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[[File:SwSh Prerelease Dynamax Pikachu.png|thumb|A Dynamax {{p|Pikachu}}]]
[[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 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 variantion known as [[Gigantamax]].
'''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.


==History==
==Terminology==
Dynamax was created from {{p|Eternatus}} when its energy leaked out of it while it slumbered to recover from its wounds. This resulted in the creation of several places called Power Spots, where Trainers can trigger the Dynamax transformation, which the Gym Stadiums are built over. Also, Power Spots were created in[[Pokémon Den]]s scattered throughout the Wild Area for [[Max Raid Battle]]s. 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 created to help anyone fully utilize the transformation anytime they when near Power Spots.
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'''".


==Effects==
==Origin==
{{incomplete|section|Effects of item-affecting moves<br>See comment tags}}
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.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/recruit/projectstory-pokemon/ 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]</ref> Battles between Dynamaxed Pokémon and the [[Pokémon Den]]s in which Dynamax Pokémon reside were both inspired by the {{wp|Giant's Causeway}}, a collection of basalt columns in {{wp|Northern Ireland}} believed to be created by a giant in {{wp|Celtic mythology}}.<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide, page 8]</ref>
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 power spots, such as [[Galar]]'s [[Gym|Stadium]]s 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.


Dynamaxing provides Pokémon with an increase to its maximum and current HP (with the exception of {{p|Shedinja}}) by the same factor. The amount of HP gained depends on the Pokemon'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 Pokemon will gain 5% more HP, up to a 100% HP increase at Dynamax Level 10. All other [[statistic|stats]], as well as its [[Ability]] and [[held item]], remain the same.  
==In the core series games==
[[File:SwSh Prerelease Dynamax Pikachu.png|thumb|right|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]].


Whenever a Pokémon enters into or reverts from Dynamax, its current HP is adjusted to retain the same percentage of HP remaining<!--rounded up or down?-->. 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 100/400 HP in Dynamax form, then its HP will be adjusted down to 50/200 when its Dynamax expires. All effects that is based on a percentage of the Dynamaxed Pokémon's maximum HP (e.g. {{m|Life Dew}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, [[Poison (status condition)|poisoning]]) is calculated based on its maximum non-Dynamax HP. If {{m|Endeavor}} or {{m|Pain Split}} is used against a Dynamax Pokémon, the damage it receives would only be based on its non-Dynamax HP.<!-- The same Dynamax Pokémon described above will have its HP lowered to 101/200 hit with a 1-HP user's Endeavor.--> However, {{m|Brine}}'s bonus damage is still calculated based on the Dynamax HP.  
===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 particle]]s. 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> [[Max Mushrooms]] and [[Max Honey]] are grown and created exclusively on the [[Isle of Armor]] due to the Dynamax phenomenon affecting the flora and {{p|Vespiquen}} producing it.


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.
===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 {{p|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 {{cat|Power Spots}}, such as [[Galar]]'s [[Gym|Gym Stadiums]], [[Master Dojo|Battle Court]], and {{gal|Battle Tower}}. 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}}.


{{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and {{p|Eternatus}} cannot Dynamax.
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.


Additionally, a Dynamax Pokémon is immune to:
{{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and {{p|Eternatus}}, including Pokémon {{m|transform}}ed into one of these, cannot Dynamax.
* {{status|Flinch}}ing
** {{m|Fake Out}} can still damage a Dynamax Pokémon, but will have no secondary effect
* {{cat|Moves affected by weight}} (e.g. {{m|Low Kick}} and {{m|Heavy Slam}})
* Moves that remove {{Berries}} (e.g. {{m|Pluck}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Incinerate}}), {{m|Covet}}
** {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Knock Off}} still work<!--What about Thief, Covet, Knock Off etc-->
* [[One-hit knockout move]]s
* {{m|Destiny Bond}}
* Moves that replace the target's [[Ability]] with the user's (e.g. {{m|Skill Swap}} and {{m|Entrainment}})<!--what about Abilities such as Mummy and Wandering Spirit?-->
** Other {{cat|Ability-changing moves}} still work (e.g. {{m|Gastro Acid}} and {{m|Worry Seed}})
* {{cat|Moves that switch the target out}} (e.g. {{m|Roar}} and {{m|Whirlwind}})
** But they can switch out through {{a|Emergency Exit}} or an [[Eject Button]]
** {{m|Circle Throw}} and {{m|Dragon Tail}} still do damage, but will not switch out a Dynamax Pokémon
** [[Red Card]] also fails against a Dynamax Pokémon, but is still consumed
* {{m|Disable}} and {{a|Cursed Body}}
** A Max Move can still be used if its base move was disabled prior to Dynamax
* {{m|Encore}}<!--Does Torment work?-->
* {{m|Instruct}}


[[Choice Band]], [[Choice Scarf]], [[Choice Specs]], {{a|Gorilla Tactics}}, {{a|RKS System}}, 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 of [[Max Guard]].
====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.


