spots.[4] Max Mushrooms and Max Honey are grown and created exclusively on the Isle of Armor due to the Dynamax phenomenon affecting the flora and Vespiquen producing it.
Effects
Dynamaxing increases a Pokémon's size drastically, as well as changing the moves of the Pokémon and increasing their max and current HP in battle according to their Dynamax level (except for Shedinja), but can only be used once during a battle, and ends after three turns or if the Pokémon is switched out. In addition, it can only be performed in areas known to have Power Spots, such as Galar's Gym Stadiums, Battle Court, and Battle Tower. When Dynamaxed, all of the Pokémon's moves will turn into Max Moves that correspond to those moves' types 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 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.
Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus, including Pokémon transformed into one of these, cannot Dynamax.
Gigantamax
- Main article: 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 stats, 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, the Pokémon's HP will be rounded up to the nearest whole number if the Pokémon's HP is not already a whole number. 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 when its Dynamax expires, its HP will be adjusted down to 50.5/200 then be rounded up to 51/200.
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:
- 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.
- Endeavor inflicts damage equal to the amount that the target's non-Dynamax HP exceeds the user's non-Dynamax HP.
- Pain Split averages the two Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP, calculates the 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:
- 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 25% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.
- 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 Dynamax Cannon, Behemoth Blade, and Behemoth Bash do double damage against a Dynamax Pokémon.
Immunities
Dynamax Pokémon are immune to flinching. Fake Out can still damage a Dynamax Pokémon, but will have no secondary effect.
Dynamax Pokémon are unaffected by moves affected by weight (such as Low Kick and Heavy Slam), one-hit knockout moves, and Destiny Bond.
Moves and Abilities that replace the target's Ability with the user's (such as Skill Swap, Entrainment, and Wandering Spirit) have no effect on Dynamax Pokémon. However, moves that change or suppress the Dynamax Pokémon's Ability altogether (such as Gastro Acid and Worry Seed) still work.
Dynamax Pokémon cannot be switched out by the effects of moves that switch the target out (like Roar and Whirlwind). Circle Throw and 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 Emergency Exit or an Eject Button. If a Dynamax Pokémon has Magic Bounce and is targeted by 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 Disable or 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 Encore, Torment, and Instruct. Choice Band, Choice Scarf, Choice Specs, Gorilla Tactics, and 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
Effects on Transformed Pokémon
If Transform or 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., 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 Copycat), it will copy the base move of that Max Move.
Move animations
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All moves used on Dynamaxed Pokémon have generic animations. These depend on type if the move is a damaging move, but all status moves use one of two different animations: either when the move targets the user (which is only possible for bosses in Max Raid Battles), or when the move targets another Pokémon.
This does not affect the animations for Behemoth Blade, Behemoth Bash, Future Sight, Max Moves, or G-Max Moves. For moves with a charging turn, the animation for the charging turn only is not replaced.
Gallery
Artwork
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon GO
- Main article: Dynamax (GO)
Dynamaxing was introduced to Pokémon GO as a battle mechanic on September 4, 2024.
Pokémon Masters EX
Certain sync pairs are capable of Dynamaxing, including some Trainers that do not have Dynamax Bands in the core series. All attacking Max Moves have 400-540 power range. The max move can be used once per battle.
A list of all sync pairs that can Gigantamax their Pokémon can be found here.
A list of all sync pairs that can Eternamax their Pokémon can be found here.
Pokémon Mezastar
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Dynamaxing was first featured in Flash of the Titans!, where Lance's Gyarados was shown Dynamaxing during his battle against Leon and his Charizard at the finals of the World Coronation Series, which was held at Wyndon Stadium. Leon Gigantamaxed his Charizard in response to Lance's Dynamax.
In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, Ash and Leon headed to battle a Pangoro that had started rampaging after spontaneously Dynamaxing, and successfully defeated it in the next episode. Later in the same episode, Goh Dynamaxed his Raboot to battle Oleana's subordinate, who had sent out a Gigantamax Garbodor in an attempt to stop Sonia and Goh's investigation into the kings of Galar.
