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:''Not to be confused with [[Gigantamix]]''.  
:''Not to be confused with [[Gigantamix]]''.
'''Gigantamax''' (Japanese: '''キョダイマックス''' ''Kyodaimax'') is a special kind of [[Dynamax]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. Like other Dynamaxing, Gigantamaxing increases a Pokémon's size drastically and its {{stat|HP}} in {{pkmn|battle}}. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax, and when they do, their appearance changes significantly, unlike regular Dynamaxing. As revealed by [[Professor Magnolia]], the Pokémon distorts space to change its size while affecting the world around them while altering their appearance drastically.
[[File:Vivid Voltage Gigantamax Pikachu Art.png|thumb|300px|Artwork of a Gigantamax {{p|Pikachu}} from the {{TCG|Vivid Voltage}} expansion of the {{Trading Card Game}}]]
'''Gigantamax''' (Japanese: '''キョダイマックス''' ''Kyodaimax'') is a special kind of [[Dynamax]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


There are 32 species of Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, and there are 32 different Gigantamax forms. <!--Two Pokémon share a Gigantamax form, and one Pokémon has two Gigantamax forms depending on its form.-->
There are currently 32 species of Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, and there are currently 33 different Gigantamax forms.


==History==
==List of Gigantamax Pokémon==
Gigantamax, as a type of Dynamax, originated from {{p|Eternatus}}, who provides the [[Galar]] region with Power Spots where Dynamax can be triggered. The Galar Particles left by Eternatus affected the Pokémon living in [[Galar]], giving a few of them the Gigantamax Factor needed for transformation. These Pokémon may only be found in [[Pokémon Den]]s. As a type of Dynamax, a [[Wishing Star]] and [[Dynamax Band]] are required to use the Gigantamax transformation.
===Introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield v1.0.0===
 
{| class="roundy" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Shield color dark}}; background:#{{Sword color}}" cellpadding=1px
[[Chairman Rose]] implemented Dynamax and Gigantamax in Gym battles.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/</ref>
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{Sword color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
 
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" | Pokémon
At some point, another method of obtaining the Gigantamax Factor was accidentally discovered by {{gal|Honey}} while developing the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} out of [[Max Mushrooms]].
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" | Type
 
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" | Before Gigantamax
==Gigantamax Factor==
! colspan=3 style="background: #{{Sword color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | After Gigantamax
Even within species that are capable of Gigantamaxing, only certain individuals can Gigantamax. Pokémon that can Gigantamax are said to have the '''Gigantamax Factor'''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/train-raid-and-hatch-pokemon-to-breed-victories-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Train, Raid, and Hatch Pokémon to Breed Victories in ''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'']</ref> Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor can be seen having the [[File:Dynamax icon.png|24px]] symbol next to their name on the summary screen.
|- style="background:#FFF"
 
! style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" | Image
When a Pokémon Dynamaxes, if it has the Gigantamax Factor and is of a species that has a '''Gigantamax form''' (Japanese: '''キョダイマックスのすがた'''), it will turn into its Gigantamax form. If it does not have the Gigantamax Factor it will simply Dynamax as normal; if it has the Gigantamax Factor but does not have its own Gigantamax form (e.g. because it evolves into a Pokémon that does), it will also Dynamax as normal.
! style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" width=80px | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}
 
! style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" | Image
Unlike others of their species, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Eevee}} with the  Gigantamax Factor cannot [[evolution|evolve]].
! style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" width=80px | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}
 
! style="background: #{{Sword color light}}" width=140px | {{color2|000|G-Max Move}}
===Acquisition===
|- style="background:#FFF"
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[wild Pokémon]] with the Gigantamax Factor can only be caught in [[Max Raid Battle]]s, but have a rare encounter rate and typically a lower [[catch rate]]. If the wild Pokémon that has a Gigantamax Form has the Gigantamax Factor, it will appear in its Gigantamax form in the Max Raid Battle. Pokémon encountered in Max Raid Battles that do not have a Gigantamax form will not have the Gigantamax Factor, with the exception of certain [[Wild Area News]] Max Raid Battles.
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0006
 
| {{p|Charizard}}
Some Pokémon can only have the Gigantamax Factor in Max Raid Battles exclusive to limited-time [[Wild Area News]]. In addition, {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Coalossal}} with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Sword, and {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Lapras}} with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Shield. Players with the opposite game may still join Max Raid Battles or use Max Soup to obtain these forms.
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
 
| [[File:0006Charizard.png|100px|Charizard]]
{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Eevee}}, and Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] can be obtained with the Gigantamax Factor as [[gift Pokémon]]. {{p|Meowth}} with the Gigantamax Factor was first distributed via [[Mystery Gift]].
 
[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Pokémon cannot inherit the Gigantamax Factor. The Kanto starter Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms, and {{p|Milcery}} are the only Pokémon without a Gigantamax form that can have the Gigantamax Factor; Kanto starter Pokémon as a gift Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms by evolving them, and Milcery from Wild Area News-exclusive Max Raid Battles.
 
By drinking Max Soup, introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]] expansion, certain Pokémon which were previously incapable of Gigantamaxing can gain the Gigantamax Factor. All Pokémon with Gigantamax forms, with the exception of {{p|Melmetal}}, can drink Max Soup to gain the Gigantamax Factor. If a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor drinks Max Soup, it will lose its Gigantamax Factor. Three [[Max Mushrooms]] are required to make the Max Soup. Uniquely, [[Max Honey]] can also be used with the Max Mushroom to unlock the Gigantamax Factor for {{p|Urshifu}}.
 
==Effects==
In its Gigantamax form, a Pokémon can use a [[G-Max Move]]. Each G-Max Move is exclusive to a specific species of Gigantamax Pokémon. All of a Gigantamax Pokémon's moves of a certain type turn into G-Max Moves instead of their corresponding [[Max Move]]. Outside of G-Max Moves, Gigantamax is functionally identical to Dynamax; Pokémon's HP increases according to its Dynamax Level, while all other stats and its [[Ability]] remain the same.
 
The Gigantamax Factor cannot be copied using {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}. Even if a Pokémon transforms into a Pokémon that has the Gigantamax Factor, it can still only [[Dynamax]] to its standard form.
 
