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===Description===
===Description===
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==In the anime==
==In the spin-off games==
===Main series===
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
[[File:Goh Dynamax Band.png|thumb|250px|A Dynamax Band in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
On September 4, 2024, in conjunction with the release of {{GO|Dynamax}} in Pokémon GO, the Dynamax Band was added to the game as a reward for completing the [[Special Research]] campaign, ''To the Max!''. However, unlike the [[core series]] games, it is not required to Dynamax a Pokémon; rather, it is merely for cosmetic purposes.
Dynamax Bands first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', under the possession of {{an|Lance}} and {{an|Leon}}. Lance used his Dynamax Band to [[Dynamax]] his {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}} during the [[World Coronation Series]] finals, while Leon used his own band to [[Gigantamax]] his {{p|Charizard}}. Leon can also use his Dynamax Band to Gigantamax his {{p|Rillaboom}}, as shown in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', and his {{p|Cinderace}}, as seen in [[JN132]].


In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Leon gave {{Ash}} a Dynamax Band of his own so that he could Gigantamax his {{AP|Pikachu}} during their {{pkmn|battle}}. After the battle, Leon let Ash keep the band Dynamax Band. Starting from ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', Ash also became able to use his Dynamax Band to Gigantamax his {{AP|Gengar}}.
==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Dynamax Band anime.png|thumb|250px|A Dynamax Band in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
Dynamax Bands first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', under the possession of {{an|Lance}} and {{an|Leon}}. Lance used his Dynamax Band to [[Dynamax]] his {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}} during the [[World Coronation Series]] finals, while Leon used his own band to [[Gigantamax]] his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. Leon can also use his Dynamax Band to Gigantamax his {{p|Rillaboom}}, as shown in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', and his {{p|Cinderace}}, as seen in ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', while Lance was seen using his Dynamax Band to also Dynamax his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Leon gave {{Ash}} a Dynamax Band of his own so that he could Gigantamax his {{AP|Pikachu}} during their {{pkmn|battle}}. After the battle, Leon let Ash keep the Dynamax Band. Starting from ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', Ash also became able to use his Dynamax Band to Gigantamax his {{AP|Gengar}}.


A Dynamax Band belonging to [[Raihan]] first appeared in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''. He uses it to Gigantamax his {{p|Duraludon}}.
A Dynamax Band belonging to [[Raihan]] first appeared in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''. He uses it to Gigantamax his {{p|Duraludon}}.
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Marnie Dynamax Band.png|[[Marnie]]'s Dynamax Band
Marnie Dynamax Band.png|[[Marnie]]'s Dynamax Band
Cynthia Dynamax Band.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Dynamax Band
Cynthia Dynamax Band.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Dynamax Band
</gallery>
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', a Dynamax Band appeared in [[Kabu]]'s possession.
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Kabu Dynamax Band.png|[[Kabu]]'s Dynamax Band
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Dynamax Band Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Dynamax Band in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Dynamax Band Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Dynamax Band in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}====
Two Dynamax Bands first appeared in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]'', under the ownership of {{Henry}} and {{Casey}}, respectively. Henry was first seen using his Dynamax Band to catch a {{p|Gurdurr}} during a [[Max Raid Battle]]. In ''[[PASS05|Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment]]'', it was revealed that these two Dynamax Bands had been made from [[Wishing Star]]s the two [[Pokédex holder]]s had found a year earlier in the [[Slumbering Weald]].
Two Dynamax Bands first appeared in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]'', under the ownership of {{Henry}} and {{Casey}}, respectively. Henry was first seen using his Dynamax Band to catch a {{p|Gurdurr}} during a [[Max Raid Battle]]. In ''[[PASS05|Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment]]'', it was revealed that these two Dynamax Bands had been made from [[Wishing Star]]s the two [[Pokédex holder]]s had found a year earlier in the [[Slumbering Weald]].


Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, each [[Galar]] [[Gym Leader]], excluding [[Piers]], also owns a Dynamax Band. The same also applies to [[Hop]], [[Bede]], [[Marnie]], [[Leon]], and [[Rose]].
Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, each [[Galar]] [[Gym Leader]], excluding [[Piers]], also owns a Dynamax Band. The same also applies to [[Hop]], [[Bede]], [[Marnie]], [[Leon]], [[Oleana]], and [[Rose]].


====Gallery====
====Gallery====
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Henry Dynamax Band Adventures.png|{{Henry}}'s Dynamax Band
Henry Dynamax Band Adventures.png|{{Henry}}'s Dynamax Band
Casey Dynamax Band Adventures.png|{{Casey}}'s Dynamax Band
Casey Dynamax Band Adventures.png|{{Casey}}'s Dynamax Band
</gallery>
===Pokémon Mezastar: Aim to Be a Tag Master!===
Dynamax Bands first appeared in [[MTM03]], under the possession of Suguru Tsukino and Kira Hoshio. They were seen again in the [[MTM04|following chapter]]. From [[MTM07]] onward, Kira used his Dynamax Band regularly. In [[MTM11]], Kira was seen to have upgraded to a '''Dynamax Band +''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックスバンド{{ruby|＋|プラス}}''' ''Daimax Band +'').
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Kira Dynamax Band MTM03.png|Kira's Dynamax Band
Kira Dynamax Band MTM11.png|Kira's Dynamax Band +
Suguru Dynamax Band MTM03.png|Suguru's Dynamax Band
</gallery>
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* [[Z-Ring]]
* [[Z-Ring]]
* [[Z-Power Ring]]
* [[Z-Power Ring]]
* [[List of Key Items (Generation VIII)]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation VIII]]
* {{cat|Trainers with Dynamax Bands}}
* {{cat|Trainers with Dynamax Bands}}