If a Dynamax Pokémon is unable to use any moves (e.g. running out of [[Power Point|PP]]), it will use {{m|Struggle}}.
====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.


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.
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.


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 for 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.
=====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.


==In the anime==
Effects that vary based on the percentage of HP a Pokémon has remaining use the Dynamax Pokémon's Dynamax HP. For example:
[[File:Gigantamax Snorlax anime.png|thumb|250px|A Gigantamax Snorlax in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
* {{a|Emergency Exit}} activates when the Dynamax Pokémon's current Dynamax HP falls to 50% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.
Dynamaxing was first featured in [[SS005]], where {{Ash}} and {{an|Go}} witnessed a {{p|Snorlax}} [[Gigantamax]]ing in the [[Wild Area]] and had to figure out a way to stop an incoming train from colliding with it.
* A Pokémon will consume its held [[Figy Berry]] when its HP falls to 25% 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.


<!--In [[SS012]],[[Lance]]'s Red Gyrados was shown to Dynamax during the battle at the Pokémon World Championship's final battle, against [[Leon]]'s Charizard.Also [[Leon]]'s Charizard was shown to [[Gigantamax]] in the same battle.-->
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 {{m|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.
 
====Move animations====
{{incomplete|section|Move images, whether {{m|Doom Desire}}'s animation is replaced}}
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 Battle]]s), or when the move targets another Pokémon.
 
This does not affect the animations for {{m|Behemoth Blade}}, {{m|Behemoth Bash}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, Max Moves, or G-Max Moves. For {{cat|moves with a charging turn}}, the animation for the charging turn only is not replaced.
 
===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| Concept art from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}
 
==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]]===
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.
 
A list of all sync pairs that can [[Gigantamax]] their Pokémon can be found [[Gigantamax#Pokémon Masters EX|here]].
 
A list of all sync pairs that can [[Eternamax]] their Pokémon can be found [[Eternamax#Pokémon Masters EX|here]].
 
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===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash Dynamax Gengar.png|thumb|250px|[[Ash]]'s Dynamax {{TP|Ash|Gengar}} 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 {{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.
 
In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', {{Ash}} and Leon headed to battle a {{p|Pangoro}} that had started rampaging after spontaneously Dynamaxing, and successfully defeated it in [[JN043|the next episode]]. Later in the same 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]].
 
In ''[[JN045|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 ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', Ash Dynamaxed his Gengar, finding out that it was unable to Gigantamax. After [[Allister]] had made some {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} for it, Gengar was able to Gigantamax during the second attempt.
 
In ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', a Dynamax {{p|Regigigas}} was awakened in the [[Crown Tundra]] after [[Project Mew]] succeeded in gathering all the [[legendary giants]] together.
 
In ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'', Lance Dynamaxed his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} during his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] battle against [[Diantha]] and her [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}.
 
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>
Lance Red Gyarados Dynamax.png|{{an|Lance}}'s Dynamax [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}
Lance Dragonite Dynamax.png|Lance's Dynamax {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}
Cynthia Dynamax Togekiss.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Dynamax {{p|Togekiss}}
Dynamax Regigigas anime.png|A Dynamax {{p|Regigigas}}
Dynamax Galarian Yamask.png|A Dynamax [[Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Yamask}}
Dynamax Pangoro.png|A Dynamax {{p|Pangoro}}
Goh Raboot Dynamax.png|[[Goh]]'s Dynamax {{TP|Goh|Raboot}}
Dynamax Wooloo.png|Dynamax {{p|Wooloo}}
</gallery>
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Max Raid Battle Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Dynamax {{p|Gurdurr}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
A Dynamax Pokémon first appeared in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]'', where {{Henry}}, {{Casey}}, and a pair of {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}s battled a Dynamax {{p|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 ''[[PASS06|Watch Out!! Strong Rivals]]'' during Henry's [[Gym]] battle against [[Milo]], where the {{type|Grass}} [[Gym Leader]] Dynamaxed his {{p|Eldegoss}}. Henry responded by doing the same with his [[Lancelot|Sirfetch'd]].
 
In ''[[PASS09|Splish Splash!! Gigantamax Battle]]'', Henry Dynamaxed his [[Twiggy|Thwackey]] during his Gym battle against [[Nessa]].
 
In ''[[PASS11|Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon]]'', Casey Dynamaxed her {{p|Arrokuda}} during her Gym battle against [[Kabu]].
 
In ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', Henry Dynamaxed his {{p|Oranguru}} during his Gym battle against [[Allister]].
 
In ''[[PASS17|Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant]],'' a Dynamaxed {{p|Dracovish}} was shown in a news article.
 
In ''[[PASS21|Swaying!! Murky Memories]]'', [[Marnie]] Dynamaxed her {{p|Scrafty}} during her battle against [[Gordie]]. In the same chapter, Henry and [[Hop]] Dynamaxed their {{p|Mr. Rime}} and {{p|Pincurchin}} against [[Melony]] in their respective battles.
 
In ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', multiple Pokémon across [[Galar]] started to Dynamax after [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] started the [[Darkest Day]].
 
In [[PASS40]] and [[PASS41]], multiple Pokémon across [[Galar]] started to Dynamax after the Darkest Day started again.
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Marnie Scrafty Adventures.png|[[Marnie]]'s Dynamax {{p|Scrafty}}
Henry Fanguru Dynamax.png|{{Adv|Henry}}'s Dynamax {{p|Oranguru}}
Henry Twiggy Thwackey Dynamax.png|Henry's Dynamax [[Twiggy|Thwackey]]
Milo Eldegoss Adventures.png|[[Milo]]'s Dynamax {{p|Eldegoss}}
Casey Kilo Dynamax.png|{{Adv|Casey}}'s Dynamax {{p|Arrokuda}}
Henry Lancelot Dynamax.png|Henry's Dynamax [[Lancelot|Sirfetch'd]]
Hop Pincurchin Dynamax Adventures.png|[[Hop]]'s Dynamax {{p|Pincurchin}}
Dracovish Adventures.png|A Dynamax {{p|Dracovish}}
Rampaging Dynamax Pokémon Adventures.png|Multiple Dynamaxed [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] during the [[Darkest Day]]
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', [[Lance's Gyarados]] Dynamaxed during a battle against [[Leon's Charizard]].
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Lance Dynamax Gyarados JNM.png|{{an|Lance}}'s Dynamax {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}
</gallery>


==In the TCG==
==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).
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{{merge|Pokémon VMAX (TCG)|section}}
Dynamax is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as {{VMAX}}. It was added as a new gameplay 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 mechanics into the Trading Card Game. Pokémon VMAX [[Evolution#In the TCG|evolve]] from their respective Pokémon V, giving them boosted {{TCG|Hit Points}} and more powerful {{TCG|attack}}s. (So far, some of these cards tie with the later released {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} cards for the largest HP value on a Pokémon card)  When a Pokémon VMAX is {{TCG|Knocked Out}}, the opponent takes three [[Prize card]]s instead of one. A label on the card indicates which of the three forms the card depicts.


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 its 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.
All Pokémon VMAX have one or two attacks, and sometimes an {{TCG|Ability}}. If the card depicts a Dynamax Pokémon, one of those attacks will always start with the phrase "Max", possibly alluding to the [[Max Move]]s 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.


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.
A list of all [[Gigantamax]] cards can be found [[Gigantamax#In the TCG|here]].
 
A list of all [[Eternamax]] cards can be found [[Eternamax#In the TCG|here]].