In the [[Pokédex]], Gigantamax forms are all listed with [[List of Pokémon by height|heights]] ending in a plus, suggesting that the recorded height is only a minimal estimate, and [[List of Pokémon by weight|weights]] of "???", suggesting that their weights are immeasurable. A Gigantamax Pokémon must be used in battle in order to register the Gigantamax entry in the player's Pokédex; this is in contrast to other [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]], whereby the form difference only has to be seen in order to register the entry as long as at least one of the other forms of the Pokémon is registered as owned.
 
==Gigantamax Pokémon==
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border: 3px solid #{{shield color}}; background: #{{sword color}}"
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 | Type
! colspan=2 | Before Gigantamax
! colspan=3 | After Gigantamax
! rowspan=2 | Debut
! colspan=3 | Availability
|-
! Image
! {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}
 
! Image
! {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}
! {{color2|000|G-Max Move}}
 
! {{color2|000|Max Soup}}
! Events
! Other
|-
|{{p|Venusaur}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:003Venusaur.png|150px|Venusaur]]
| 6'07"<br>(2.0 m)
|[[File:003Venusaur-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Venusaur]]
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Vine Lash}}<br>({{type|Grass}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|Evolve {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}<br>[[Forest of Focus]]
|-
|{{p|Charizard}}
|{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|[[File:006Charizard.png|150px|Charizard]]
| 5'07"<br>(1.7 m)
| 5'07"<br>(1.7 m)
|[[File:006Charizard-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Charizard]]
| [[File:0006Charizard-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Charizard]]
| 91'10"+<br>(28.0+ m)
| 91'10"+<br>(28.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Wildfire}}<br>({{type|Fire}} moves)
! style="background: #{{fire color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Wildfire|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0012
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Butterfree}}
|Evolve {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Charmander}}<br>[[Lake of Outrage]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| [[File:0012Butterfree.png|100px|Butterfree]]
|{{p|Blastoise}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:009Blastoise.png|150px|Blastoise]]
| 5'03"<br>(1.6 m)
|[[File:009Blastoise-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Blastoise]]
| 82'00"+<br>(25.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Cannonade}}<br>({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|Evolve {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Squirtle}}<br>[[Workout Sea]]
|-
|{{p|Butterfree}}
|{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|[[File:012Butterfree.png|150px|Butterfree]]
| 3'07"<br>(1.1 m)
| 3'07"<br>(1.1 m)
|[[File:012Butterfree-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Butterfree]]
| [[File:0012Butterfree-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Butterfree]]
| 55'09"+<br>(17.0+ m)
| 55'09"+<br>(17.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Befuddle}}<br>({{type|Bug}} moves)
! style="background: #{{bug color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Befuddle|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0025
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Pikachu}}
|[[Rolling Fields]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
|-
| [[File:0025Pikachu.png|100px|Pikachu]]
|{{p|Pikachu}}
|{{typecolor|Electric}}
|[[File:025Pikachu.png|150px|Pikachu]]
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
|[[File:025Pikachu-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Pikachu]]
| [[File:0025Pikachu-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Pikachu]]
| 68'11"+<br>(21.0+ m)
| 68'11"+<br>(21.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}<br>({{type|Electric}} moves)
! style="background: #{{electric color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Volt Crash|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0052
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Meowth}}
|[[Meetup Spot]]{{tt|*|If the player has Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save data}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
|-
| [[File:0052Meowth.png|100px|Meowth]]
|{{p|Meowth}}
|{{typecolor|Normal}}
|[[File:052Meowth.png|150px|Meowth]]
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
|[[File:052Meowth-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Meowth]]
| [[File:0052Meowth-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Meowth]]
| 108'03"+<br>(33.0+ m)
| 108'03"+<br>(33.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Gold Rush}}<br>({{type|Normal}} moves)
! style="background: #{{normal color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Gold Rush|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0068
|{{pkmn2|Event}} distribution<br>[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Machamp}}
|
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
|-
| [[File:0068Machamp.png|100px|Machamp]]
|{{p|Machamp}}
|{{typecolor|Fighting}}
|[[File:068Machamp.png|150px|Machamp]]
| 5'03"<br>(1.6 m)
| 5'03"<br>(1.6 m)
|[[File:068Machamp-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Machamp]]
| [[File:0068Machamp-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Machamp]]
| 82'00"+<br>(25.0+ m)
| 82'00"+<br>(25.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Chi Strike}}<br>({{type|Fighting}} moves)
! style="background: #{{fighting color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Chi Strike|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0094
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Gengar}}
|[[Stony Wilderness]]{{sup/8|Sw}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|-
| [[File:0094Gengar.png|100px|Gengar]]
|{{p|Gengar}}
|{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:094Gengar.png|150px|Gengar]]
| 4'11"<br>(1.5 m)
| 4'11"<br>(1.5 m)
|[[File:094Gengar-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Gengar]]
| [[File:0094Gengar-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Gengar]]
| 65'07"+<br>(20.0+ m)
| 65'07"+<br>(20.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Terror}}<br>({{type|Ghost}} moves)
! style="background: #{{ghost color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Terror|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0099
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Kingler}}
|[[Stony Wilderness]]{{sup/8|Sh}}
| {{typecolor|Water}}
|-
| [[File:0099Kingler.png|100px|Kingler]]
|{{p|Kingler}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:099Kingler.png|150px|Kingler]]
| 4'03"<br>(1.3 m)
| 4'03"<br>(1.3 m)
|[[File:099Kingler-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Kingler]]
| [[File:0099Kingler-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Kingler]]
| 62'04"+<br>(19.0+ m)
| 62'04"+<br>(19.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Foam Burst}}<br>({{type|Water}} moves)
! style="background: #{{water color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Foam Burst|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0131
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Lapras}}
|[[South Lake Miloch]]<br>[[West Lake Axewell]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
|-
| [[File:0131Lapras.png|100px|Lapras]]
|{{p|Lapras}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
|[[File:131Lapras.png|150px|Lapras]]
| 8'02"<br>(2.5 m)
| 8'02"<br>(2.5 m)
|[[File:131Lapras-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Lapras]]
| [[File:0131Lapras-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Lapras]]
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Resonance}}<br>({{type|Ice}} moves)