Latest revision as of 23:51, 25 October 2024

Dynamax Band
ダイマックスＢ
Daimax Band
Bag Dynamax Band Sprite.png
Dynamax Band
Artwork from Generation VIII
Introduced in Generation VIII
Pocket
Generation VIII Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items

The Dynamax Band (Japanese: ダイマックスＢ Daimax Band) is a Key Item introduced in Generation VIII. It was invented by Oleana and allows a Trainer's Pokémon to Dynamax or Gigantamax in Power Spots and perform Max Moves.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
SwSh N/A N/A

Effect

Allows the player's Pokémon to Dynamax or Gigantamax in Power Spots and perform Max Moves and G-Max Moves, respectively. Each Trainer can only Dynamax or Gigantamax a Pokémon once per battle.

Description

Games Description
SwShBDSPLA
SV 		A Wishing Star has been affixed to it. It lets out a light that allows Pokémon to Dynamax when at a Power Spot.

Acquisition

Games Method
SwSh Route 2 (from Professor Magnolia after obtaining the Wishing Star)

In the spin-off games

Pokémon GO

On September 4, 2024, in conjunction with the release of Dynamax in Pokémon GO, the Dynamax Band was added to the game as a reward for completing the Special Research campaign, To the Max!. However, unlike the core series games, it is not required to Dynamax a Pokémon; rather, it is merely for cosmetic purposes.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

A Dynamax Band in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Dynamax Bands first appeared in Flash of the Titans!, under the possession of Lance and Leon. Lance used his Dynamax Band to Dynamax his Gyarados during the World Coronation Series finals, while Leon used his own band to Gigantamax his Charizard. Leon can also use his Dynamax Band to Gigantamax his Rillaboom, as shown in Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!, and his Cinderace, as seen in Partners in Time!, while Lance was seen using his Dynamax Band to also Dynamax his Dragonite in Pride of a Champion!.

In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, Leon gave Ash a Dynamax Band of his own so that he could Gigantamax his Pikachu during their battle. After the battle, Leon let Ash keep the Dynamax Band. Starting from The Winding Path to Greatness!, Ash also became able to use his Dynamax Band to Gigantamax his Gengar.

A Dynamax Band belonging to Raihan first appeared in Toughing It Out!. He uses it to Gigantamax his Duraludon.

In Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, Sonia fashioned a Wishing Star she and Goh had found into a Dynamax Band, which she gave to Goh. He later used it to Dynamax his Raboot in a battle against one of Oleana's subordinates, who had used his own Dynamax Band to Gigantamax his Garbodor.

In Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!, Bea was revealed to own a Dynamax Band. She was first seen using it in A Battle of Mega Versus Max!, Gigantamaxing her Machamp during her third World Coronation Series battle against Ash.

In The Sweet Taste of Battle!, a Dynamax Band appeared in Opal's possession. She used it to Gigantamax her Alcremie during her battle with Ash.

In Battling Turned Up to Eleven!, Marnie was shown to own a Dynamax Band. She used it to Gigantamax her Grimmsnarl during her World Coronation Series match against Ash.

In Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!, Cynthia was shown to own a Dynamax Band. She used it to Dynamax her Togekiss during her Masters Eight Tournament battle against Ash.

Gallery

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

In The Bittersweet Truth, a Dynamax Band appeared in Kabu's possession.

Gallery

  • Kabu's Dynamax Band

    Kabu's Dynamax Band

Pokémon Evolutions

A Dynamax Band in Pokémon Evolutions

Victor, Leon, and Hop's Dynamax Bands appeared in The Champion. Victor used his Dynamax Band to catch Eternatus.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A Dynamax Band in Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

Two Dynamax Bands first appeared in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, under the ownership of Henry and Casey, respectively. Henry was first seen using his Dynamax Band to catch a Gurdurr during a Max Raid Battle. In Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment, it was revealed that these two Dynamax Bands had been made from Wishing Stars the two Pokédex holders had found a year earlier in the Slumbering Weald.

Like in the games, each Galar Gym Leader, excluding Piers, also owns a Dynamax Band. The same also applies to Hop, Bede, Marnie, Leon, Oleana, and Rose.

Gallery

Pokémon Mezastar: Aim to Be a Tag Master!

Dynamax Bands first appeared in MTM03, under the possession of Suguru Tsukino and Kira Hoshio. They were seen again in the following chapter. From MTM07 onward, Kira used his Dynamax Band regularly. In MTM11, Kira was seen to have upgraded to a Dynamax Band + (Japanese: ダイマックスバンド＋(プラス) Daimax Band +).

Gallery

  • Kira's Dynamax Band

    Kira's Dynamax Band

  • Kira's Dynamax Band +

    Kira's Dynamax Band +

  • Suguru's Dynamax Band

    Suguru's Dynamax Band

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 極巨腕帶 Gihkgeuih Wúndáai
Mandarin 極巨腕帶 / 极巨腕带 Jíjù Wàndài
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Dynamaxový náramek
Finland Flag.png Finnish Dynamax-ranneke
France Flag.png French Poignet Dynamax
Germany Flag.png German Dynamax-Band
Italy Flag.png Italian Polsino Dynamax
South Korea Flag.png Korean 다이맥스 밴드 Daimax Band
Poland Flag.png Polish Opaska Dynamax
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Bracelete Dinamax
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Faixa Dynamax
Russia Flag.png Russian Динамакс-Браслет Dinamaks-Braslet
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Banda Dynamax
Spain Flag.png Spain Maximuñequera
Muñequera Dinamax

See also


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