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{{cardlist/div|Pokémon{{VMAX}}|Rainbow}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Inteleon VMAX (VMAX Rising 23)|Inteleon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|jpset=VMAX Rising|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=023/070}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Morpeko VMAX (Shield 20)|Morpeko]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Shield|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=020/060|jpset2=Shield|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=069/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Blaziken VMAX (Chilling Reign 21)|Blaziken]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|enset=Chilling Reign|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=021/198|jpset=Peerless Fighters|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=008/070|enset2=Chilling Reign|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=200/198|jpset2=Peerless Fighters|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=085/070|enset3=Chilling Reign|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=201/198|jpset3=Peerless Fighters|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=086/070|jpset4=VMAX Climax|jprarity4=RRR|jpnum4=020/184|jpset5=VMAX Climax|jprarity5=CSR|jpnum5=217/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rillaboom VMAX (VMAX Rising 9)|Rillaboom]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|jpset=VMAX Rising|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=009/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Boltund VMAX (Fusion Strike 104)|Boltund]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|enset=Fusion Strike|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=104/264|jpset=Fusion Arts|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=035/100|enset2=Fusion Strike|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=267/264|jpset2=Fusion Arts|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=117/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Stonjourner VMAX (Sword 35)|Stonjourner]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fighting|enset=Sword & Shield|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=116/202|jpset=Sword|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=035/060|jpset2=Sword|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=070/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Celebi VMAX (Chilling Reign 8)|Celebi]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|enset=Chilling Reign|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=008/198|jpset=Jet-Black Spirit|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=004/070|enset2=Chilling Reign|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=199/198|jpset2=Jet-Black Spirit|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=084/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Chandelure VMAX (Fusion Strike 40)|Chandelure]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|enset=Fusion Strike|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=040/264|jpset=Fusion Arts|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=015/100|enset2=Fusion Strike|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=265/264|jpset2=Fusion Arts|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=116/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Cinderace VMAX (Rebel Clash 36)|Cinderace]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|enset=Rebel Clash|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=036/192|jpset=VMAX Rising|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=017/070|enset2=Rebel Clash|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=194/192|jpset2=VMAX Rising|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=080/070|enset3=Shining Fates|enrarity3=Rare VMAX|ennum3=019/072|jpset3=VMAX Special Set|jpnum3=002/004}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Cramorant VMAX (Shining Fates 55)|Cramorant]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|enset=Shining Fates|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=055/072|jpset=VMAX Special Set|jpnum=004/004}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Crobat VMAX (Shining Fates 45)|Crobat]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|enset=Shining Fates|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=045/072|jpset=Shiny Star V|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=109/190|enset2=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum2=SWSH099|jpset2=Shiny Star V|jprarity2=SSR|jpnum2=320/190}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Deoxys VMAX (Deoxys VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck 6)|Deoxys]]{{VMAX}}|type=Psychic|jpset=Deoxys VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck|jpnum=006/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dhelmise VMAX (Shining Fates 10)|Dhelmise]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|enset=Shining Fates|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=010/072|jpset=VMAX Special Set|jpnum=001/004}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ditto VMAX (Shining Fates 51)|Ditto]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|enset=Shining Fates|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=051/072|jpset=Shiny Star V|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=141/190|enset2=Shining Fates|enrarity2=Rare Shiny V|ennum2=SV119/SV122|jpset2=Shiny Star V|jprarity2=SSR|jpnum2=324/190}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dracozolt VMAX (Evolving Skies 59)|Dracozolt]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=059/203|jpset=Peerless Fighters|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=024/070|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=210/203|jpset2=Peerless Fighters|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=087/070|jpset3=Start Deck 100|jpnum3=161/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dragapult VMAX (Rebel Clash 93)|Dragapult]]{{VMAX}}|type=Psychic|enset=Rebel Clash|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=093/192|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=050/096|enset2=Rebel Clash|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=197/192|jpset2=Rebellion Crash|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=108/096|jpset3=Shiny Star V|jprarity3=RRR|jpnum3=089/190|enset4=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum4=SWSH097|jpset4=Shiny Star V|jprarity4=SSR|jpnum4=318/190}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Espeon VMAX (Evolving Skies 65)|Espeon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Psychic|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=065/203|jpset=Eevee Heroes VMAX Special Set|jpnum=004/004|enset2=Fusion Strike|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=270/264|jpset2=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=189/S-P|jpset3=Start Deck 100|jpnum3=173/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Flareon VMAX (Evolving Skies 18)|Flareon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=018/203|jpset=Eevee Heroes VMAX Special Set|jpnum=001/004|enset2=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum2=SWSH180|jpset2=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=186/S-P|jpset3=Start Deck 100|jpnum3=052/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Flying Pikachu VMAX (Celebrations 7)|Flying Pikachu]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=007/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=024/028}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Galarian Darmanitan VMAX (Vivid Voltage 37)|Galarian Darmanitan]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=037/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=024/100|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=187/185|jpset2=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=113/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Galarian Slowking VMAX (Chilling Reign 100)|Galarian Slowking]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|enset=Chilling Reign|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=100/198|jpset=Peerless Fighters|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=047/070|enset2=Chilling Reign|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=207/198|jpset2=Peerless Fighters|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=088/070|jpset3=Start Deck 100|jpnum3=259/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gardevoir VMAX (Champion's Path 17)|Gardevoir]]{{VMAX}}|type=Psychic|enset=Champion's Path|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=017/073|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=031/070|enset2=Champion's Path|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=076/073|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=081/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Glaceon VMAX (Evolving Skies 41)|Glaceon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=041/203|jpset=Eevee Heroes|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=025/069|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=208/203|jpset2=Eevee Heroes|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=090/069|enset3=Evolving Skies|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=209/203|jpset3=Eevee Heroes|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=091/069|jpset4=Start Deck 100|jpnum4=104/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Greedent VMAX (Fusion Strike 218)|Greedent]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|enset=Fusion Strike|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=218/264|jpset=Fusion Arts|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=086/100|enset2=Fusion Strike|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=272/264|jpset2=Fusion Arts|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=120/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados VMAX (Evolving Skies 29)|Gyarados]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=029/203|jpset=Blue Sky Stream|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=021/067|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=207/203|jpset2=Blue Sky Stream|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=081/067}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Heatran VMAX (Astral Radiance 26)|Heatran]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|enset=Astral Radiance|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=026/189|jpset=Space Juggler|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=015/067|enset2=Astral Radiance|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=191/189|jpset2=Space Juggler|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=080/067}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX (Chilling Reign 46)|Ice Rider Calyrex]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|enset=Chilling Reign|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=046/198|jpset=Silver Lance|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=028/070|enset2=Chilling Reign|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=202/198|jpset2=Silver Lance|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=084/070|enset3=Chilling Reign|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=203/198|jpset3=Silver Lance|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=085/070|jpset4=VMAX Climax|jprarity4=RRR|jpnum4=044/184|enset5=Astral Radiance|enrarity5=Rare Ultra|ennum5=TG15/TG30|jpset5=VMAX Climax|jprarity5=CSR|jpnum5=221/184|enset6=Astral Radiance|enrarity6=Rare Secret|ennum6=TG29/TG30|jpset6=VMAX Climax|jprarity6=UR|jpnum6=278/184|jpset7=Start Deck 100|jpnum7=126/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Inteleon VMAX (Rebel Clash 50)|Inteleon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|enset=Rebel Clash|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=050/192|jpset=VMAX Rising|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=023/070|enset2=Rebel Clash|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=195/192|jpset2=VMAX Rising|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=081/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Jolteon VMAX (Evolving Skies 51)|Jolteon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=051/203|jpset=Eevee Heroes VMAX Special Set|jpnum=003/004|enset2=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum2=SWSH184|jpset2=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=188/S-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Kyurem VMAX (Lost Abyss 30)|Kyurem]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|jpset=Lost Abyss|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=030/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Leafeon VMAX (Evolving Skies 8)|Leafeon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=008/203|jpset=Eevee Heroes|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=003/069|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=204/203|jpset2=Eevee Heroes|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=088/069|enset3=Evolving Skies|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=205/203|jpset3=Eevee Heroes|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=089/069|jpset4=Start Deck 100|jpnum4=018/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lycanroc VMAX (Evolving Skies 92)|Lycanroc]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fighting|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=092/203|jpset=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=025/067|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=213/203|jpset2=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=080/067|jpset3=Start Deck 100|jpnum3=235/414}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Malamar VMAX (Rebel Clash 122)|Malamar]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|enset=Rebel Clash|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=122/192|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=071/096|enset2=Rebel Clash|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=198/192|jpset2=Rebellion Crash|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=109/096}}
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==Trivia==
* {{SSB|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 {{p|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.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Gigantamax]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Z-Move]]
* [[Z-Move]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
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Latest revision as of 11:29, 23 September 2024