! style="background: #{{ice color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Resonance|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0133
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Eevee}}
|[[Giant's Seat]]{{sup/8|Sh}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
|-
| [[File:0133Eevee.png|100px|Eevee]]
|{{p|Eevee}}
|{{typecolor|Normal}}
|[[File:133Eevee.png|150px|Eevee]]
| 1'00"<br>(0.3 m)
| 1'00"<br>(0.3 m)
|[[File:133Eevee-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Eevee]]
| [[File:0133Eevee-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Eevee]]
| 59'01"+<br>(18.0+ m)
| 59'01"+<br>(18.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Cuddle}}<br>({{type|Normal}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Normal color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Cuddle|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0143
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Snorlax}}
|[[Meetup Spot]]{{tt|*|If the player has Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! save data}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
|-
| [[File:0143Snorlax.png|100px|Snorlax]]
|{{p|Snorlax}}
|{{typecolor|Normal}}
|[[File:143Snorlax.png|150px|Snorlax]]
| 6'11"<br>(2.1 m)
| 6'11"<br>(2.1 m)
|[[File:143Snorlax-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Snorlax]]
| [[File:0143Snorlax-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Snorlax]]
| 114'10"+<br>(35.0+ m)
| 114'10"+<br>(35.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Replenish}}<br>({{type|Normal}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Normal color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Replenish|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0569
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Garbodor}}
|
| {{typecolor|Poison}}
|-
| [[File:0569Garbodor.png|100px|Garbodor]]
||{{p|Garbodor}}
|{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:569Garbodor.png|150px|Garbodor]]
| 6'03"<br>(1.9 m)
| 6'03"<br>(1.9 m)
|[[File:569Garbodor-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Garbodor]]
| [[File:0569Garbodor-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Garbodor]]
| 68'11"+<br>(21.0+ m)
| 68'11"+<br>(21.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Malodor}}<br>({{type|Poison}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Poison color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Malodor|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0809
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Melmetal}}
|[[East Lake Axewell]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}
|-
| [[File:0809Melmetal.png|100px|Melmetal]]
||{{p|Melmetal}}
|{{typecolor|Steel}}
|[[File:809Melmetal.png|150px|Melmetal]]
| 8'02"<br>(2.5 m)
| 8'02"<br>(2.5 m)
|[[File:HOME809Gi.png|150px|Gigantamax Melmetal]]
| [[File:0809Melmetal-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Melmetal]]
| 82'00"+<br>(25.0+ m)
| 82'00"+<br>(25.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Meltdown}}<br>({{type|Steel}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Steel color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Meltdown|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Incompatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0823
|
| {{p|Corviknight}}
|
| {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
|-
| [[File:0823Corviknight.png|100px|Corviknight]]
|{{p|Rillaboom}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}
|[[File:812Rillaboom.png|150px|Rillaboom]]
| 6'11"<br>(2.1 m)
|[[File:812Rillaboom-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Rillaboom]]
| 91'10"+<br>(28.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Drum Solo}}<br>({{type|Grass}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|
|-
|{{p|Cinderace}}
|{{typecolor|Fire}}
|[[File:815Cinderace.png|150px|Cinderace]]
| 4'07"<br>(1.4 m)
|[[File:815Cinderace-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Cinderace]]
| 88'07"+<br>(27.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Fireball}}<br>({{type|Fire}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|
|-
|{{p|Inteleon}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:818Inteleon.png|150px|Inteleon]]
| 6'03"<br>(1.9 m)
|[[File:818Inteleon-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Inteleon]]
| 131'03"+<br>(40.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Hydrosnipe}}<br>({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Compatible
|
|
|-
|{{p|Corviknight}}
|{{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
|[[File:823Corviknight.png|150px|Corviknight]]
| 7'03"<br>(2.2 m)
| 7'03"<br>(2.2 m)
|[[File:823Corviknight-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Corviknight]]
| [[File:0823Corviknight-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Corviknight]]
| 45'11"+<br>(14.0+ m)
| 45'11"+<br>(14.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Wind Rage}}<br>({{type|Flying}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Flying color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Wind Rage|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0826
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Orbeetle}}
|[[Giant's Cap]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
|-
| [[File:0826Orbeetle.png|100px|Orbeetle]]
||{{p|Orbeetle}}
|{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
|[[File:826Orbeetle.png|150px|Orbeetle]]
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
|[[File:826Orbeetle-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Orbeetle]]
| [[File:0826Orbeetle-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Orbeetle]]
| 45'11"+<br>(14.0+ m)
| 45'11"+<br>(14.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Gravitas}}<br>({{type|Psychic}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Psychic color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Gravitas|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0834
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Drednaw}}
|[[Bridge Field]]<br>[[Dappled Grove]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
|-
| [[File:0834Drednaw.png|100px|Drednaw]]
|{{p|Drednaw}}
|{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
|[[File:834Drednaw.png|150px|Drednaw]]
| 3'03"<br>(1.0 m)
| 3'03"<br>(1.0 m)
|[[File:834Drednaw-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Drednaw]]
| [[File:0834Drednaw-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Drednaw]]
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Stonesurge}}<br>({{type|Water}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Water color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Stonesurge|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0839
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Coalossal}}
|[[Giant's Cap]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
|-
| [[File:0839Coalossal.png|100px|Coalossal]]
||{{p|Coalossal}}
|{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
|[[File:839Coalossal.png|150px|Coalossal]]
| 9'02"<br>(2.8 m)
| 9'02"<br>(2.8 m)
|[[File:839Coalossal-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Coalossal]]
| [[File:0839Coalossal-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Coalossal]]
| 137'10"+<br>(42.0+ m)
| 137'10"+<br>(42.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Volcalith}}<br>({{type|Rock}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Rock color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Volcalith|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0841
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Flapple}}
|[[Giant's Seat]]{{sup/8|Sw}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| [[File:0841Flapple.png|100px|Flapple]]
|{{p|Flapple}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|[[File:841Flapple.png|150px|Flapple]]
| 1'00"<br>(0.3 m)
| 1'00"<br>(0.3 m)