In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, many Pokémon across Galar had Dynamaxed due to the Darkest Day. Once the event was stopped by Ash and Goh, the Dynamaxed Pokémon returned to normal.
In The Winding Path to Greatness!, Ash Dynamaxed his Gengar, finding out that it was unable to Gigantamax. After Allister had made some Max Soup for it, Gengar was able to Gigantamax during the second attempt.
In Chasing to the Finish!, a Dynamax Regigigas was awakened in the Crown Tundra after Project Mew succeeded in gathering all the legendary giants together.
In Pride of a Champion!, Lance Dynamaxed his Dragonite during his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir.
In Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!, Cynthia Dynamaxed her Togekiss during her Masters Eight Tournament battle against Ash and his Lucario.
Gallery
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Sword & Shield arc
A Dynamax Pokémon first appeared in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, where Henry, Casey, and a pair of Team Yell Grunts battled a Dynamax Gurdurr in a Max Raid Battle. After defeating him, Henry was able to catch him, add him to his party, and nickname him Steeler.
Dynamax appeared again Watch Out!! Strong Rivals during Henry's Gym battle against Milo, where the Grass-type Gym Leader Dynamaxed his Eldegoss. Henry responded by doing the same with his Sirfetch'd.
In Splish Splash!! Gigantamax Battle, Henry Dynamaxed his Thwackey during his Gym battle against Nessa.
In Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon, Casey Dynamaxed her Arrokuda during her Gym battle against Kabu.
In Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, Henry Dynamaxed his Oranguru during his Gym battle against Allister.
In Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant, a Dynamaxed Dracovish was shown in a news article.
In Swaying!! Murky Memories, Marnie Dynamaxed her Scrafty during her battle against Gordie. In the same chapter, Henry and Hop Dynamaxed their Mr. Rime and Pincurchin against Melony in their respective battles.
In Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, multiple Pokémon across Galar started to Dynamax after Chairman Rose started the Darkest Day.
In PASS40 and PASS41, multiple Pokémon across Galar started to Dynamax after the Darkest Day started again.
Gallery
Henry's Dynamax Thwackey
Henry's Dynamax Sirfetch'd
Hop's Dynamax Pincurchin
A Dynamax Dracovish
Multiple Dynamaxed Pokémon during the Darkest Day
Pokémon Journeys
In Flash of the Titans!, Lance's Gyarados Dynamaxed during a battle against Leon's Charizard.
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In the TCG
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Dynamax is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as 
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Released along with the first Pokémon V cards, Pokémon VMAX introduce the Dynamax mechanics into the Trading Card Game. Pokémon VMAX evolve from their respective Pokémon V, giving them boosted Hit Points and more powerful attacks. (So far, some of these cards tie with the later released Pokémon ex cards for the largest HP value on a Pokémon card) When a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. A label on the card indicates which of the three forms the card depicts.
All Pokémon VMAX have one or two attacks, and sometimes an Ability. If the card depicts a Dynamax Pokémon, one of those attacks will always start with the phrase "Max", possibly alluding to the Max Moves that Dynamax Pokémon use. While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX 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 on the Pokémon.
A list of all Gigantamax cards can be found here.
A list of all Eternamax cards can be found here.
Trivia
- Jigglypuff's Final Smash, Puff Up, appears similar to Dynamax, as both feature a Pokémon temporarily growing to a much larger size. Dynamax would not appear until 2019, over eleven years past the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, in which Final Smashes debuted.
- When Calyrex Dynamaxes, it is surrounded by a blue aura. All other Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed Pokémon yield red auras. It is never explained in game why this is the case.
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References
- ↑ プロジェクトストーリー1｜採用情報｜GAME FREAK 株式会社ゲームフリーク
- ↑ Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide, page 8
- ↑ Trainer Tips: The Dynamax phenomenon is caused by a special power that originates from within Pokémon, warping the space around them and making them appear far larger than they truly are. (Pokémon Sword and Shield)
- ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/
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