Artwork of a Dynamaxed Pangoro in a Max Raid Battle

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

A Dynamaxed Pikachu

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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Concept art from Sword and Shield

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.

Trainer Pokémon Moves
VSBlue Classic Masters.png
Blue (Classic) 		Masters0006.png
Charizard ♂ 		FireIC Masters.png Heat Wave → SpecialIC.png Max Flare
FireIC Masters.png Flare Blitz → PhysicalIC.png Max Flare
FireIC Masters.png Neo Blast Burn → SpecialIC.png Max Flare
VSElesa Classic Masters.png
Elesa (Classic) 		Masters0587.png
Emolga ♀ 		ElectricIC Masters.png Thunder Shock → SpecialIC.png Max Lightning
ElectricIC Masters.png Nuzzle → PhysicalIC.png Max Lightning
StatusIC.png Light Screen → Max Guard
VSGiovanni Sygna Masters.png
Sygna Suit Giovanni 		Masters0034.png
Nidoking ♂ 		GroundIC Masters.png Mega Kick → PhysicalIC.png Max Quake
SteelIC Masters.png Iron Tail → PhysicalIC.png Max Steelspike
PoisonIC Masters.png Poison Jab → PhysicalIC.png Max Ooze
VSLeaf Masters.png
Leaf 		Masters0009.png
Blastoise ♀ 		WaterIC Masters.png Water Pulse → SpecialIC.png Max Geyser
WaterIC Masters.png Full Blast Hydro Cannon → SpecialIC.png Max Geyser
VSRed Masters.png
Red 		Masters0003.png
Venusaur ♂ 		GrassIC Masters.png Razor Leaf → PhysicalIC.png Max Overgrowth
GrassIC Masters.png Giga Frenzy Plant → SpecialIC.png Max Overgrowth
VSWallace New Year 2024 Masters.png
Wallace (New Year's 2024) 		Masters0806.png
Blacephalon 		GhostIC Masters.png Shadow Ball → SpecialIC.png Max Phantasm
FireIC Masters.png Mind Blown → SpecialIC.png Max Flare
VSLeon Alt Masters.png
Leon (Alt.) 		Masters0887.png
Dragapult ♂ 		DragonIC Masters.png Dragon Darts → PhysicalIC.png Max Wyrmwind
StatusIC.png Will-O-Wisp → Max Guard
DragonIC Masters.png Slashing Breaking Swipe → PhysicalIC.png Max Wyrmwind
VSRaihan Anniversary 2022 Masters.png
Raihan (Anniversary 2022) 		Masters0330.png
Flygon ♂ 		DragonIC Masters.png Twister → SpecialIC.png Max Wyrmwind
FireIC Masters.png Fire Spin → SpecialIC.png Max Flare
StatusIC.png Sandstorm → Max Guard
VSVictor Masters.png
Victor 		Masters0897.png
Spectrier 		GhostIC Masters.png Shadow Ball → SpecialIC.png Max Phantasm
GroundIC Masters.png Mud Shot → SpecialIC.png Max Quake
StatusIC.png Haze → Max Guard
VSPaulo Masters.png
Paulo 		Masters0745Du.png
Lycanroc ♂
Dusk Form 		RockIC Masters.png Stone Edge → PhysicalIC.png Max Rockfall
RockIC Masters.png Accelerock → PhysicalIC.png Max Rockfall
StatusIC.png Howl → Max Guard
VSPalmer Masters.png
Palmer 		Masters0486.png
Regigigas 		NormalIC Masters.png Crush Grip → PhysicalIC.png Max Strike
NormalIC Masters.png G Giga Impact → PhysicalIC.png Max Strike
VSArgenta Masters.png
Argenta 		Masters0227.png
Skarmory ♀ 		SteelIC Masters.png Metal Claw → PhysicalIC.png Max Steelspike
StatusIC.png Swords Dance → Max Guard
VSRiley Masters.png
Riley 		Masters0448.png
Lucario ♂ 		FightingIC Masters.png Close Combat → PhysicalIC.png Max Knuckle
SteelIC Masters.png Iron Tail → PhysicalIC.png Max Steelspike
VSDahlia Masters.png
Dahlia 		Masters0272 f.png
Ludicolo ♀ 		WaterIC Masters.png Muddy Water → SpecialIC.png Max Geyser
StatusIC.png Teeter Dance → Max Guard
GrassIC Masters.png Razor Leaf → PhysicalIC.png Max Overgrowth
VSKlara Masters.png
Klara 		Masters0080G.png
Slowbro ♀
Galarian Form 		PoisonIC Masters.png Sludge Bomb → SpecialIC.png Max Ooze
PoisonIC Masters.png Poison Jab → PhysicalIC.png Max Ooze
PoisonIC Masters.png Poisonous Shell Side Arm → SpecialIC.png Max Ooze
VSAvery Masters.png
Avery 		Masters0199G.png
Slowking ♂
Galarian Form 		PsychicIC Masters.png Eerie Spell → SpecialIC.png Max Mindstorm
StatusIC.png Classy Chilly Reception → Max Guard
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Greta 		Masters0286.png
Breloom ♀ 		GrassIC Masters.png Bullet Seed → PhysicalIC.png Max Overgrowth
StatusIC.png Spore → Max Guard
StatusIC.png Deep Sleep Spore → Max Guard