| rowspan="2" | [[File:841Flapple-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Flapple and Appletun]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0841Flapple-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Flapple and Appletun]]
| rowspan="2" | 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
| rowspan="2" | 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Tartness}}<br>({{type|Grass}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Grass color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Tartness|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0842
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Appletun}}
|[[Dappled Grove]]{{sup/8|Sw}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| [[File:0842Appletun.png|100px|Appletun]]
||{{p|Appletun}}
|{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|[[File:842Appletun.png|150px|Appletun]]
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
| 1'04"<br>(0.4 m)
|{{m|G-Max Sweetness}}<br>({{type|Grass}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Grass color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Sweetness|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0844
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Sandaconda}}
|[[Dappled Grove]]{{sup/8|Sh}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}
|-
| [[File:0844Sandaconda.png|100px|Sandaconda]]
||{{p|Sandaconda}}
|{{typecolor|Ground}}
|[[File:844Sandaconda.png|150px|Sandaconda]]
| 12'06"<br>(3.8 m)
| 12'06"<br>(3.8 m)
|[[File:844Sandaconda-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Sandaconda]]
| [[File:0844Sandaconda-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Sandaconda]]
| 72'02"+<br>(22.0+ m)
| 72'02"+<br>(22.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Sandblast}}<br>({{type|Ground}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Ground color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Sandblast|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0849
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Toxtricity}}<br><small>(Both forms)</small>
|[[Dusty Bowl]]
|-
||{{p|Toxtricity}}<br><small>(Both Forms)</small>
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|[[File:849Toxtricity.png|150px|Toxtricity]]
| [[File:0849Toxtricity.png|100px|Toxtricity]]
| 5'03"<br>(1.6 m)
| 5'03"<br>(1.6 m)
| [[File:849Toxtricity-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Toxtricity]]
| [[File:0849Toxtricity-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Toxtricity]]
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
| {{m|G-Max Stun Shock}}<br>({{type|Electric}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Electric color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Stun Shock|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0851
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Centiskorch}}
|
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Bug}}
|-
| [[File:0851Centiskorch.png|100px|Centiskorch]]
|{{p|Centiskorch}}
|{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Bug}}
|[[File:851Centiskorch.png|150px|Centiskorch]]
| 9'10"<br>(3.0 m)
| 9'10"<br>(3.0 m)
|[[File:851Centiskorch-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Centiskorch]]
| [[File:0851Centiskorch-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Centiskorch]]
| 246'01"+<br>(75.0+ m)
| 246'01"+<br>(75.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Centiferno}}<br>({{type|Fire}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Fire color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Centiferno|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0858
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Hatterene}}
|[[Stony Wilderness]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| [[File:0858Hatterene.png|100px|Hatterene]]
|{{p|Hatterene}}
|{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|[[File:858Hatterene.png|150px|Hatterene]]
| 6'11"<br>(2.1 m)
| 6'11"<br>(2.1 m)
|[[File:858Hatterene-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Hatterene]]
| [[File:0858Hatterene-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Hatterene]]
| 85'04"+<br>(26.0+ m)
| 85'04"+<br>(26.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Smite}}<br>({{type|Fairy}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Fairy color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Smite|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0861
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Grimmsnarl}}
|[[Bridge Field]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| [[File:0861Grimmsnarl.png|100px|Grimmsnarl]]
|{{p|Grimmsnarl}}
|{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|[[File:861Grimmsnarl.png|150px|Grimmsnarl]]
| 4'11"<br>(1.5 m)
| 4'11"<br>(1.5 m)
|[[File:861Grimmsnarl-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Grimmsnarl]]
| [[File:0861Grimmsnarl-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Grimmsnarl]]
| 105'00"+<br>(32.0+ m)
| 105'00"+<br>(32.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Snooze}}<br>({{type|Dark}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Dark color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Snooze|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0869
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Alcremie}}<br><small>(Any form)
|[[Dusty Bowl]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| [[File:0869Alcremie.png|100px|Alcremie]]
|{{p|Alcremie}}<br><small>(Any form)
|{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|[[File:869Alcremie.png|150px|Alcremie]]
| 1'00"<br>(0.3 m)
| 1'00"<br>(0.3 m)
|[[File:869Alcremie-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Alcremie]]
| [[File:0869Alcremie-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Alcremie]]
| 98'05"+<br>(30.0+ m)
| 98'05"+<br>(30.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Finale}}<br>({{type|Fairy}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Fairy color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Finale|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0879
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Copperajah}}
|[[Bridge Field]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}
|-
| [[File:0879Copperajah.png|100px|Copperajah]]
|{{p|Copperajah}}
|{{typecolor|Steel}}
|[[File:879Copperajah.png|150px|Copperajah]]
| 9'10"<br>(3.0 m)
| 9'10"<br>(3.0 m)
|[[File:879Copperajah-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Copperajah]]
| [[File:0879Copperajah-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Copperajah]]
| 75'06"+<br>(23.0+ m)
| 75'06"+<br>(23.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Steelsurge}}<br>({{type|Steel}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Steel color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Steelsurge|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Compatible
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0884
|[[Wild Area News]]
| {{p|Duraludon}}
|[[Stony Wilderness]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|-
| [[File:0884Duraludon.png|100px|Duraludon]]
|{{p|Duraludon}}
|{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|[[File:884Duraludon.png|150px|Duraludon]]
| 5'11"<br>(1.8 m)
| 5'11"<br>(1.8 m)
|[[File:884Duraludon-Gigantamax.png|150px|Gigantamax Duraludon]]
| [[File:0884Duraludon-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Duraludon]]
| 141'01"+<br>(43.0+ m)
| 141'01"+<br>(43.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Depletion}}<br>({{type|Dragon}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Dragon color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Depletion|fff}}
|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] v1.0.0
|Compatible
|[[Wild Area News]]
|[[Giant's Seat]]
|-
|-
|{{p|Urshifu}}<br><small>(Single Strike Style)</small>
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{Sword color light}}" colspan=9 |
|{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
|}
|[[File:Urshifu-Single Strike.png|150px|Urshifu]]
 