Pokémon Mezastar

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Ash's Dynamax Gengar in the anime

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

A Dynamax Gurdurr in Pokémon Adventures

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

Pokémon Journeys

In Flash of the Titans!, Lance's Gyarados Dynamaxed during a battle against Leon's Charizard.

Gallery

In the TCG

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Pokémon VMAX (TCG).
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Dynamax is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as VMAX. It was added as a new gameplay mechanic to the game in the Sword & Shield expansion (the Sword and Shield sets in Japan).

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.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
PokémonVMAX
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
AegislashVMAX Metal Vivid Voltage Ultra-Rare Rare 127/185 Amazing Volt Tackle RRR 081/100
Vivid Voltage Rare Secret 190/185 Amazing Volt Tackle HR 115/100
AggronVMAX Metal Brilliant Stars Rare VMAX 097/172 Start Deck 100   300/414
BlazikenVMAX Fire Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 021/198 Peerless Fighters RRR 008/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 200/198 Peerless Fighters HR 085/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 201/198 Peerless Fighters HR 086/070
      VMAX Climax RRR 020/184
      VMAX Climax CSR 217/184
BoltundVMAX Lightning Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 104/264 Fusion Arts RRR 035/100
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 267/264 Fusion Arts HR 117/100
CelebiVMAX Grass Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 008/198 Jet-Black Spirit RRR 004/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 199/198 Jet-Black Spirit HR 084/070
ChandelureVMAX Fire Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 040/264 Fusion Arts RRR 015/100
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 265/264 Fusion Arts HR 116/100
CinderaceVMAX Fire Rebel Clash Rare VMAX 036/192 VMAX Rising RRR 017/070
Rebel Clash Rare Rainbow 194/192 VMAX Rising HR 080/070
Shining Fates Rare VMAX 019/072 VMAX Special Set   002/004
CramorantVMAX Colorless Shining Fates Rare VMAX 055/072 VMAX Special Set   004/004
CrobatVMAX Darkness Shining Fates Rare VMAX 045/072 Shiny Star V RRR 109/190
SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH099 Shiny Star V SSR 320/190
DeoxysVMAX Psychic       Deoxys VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck   006/020
DhelmiseVMAX Grass Shining Fates Rare VMAX 010/072 VMAX Special Set   001/004
DittoVMAX Colorless Shining Fates Rare VMAX 051/072 Shiny Star V RRR 141/190
Shining Fates Rare Shiny V SV119/SV122 Shiny Star V SSR 324/190
DracozoltVMAX Lightning Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 059/203 Peerless Fighters RRR 024/070
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 210/203 Peerless Fighters HR 087/070
      Start Deck 100   161/414
DragapultVMAX Psychic Rebel Clash Rare VMAX 093/192 Rebellion Crash RRR 050/096
Rebel Clash Rare Rainbow 197/192 Rebellion Crash HR 108/096
      Shiny Star V RRR 089/190
SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH097 Shiny Star V SSR 318/190
EspeonVMAX Psychic Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 065/203 Eevee Heroes VMAX Special Set   004/004
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 270/264 S-P Promotional cards   189/S-P
      Start Deck 100   173/414
FlareonVMAX Fire Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 018/203 Eevee Heroes VMAX Special Set   001/004
SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH180 S-P Promotional cards   186/S-P
      Start Deck 100   052/414
Flying PikachuVMAX Lightning Celebrations Rare VMAX 007/025 25th Anniversary Collection RRR 024/028
Galarian DarmanitanVMAX Water Vivid Voltage Rare VMAX 037/185 Amazing Volt Tackle RRR 024/100
Vivid Voltage Rare Rainbow 187/185 Amazing Volt Tackle HR 113/100
Galarian SlowkingVMAX Darkness Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 100/198 Peerless Fighters RRR 047/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 207/198 Peerless Fighters HR 088/070
      Start Deck 100   259/414
GardevoirVMAX Psychic Champion's Path Rare VMAX 017/073 Explosive Walker RRR 031/070
Champion's Path Rare Rainbow 076/073 Explosive Walker HR 081/070
GlaceonVMAX Water Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 041/203 Eevee Heroes RRR 025/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 208/203 Eevee Heroes HR 090/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 209/203 Eevee Heroes HR 091/069
      Start Deck 100   104/414
GreedentVMAX Colorless Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 218/264 Fusion Arts RRR 086/100
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 272/264 Fusion Arts HR 120/100
GyaradosVMAX Water Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 029/203 Blue Sky Stream RRR 021/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 207/203 Blue Sky Stream HR 081/067
HeatranVMAX Fire Astral Radiance Ultra-Rare Rare 026/189 Space Juggler RRR 015/067
Astral Radiance Rare Rainbow 191/189 Space Juggler HR 080/067
Ice Rider CalyrexVMAX Water Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 046/198 Silver Lance RRR 028/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 202/198 Silver Lance HR 084/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 203/198 Silver Lance HR 085/070
      VMAX Climax RRR 044/184
Astral Radiance Rare Ultra TG15/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 221/184
Astral Radiance Rare Secret TG29/TG30 VMAX Climax UR 278/184
      Start Deck 100   126/414
InteleonVMAX Water Rebel Clash Rare VMAX 050/192 VMAX Rising RRR 023/070