===Introduced in The Isle of Armor===
{| class="roundy" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Isle of Armor color dark}}; background:#{{Isle of Armor color}}" cellpadding=1px
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | Before Gigantamax
! colspan=3 style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | After Gigantamax
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | Image
! style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" width=80px | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}
! style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | Image
! style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" width=80px | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by height|Height}}
! style="background: #{{Isle of Armor color light}}" width=140px | {{color2|000|G-Max Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0003
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| [[File:0003Venusaur.png|100px|Venusaur]]
| 6'07"<br>(2.0 m)
| [[File:0003Venusaur-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Venusaur]]
| 78'09"+<br>(24.0+ m)
! style="background: #{{Grass color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Vine Lash|fff}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0009
| {{p|Blastoise}}
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|100px|Blastoise]]
| 5'03"<br>(1.6 m)
| [[File:0009Blastoise-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Blastoise]]
| 82'00"+<br>(25.0+ m)
! style="background: #{{Water color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Cannonade|fff}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0812
| {{p|Rillaboom}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| [[File:0812Rillaboom.png|100px|Rillaboom]]
| 6'11"<br>(2.1 m)
| [[File:0812Rillaboom-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Rillaboom]]
| 91'10"+<br>(28.0+ m)
! style="background: #{{Grass color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Drum Solo|fff}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0815
| {{p|Cinderace}}
| {{typecolor|Fire}}
| [[File:0815Cinderace.png|100px|Cinderace]]
| 4'07"<br>(1.4 m)
| [[File:0815Cinderace-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Cinderace]]
| 88'07"+<br>(27.0+ m)
! style="background: #{{Fire color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Fireball|fff}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0818
| {{p|Inteleon}}
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:0818Inteleon.png|100px|Inteleon]]
| 6'03"<br>(1.9 m)
| 6'03"<br>(1.9 m)
|[[File:Urshifu-Gigantamax Single Strike.png|150px|Gigantamax Urshifu]]
| [[File:0818Inteleon-Gigantamax.png|100px|Gigantamax Inteleon]]
| 131'03"+<br>(40.0+ m)
! style="background: #{{Water color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Hydrosnipe|fff}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0892
| {{p|Urshifu}}<br><small>(Single Strike Style)</small>
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:0892Urshifu-Single Strike.png|100px|Urshifu]]
| rowspan=2 | 6'03"<br>(1.9 m)
| [[File:0892Urshifu-Gigantamax Single Strike.png|100px|Gigantamax Urshifu]]
| 95'02"+<br>(29.0+ m)
| 95'02"+<br>(29.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max One Blow}}<br>({{type|Dark}} moves)
! style="background: #{{Dark color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max One Blow|fff}}
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Requires [[Max Honey]]
| {{p|Urshifu}}<br><small>(Rapid Strike Style)</small>
|
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Water}}
|
| [[File:0892Urshifu-Rapid Strike.png|100px|Urshifu]]
| [[File:0892Urshifu-Gigantamax Rapid Strike.png|100px|Gigantamax Urshifu]]
| 85'04"+<br>(26.0+ m)
! style="background: #{{Water color}}" |{{mcolor|G-Max Rapid Flow|fff}}
|-
|-
|{{p|Urshifu}}<br><small>(Rapid Strike Style)</small>
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{Isle of Armor color light}}" colspan=9 |  
|{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Water}}
|[[File:Urshifu-Rapid Strike.png|150px|Urshifu]]
| 6'03"<br>(1.9 m)
|[[File:Urshifu-Gigantamax Rapid Strike.png|150px|Gigantamax Urshifu]]
| 85'04"+<br>(26.0+ m)
|{{m|G-Max Rapid Flow}}<br>({{type|Water}} moves)
|[[The Isle of Armor]]
|Requires [[Max Honey]]
|
|
|}
|}
==In the core series games==
Like other Dynamaxing, Gigantamaxing increases a Pokémon's size drastically and its {{stat|HP}} in {{pkmn|battle}}. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax, and when they do, their appearance changes significantly, unlike regular Dynamaxing. As revealed by [[Professor Magnolia]], the Pokémon distorts space to change its size while affecting the world around them while altering their appearance drastically.{{fact}}
There are 32 species of Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, and there are 32 different Gigantamax forms; {{p|Flapple}} and {{p|Appletun}} share a Gigantamax form, and {{p|Urshifu}} has two Gigantamax forms depending on its form (though {{p|Alcremie}} and {{p|Toxtricity}} have one Gigantamax form regardless of their form).
A Pokémon under the effects of Gigantamax are distinguished by having "Gigantamax" in front of their species name e.g. "Gigantamax Hatterene". The process itself can describe the Pokémon as having "Gigantamaxed" in past-tense, or will "Gigantamax" in future-tense. Pokémon actively undergoing Gigantamax are described as "Gigantamaxing". However, the terminology used for Dynamaxing can also be used for Gigantamax.
===History===
Gigantamax, as a type of Dynamax, originated from {{p|Eternatus}}, who provides the [[Galar]] [[region]] with Power Spots where Dynamax can be triggered. The [[Galar particle]]s left by Eternatus affected the Pokémon living in [[Galar]], giving a few of them the Gigantamax Factor needed for transformation. These Pokémon may only be found in [[Pokémon Den]]s. As a type of Dynamax, a [[Wishing Star]] and [[Dynamax Band]] are required to use the Gigantamax transformation.
[[Rose]] implemented Dynamax and Gigantamax in Gym battles.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/</ref>
At some point, another method of obtaining the Gigantamax Factor was accidentally discovered by {{gal|Honey}} while developing the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} out of [[Max Mushrooms]].
Although Dynamax and Gigantamax are only known to occur in the Galar region, {{p|Melmetal}}'s Gigantamax form is a legend in a land distant from Galar.