Rebel Clash Rare Rainbow 195/192 VMAX Rising HR 081/070
JolteonVMAX Lightning Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 051/203 Eevee Heroes VMAX Special Set   003/004
SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH184 S-P Promotional cards   188/S-P
KyuremVMAX Water       Lost Abyss RRR 030/100
LeafeonVMAX Grass Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 008/203 Eevee Heroes RRR 003/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 204/203 Eevee Heroes HR 088/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 205/203 Eevee Heroes HR 089/069
      Start Deck 100   018/414
LycanrocVMAX Fighting Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 092/203 Skyscraping Perfection RRR 025/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 213/203 Skyscraping Perfection HR 080/067
      Start Deck 100   235/414
MalamarVMAX Darkness Rebel Clash Rare VMAX 122/192 Rebellion Crash RRR 071/096
Rebel Clash Rare Rainbow 198/192 Rebellion Crash HR 109/096
MetagrossVMAX Metal Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 113/198 Jet-Black Spirit RRR 050/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 208/198 Jet-Black Spirit HR 087/070
MewVMAX Psychic Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 114/264 Fusion Arts RRR 040/100
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 268/264 Fusion Arts HR 118/100
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 269/264 Fusion Arts HR 119/100
      VMAX Climax UR 280/184
MimikyuVMAX Psychic Brilliant Stars Rare VMAX 069/172 VMAX Climax RRR 077/184
Brilliant Stars Rare Ultra TG17/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 234/184
MorpekoVMAX Lightning Sword & Shield Rare VMAX 080/202 Shield RRR 020/060
Sword & Shield Rare Rainbow 204/202 Shield HR 069/060
Shining Fates Rare VMAX 038/072 VMAX Special Set   003/004
PikachuVMAX Lightning Raid Battle   01      
RayquazaVMAX Dragon Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 111/203 Blue Sky Stream RRR 047/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 217/203 Blue Sky Stream HR 082/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 218/203 Blue Sky Stream HR 083/067
      VMAX Climax RRR 120/184
      VMAX Climax CSR 252/184
      VMAX Climax UR 284/184
RegielekiVMAX Lightning Silver Tempest Rare VMAX 058/195 Paradigm Trigger RRR 034/098
Silver Tempest Rare Rainbow 198/195 Paradigm Trigger HR 115/098
RillaboomVMAX Grass Rebel Clash Rare VMAX 018/192 VMAX Rising RRR 009/070
Rebel Clash Rare Rainbow 193/192 VMAX Rising HR 079/070
      Shiny Star V RRR 010/190
Shining Fates Rare Shiny VMAX SV106/SV122 Shiny Star V SSR 305/190
SalamenceVMAX Colorless Darkness Ablaze Rare VMAX 144/189 Infinity Zone RRR 081/100
Darkness Ablaze Rare Rainbow 194/189 Infinity Zone HR 114/100
ScizorVMAX Metal Darkness Ablaze Rare VMAX 119/189 Infinity Zone RRR 067/100
Darkness Ablaze Rare Rainbow 193/189 Infinity Zone HR 113/100
Shadow Rider CalyrexVMAX Psychic Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 075/198 Jet-Black Spirit RRR 037/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 204/198 Jet-Black Spirit HR 085/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 205/198 Jet-Black Spirit HR 086/070
      VMAX Climax RRR 083/184
Astral Radiance Rare Ultra TG18/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 236/184
Astral Radiance Rare Secret TG30/TG30 VMAX Climax UR 281/184
      Start Deck 100   204/414
StonjournerVMAX Fighting Sword & Shield Rare VMAX 116/202 Sword RRR 035/060
Sword & Shield Rare Rainbow 205/202 Sword HR 070/060
Surfing PikachuVMAX Lightning Celebrations Rare VMAX 009/025 25th Anniversary Collection RRR 022/028
SylveonVMAX Psychic Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 075/203 Eevee Heroes RRR 041/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 211/203 Eevee Heroes HR 092/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 212/203 Eevee Heroes HR 093/069
      VMAX Climax RRR 075/184
Brilliant Stars Rare Ultra TG15/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 232/184
      Start Deck 100   192/414
Tapu KokoVMAX Lightning Battle Styles Rare VMAX 051/163 Single Strike Master RRR 018/070
Battle Styles Rare Rainbow 166/163 Single Strike Master HR 083/070
      Start Deck 100   150/414
TogekissVMAX Colorless Vivid Voltage Rare VMAX 141/185 Legendary Heartbeat RRR 059/076
Vivid Voltage Rare Rainbow 191/185 Legendary Heartbeat HR 088/076
TornadusVMAX Colorless Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 125/198 Silver Lance RRR 058/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 209/198 Silver Lance HR 087/070
TrevenantVMAX Grass Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 014/203 Blue Sky Stream RRR 008/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 206/203 Blue Sky Stream HR 080/067
      Start Deck 100   029/414
UmbreonVMAX Darkness Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 095/203 Eevee Heroes RRR 048/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 214/203 Eevee Heroes HR 094/069
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 215/203 Eevee Heroes HR 095/069
      VMAX Climax RRR 101/184
Brilliant Stars Rare Ultra TG23/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 245/184
VaporeonVMAX Water Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 030/203 Eevee Heroes VMAX Special Set   002/004
SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH182 S-P Promotional cards   187/S-P
VictiniVMAX Fire Battle Styles Rare VMAX 022/163 Rapid Strike Master RRR 013/070
Battle Styles Rare Rainbow 165/163 Rapid Strike Master HR 082/070
      Start Deck 100   060/414
ZeraoraVMAX Lightning       Zeraora VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck   006/020
 