===Gigantamax Factor===
Even within species that are capable of Gigantamaxing, only certain individuals can Gigantamax. Pokémon that can Gigantamax are said to have the '''Gigantamax Factor'''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/train-raid-and-hatch-pokemon-to-breed-victories-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Train, Raid, and Hatch Pokémon to Breed Victories in ''Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'']</ref> Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor can be seen having the [[File:Dynamax icon.png|24px]] symbol next to their name on the summary screen.
When a Pokémon Dynamaxes, if it has the Gigantamax Factor and is of a species that has a '''Gigantamax form''' (Japanese: '''キョダイマックスのすがた'''), it will turn into its Gigantamax form. If it does not have the Gigantamax Factor it will simply Dynamax as normal; if it has the Gigantamax Factor but does not have its own Gigantamax form (e.g. because it evolves into a Pokémon that does), it will also Dynamax as normal.
Unlike others of their species, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Eevee}} with the Gigantamax Factor cannot [[evolution|evolve]]. They are also blocked from [[transfer]] to games other than {{g|Sword and Shield}} to prevent them from evolving in other games.
====Acquisition====
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[wild Pokémon]] with the Gigantamax Factor can only be caught in [[Max Raid Battle]]s, but have a rare encounter rate and typically a lower [[catch rate]]. If the wild Pokémon that has a Gigantamax Form has the Gigantamax Factor, it will appear in its Gigantamax form in the Max Raid Battle. Pokémon encountered in Max Raid Battles that do not have a Gigantamax form will not have the Gigantamax Factor, with the exception of certain [[Wild Area News]] Max Raid Battles.
Some Pokémon can only have the Gigantamax Factor in Max Raid Battles exclusive to limited-time [[Wild Area News]]. In addition, {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Coalossal}} with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Sword, and {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Lapras}} with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Shield. Players with the opposite game may still join Max Raid Battles or use Max Soup to obtain these forms.
{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Eevee}}, and Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]] can be obtained with the Gigantamax Factor as [[gift Pokémon]]. {{p|Meowth}} with the Gigantamax Factor was first distributed via [[Mystery Gift]]. {{p|Melmetal}} with the Gigantamax Factor can only be obtained via [[List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Pokémon GO Melmetal|Mystery Gift]] in [[Pokémon HOME]].
[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Pokémon cannot inherit the Gigantamax Factor. The Kanto first partner Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms, {{p|Milcery}}, and {{p|Hattrem}} are the only Pokémon without a Gigantamax form that can have the Gigantamax Factor; Kanto first partner Pokémon as a gift Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms by evolving them, and Milcery and Hattrem from Wild Area News-exclusive Max Raid Battles.
By drinking [[Max Soup]], introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]] expansion, certain Pokémon which were previously incapable of Gigantamaxing can gain the Gigantamax Factor. All Pokémon with Gigantamax forms, with the exception of {{p|Melmetal}}, can drink Max Soup to gain the Gigantamax Factor. If a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor drinks Max Soup, it will lose its Gigantamax Factor. Three bundles of [[Max Mushrooms]] are required to make the Max Soup. Uniquely, [[Max Honey]] can also be used with the Max Mushroom to unlock the Gigantamax Factor for {{p|Urshifu}}.
===Effects===
In its Gigantamax form, a Pokémon can use a [[G-Max Move]]. Each G-Max Move is exclusive to a specific species of Gigantamax Pokémon. All of a Gigantamax Pokémon's moves of a certain type turn into G-Max Moves instead of their corresponding [[Max Move]]. Outside of G-Max Moves, Gigantamax is functionally identical to Dynamax; Pokémon's HP increases according to its Dynamax Level, while all other stats and its [[Ability]] remain the same.
The Gigantamax Factor cannot be copied using {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}. Even if a Pokémon transforms into a Pokémon that has the Gigantamax Factor, it can still only [[Dynamax]] to its standard form.
In the [[Pokédex]], Gigantamax forms are all listed with [[List of Pokémon by height|heights]] ending in a plus, suggesting that the recorded height is only a minimal estimate, and [[List of Pokémon by weight|weights]] of "???", suggesting that their weights are immeasurable. A Gigantamax Pokémon must be used in battle in order to register the Gigantamax entry in the player's Pokédex; this is in contrast to other [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]], whereby the form difference only has to be seen in order to register the entry as long as at least one of the other forms of the Pokémon is registered as owned.
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Dynamax#Pokémon Masters EX}}
Certain sync pairs are capable of Gigantamaxing, including some Trainers that do not have Dynamax Bands in the core series. All attacking Max Moves have 400-540 power and can only be used once per battle.
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
During the Pika Party event mode, a Gigantamax {{p|Pikachu}} appears as a boss Pokémon. In the Eevee Appeal-o-rama event mode, a Gigantamax {{p|Eevee}} appears as a boss Pokémon.
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
{{sectionstub}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
Gigantamaxing debuted in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'', where {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] witnessed a {{p|Snorlax}} Gigantamaxing in the [[Wild Area]] and had to figure out a way to stop an incoming train from colliding with it.
===Main series===
Gigantamaxing debuted in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'', where {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] witnessed a {{p|Snorlax}} undergo the phenomenon in the [[Wild Area]] and had to figure out a way to stop an incoming train from colliding with it.


In ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', [[Leon]]'s Charizard was shown to Gigantamax against [[Lance]]'s [[Red Gyarados]] during the [[World Coronation Series]] finals. In the same episode, a {{pkmn2|wild}} Gigantamax {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Drednaw}} also appeared. It reappeared in the [[JN013|next episode]].
In ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', [[Leon's Charizard]] was shown to Gigantamax against [[Lance's Gyarados]] during the [[World Coronation Series]] finals. In the same episode, a {{pkmn2|wild}} Gigantamax {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} also appeared. It reappeared in the [[JN013|next episode]].


In [[JN013]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] Gigantamaxed into Gigantamax Pikachu for the first time.
In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', [[Ash's Pikachu]] Gigantamaxed into Gigantamax Pikachu for the first time.


In [[JN027]], [[Raihan]] Gigantamaxed his {{p|Duraludon}} in his battle against Leon.
In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', [[Raihan]] Gigantamaxed his {{p|Duraludon}} during his battle against {{an|Leon}}.
 
In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', [[Doug and Eva|Doug]]'s {{p|Centiskorch}}, [[nickname]]d Centy, Gigantamaxed and went on a rampage.
 
In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', a {{p|Coalossal}} got hit by a beam of Dynamax energy, causing it to end up Gigantamaxing and start attacking the rough terrain area unexpectedly. Also, in the same episode, one of [[Oleana]]'s {{TP|Oleana|subordinate}}s Gigantamaxed his {{p|Garbodor}} during his battle against [[Goh's Raboot]].
 
In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', {{MTR}} was hit by {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}}'s {{m|Dynamax Cannon}}, which caused him to Gigantamax.
 
In ''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'', [[Opal]] Gigantamaxed her {{p|Alcremie}} during her battle against Ash.
 
In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', [[Bea]] Gigantamaxed her {{p|Machamp}} during her World Coronation Series match against Ash.
 
In ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', [[Ash's Gengar]] Gigantamaxed into Gigantamax Gengar for the first time after drinking the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} made by [[Allister]].
 
In ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', [[Marnie]] Gigantamaxed her {{p|Grimmsnarl}} during her World Coronation Series match against Ash.
 
In ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', Leon Gigantamaxed his {{p|Rillaboom}} against [[Alain]]'s {{p|Chesnaught}} during their [[Masters Eight Tournament]] battle.
 
In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', after Eternatus granted both Ash and Leon a second use of Dynamax during their battle in the Masters Eight Tournament finals, Leon Gigantamaxed his {{p|Cinderace}} to face Ash's Gigantamax Pikachu.


====Gallery====
====Gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png|Gigantamax Charizard
Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png|Gigantamax Charizard
File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
File:Gigantamax Snorlax anime.png|Gigantamax Snorlax
Meowth Team Rocket Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Meowth
File:Gigantamax Drednaw anime.png|Gigantamax Drednaw
Bea Machamp Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Machamp
File:Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon.png|Gigantamax Duraludon
Ash Gengar Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Gengar
Gigantamax Snorlax anime.png|Gigantamax Snorlax
Subordinate Gigantamax Garbodor.png|Gigantamax Garbodor
Leon Gigantamax Rillaboom.png|Gigantamax Rillaboom
Leon Gigantamax Cinderace.png|Gigantamax Cinderace
Gigantamax Drednaw anime.png|Gigantamax Drednaw
Gigantamax Coalossal anime.png|Gigantamax Coalossal
Doug Gigantamax Centy.png|Gigantamax Centiskorch
Marnie Grimmsnarl Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
Opal Gigantamax Alcremie.png|Gigantamax Alcremie
Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon.png|Gigantamax Duraludon
</gallery>
</gallery>


===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[Gordie]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Coalossal}} and [[Melony]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Lapras}} both appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]''.
[[Gordie]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Coalossal}} and [[Melony]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Lapras}} both appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]''.
[[Raihan]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Duraludon}} and [[Leon]]'s Gigantamax {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} both appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]''.


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Melony Gigantamax Lapras TW.png|Gigantamax Lapras
Leon Gigantamax Charizard Twilight Wings.png|Gigantamax Charizard
File:Gordie Gigantamax Coalossal TW.png|Gigantamax Coalossal
Melony Gigantamax Lapras TW.png|Gigantamax Lapras
Gordie Gigantamax Coalossal TW.png|Gigantamax Coalossal
Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon TW.png|Gigantamax Duraludon
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
Gigantamaxing debuted in [[JNM02]], where a {{p|Snorlax}} was seen Gigantamaxing.
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
Gigantamaxing debuted in ''[[PASS09|Splish Splash!! Gigantamax Battle]]'', where [[Nessa]]'s {{p|Drednaw}} Gigantamaxed during her battle against {{Henry}} and later {{Casey}}.
 
In ''[[PASS11|Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon]]'', [[Kabu]]'s {{p|Centiskorch}} Gigantamaxed during its battle against Casey.
 
In ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', [[Allister]]'s {{p|Gengar}} Gigantamaxed during its battle against Henry.
 
In ''[[PASS16|Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea]]'', [[Opal]]'s {{p|Alcremie}} Gigantamaxed during its battle against Henry.
 
In ''[[PASS18|Chomp!! It's Dracovish]]'', Casey's {{p|Toxtricity}} Gigantamaxed during its battle against Opal.
 
In ''[[PASS21|Swaying!! Murky Memories]]'', both [[Gordie]] and [[Melony]] Gigantamaxed their {{p|Coalossal}} and {{p|Lapras}}, respectively, during their battles against [[Marnie]] and [[Hop]].


In [[JNM04]], [[Leon]]'s Charizard Gigantamaxed during a battle against [[Lance]]'s [[red Gyarados]]. In the same chapter, a {{p|Drednaw}} Gigantamaxed.
In ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', both [[Bea]] and [[Oleana]] Gigantamaxed their {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Garbodor}}, respectively, during their battle at [[Rose Tower]].


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[PASS26]], [[Leon]] and [[Raihan]] Gigantamaxed their {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} and {{p|Duraludon}}, respectively, to battle a group of [[Dynamax]] Pokémon rampaging due to the [[Darkest Day]]. In the same chapter, a Gigantamax {{p|Snorlax}} was shown to have broken a bridge on {{rt|10|Galar}}.
Gigantamaxing debuted in the {{chap|Sword & Shield}}, where [[Nessa]]'s {{p|Drednaw}} Gigantamaxed in her battle against [[Sōdo Tsurugi]].
 
In [[PASS27]], [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] Gigantamaxed his {{p|Copperajah}} to battle against {{p|Eternatus}}.
 
In [[PASS29]], a Gigantamax {{p|Orbeetle}} appeared amongst the Pokémon Dynamaxed due to the Darkest Day.
 
In [[PASS40]], a Gigantamax {{p|Butterfree}} and a Gigantamax {{p|Corviknight}} appeared at the [[Crown Tundra]], while a Gigantamax {{p|Pikachu}} appeared on the [[Isle of Armor]], each of them Gigantamaxed due to the rebeginning Darkest Day.
 