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.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 極巨化 Gihkgeuihfa
Mandarin 極巨化 / 极巨化 Jíjùhuà
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Dynamax
Finland Flag.png Finnish Dynamax
France Flag.png French Dynamax
Germany Flag.png German Dynamax
India Flag.png Hindi डायनामैक्स Dynamax
Italy Flag.png Italian Dynamax
South Korea Flag.png Korean 다이맥스 Daimax
Poland Flag.png Polish Dynamax
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Dinamax
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Dynamax
Russia Flag.png Russian Динамакс Dinamaks
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Dynamax
Spain Flag.png Spain Dinamax
Tamil Flag.png Tamil டைனமேக்ஸ் Dynamax
India Flag.png Telugu డైనమ్యాక్స్ Dynamax
Thailand Flag.png Thai ไดแมกซ์ Daimax
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Dymax

References

  1. ↑ 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
  2. ↑ Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide, page 8
  3. ↑ 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)
  4. ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/

See also

Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (animated series)
Gender differences • Form differences (GO)
Brilliant Pokémon • Alpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega Evolution (Shuffle • Masters • GO) • Primal Reversion (GO) • Bond Phenomenon
Ultra Burst • Dynamax (GO) • Gigantamax • Eternamax • Terastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem Pokémon • Noble Pokémon • Titan Pokémon
Regional forms: Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean
Analogous: Paradox Pokémon • Ecologically similar Pokémon
Pikachu variants: Surfing Pikachu • Flying Pikachu • Cosplay Pikachu • Pikachu in a cap
Miscellaneous: Fusions (GO) • Giant Pokémon • Spiky-eared Pichu • Partner Pokémon (LGPE)
Side series original: Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow Pokémon (GO) • Primal Dialga • Toy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow Mewtwo • Pokéxel • Illumina phenomenon
Animated series original: Pink Butterfree • Clone Pokémon • Crystal Onix
Mirage Pokémon • Meta Groudon • Green-crystal Deoxys
Manga original: Thu-Fi-Zer • Black Fog • Black Tyranitar


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