In [[PASS41]], an {{p|Eevee}}, a {{p|Meowth}}, an Orbeetle, a {{p|Kingler}}, and a {{p|Sandaconda}} had Gigantamaxed due to the Darkest Day, with Orbeetle mind-controlling the last two to defend Eternatus in Hammerlocke.
 
In [[PASS42]], Henry's [[Twiggy|Rillaboom]], Casey's [[Bit|Cinderace]], and [[Marvin]]'s [[Sniffler|Inteleon]] Gigantamaxed to fight the Gigantamax Pokémon defending Eternatus, while [[Bede]]'s {{p|Hatterene}} Gigantamaxed to attack Eternatus directly, forcing it down from the clouds so that {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} could attack the {{pkmn|category|Gigantic Pokémon}}.
 
In [[PASS43]], Marnie Gigantamaxed her {{p|Grimmsnarl}} during her [[Galar League|Champion Cup]] battle against Hop.


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Nessa Gigantamax Drednaw Adventures.png|Gigantamax Drednaw
Leon Gigantamax Charizard Adventures.png|Gigantamax Charizard
Gigantamax Butterfree Adventures.png|Gigantamax Butterfree
Gigantamax Pikachu Adventures.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax Meowth Adventures.png|Gigantamax Meowth
Bea Gigantamax Machamp Adventures.png|Gigantamax Machamp
Allister Gigantamax Gengar Adventures.png|Gigantamax Gengar
Gigantamax Kingler Adventures.png|Gigantamax Kingler
Melony Gigantamax Lapras Adventures.png|Gigantamax Lapras
Gigantamax Eevee Adventures.png|Gigantamax Eevee
Gigantamax Snorlax Adventures.png|Gigantamax Snorlax
Oleana Gigantamax Garbodor Adventures.png|Gigantamax Garbodor
Henry Twiggy Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Rillaboom
Casey Bit Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Cinderace
Marvin Sniffler Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Inteleon
Gigantamax Corviknight Adventures.png|Gigantamax Corviknight
Gigantamax Orbeetle Sandaconda Adventures.png|Gigantamax Orbeetle
Nessa Gigantamax Drednaw Adventures.png|Gigantamax Drednaw
Gordie Gigantamax Coalossal Adventures.png|Gigantamax Coalossal
Gigantamax Orbeetle Sandaconda Adventures.png|Gigantamax Sandaconda
Casey Gigantamax Tera.png|Gigantamax Toxtricity
Kabu Gigantamax Centiskorch Adventures.png|Gigantamax Centiskorch
Opal Gigantamax Alcremie Adventures.png|Gigantamax Alcremie
Bede Gigantamax Hatterene Adventures.png|Gigantamax Hatterene
Marnie Gigantamax Grimmsnarl Adventures.png|Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
Rose Gigantamax Copperajah Adventures.png|Gigantamax Copperajah
Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon Adventures.png|Gigantamax Duraludon
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Gigantamaxing debuted in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]'', where a {{p|Snorlax}} was seen Gigantamaxing.
 
In ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', [[Leon's Charizard]] Gigantamaxed during a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Lance's Gyarados]]. In the same chapter, a {{p|Drednaw}} Gigantamaxed.
 
In ''[[JNM05|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', [[Ash's Pikachu]] Gigantamaxed to battle the aforementioned Drednaw. Later, he Gigantamaxed again during Ash's {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Leon}}.
 
In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', [[Raihan]]'s {{p|Duraludon}} Gigantamaxed during a battle against Leon's Charizard.
 
In ''[[JNM13|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1)]]'' [[Doug and Eva|Doug]]'s {{p|Centiskorch}}, [[nickname]]d Centy, and a wild {{p|Coalossal}}, both Gigantamaxed and went on a rampage. In the same chapter, one of [[Oleana]]'s {{TP|Oleana|subordinate}}s Gigantamaxed his {{p|Garbodor}} during his battle against [[Goh's Raboot]].
 
<gallery>
Leon Charizard Gigantamax JNM.png|Gigantamax Charizard
Ash Pikachu Gigantamax JNM.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax Snorlax JNM.png|Gigantamax Snorlax
Oleana subordinate Gigantamax Garbodor JNM.png|Gigantamax Garbodor
Gigantamax Drednaw JNM.png|Gigantamax Drednaw
Gigantamax Coalossal JNM.png|Gigantamax Coalossal
Doug Gigantamax Centy JNM.png|Gigantamax Centiskorch
Raihan Gigantamax Duraludon JNM.png|Gigantamax Duraludon
</gallery>
</gallery>


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


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


So far, all released VMAX Pokémon have one or two attacks and no abilities. While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, VMAX Pokémon cards have a rainbow background and details on the card's bottom, as well its illustration also fading into the top-most area and having the visual aura of Dynamaxing/Gigantamaxing on the Pokémon.
All released Pokémon VMAX have one or two attacks, and sometimes an {{TCG|Ability}}. One of those attacks is a [[G-Max Move]], which have no additional rules but always start with the phrase "G-Max". 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 Gigantamaxing on the Pokémon.


{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/div|Pokémon{{VMAX}}|Rainbow}}
{{cardlist/div|Pokémon{{VMAX}}|Rainbow}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Butterfree VMAX (Explosive Walker 2)|Butterfree]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=002/070|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=079/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Alcremie VMAX (Champion's Path 23)|Alcremie]]{{VMAX}}|type=Psychic|modified=Yes|enset=Champion's Path|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=023/073|jpset=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=032/076|jpset2=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=086/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Centiskorch VMAX (Explosive Walker 17)|Centiskorch]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=RRR|jpnum= 017/070|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=080/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Blastoise VMAX (Blastoise VMAX Starter Set 2)|Blastoise]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|jpset=Blastoise VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=002/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Charizard VMAX (Charizard VMAX Starter Set 2)|Charizard]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|jpset=Charizard VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=002/021}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Butterfree VMAX (Darkness Ablaze 2)|Butterfree]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=002/189|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=002/070|enset2=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=190/189|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=079/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Copperajah VMAX (Rebellion Crash 76)|Copperajah]]{{VMAX}}|type=Metal|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=076/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Centiskorch VMAX (Darkness Ablaze 34)|Centiskorch]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|modified=Yes|enset=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=034/189|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=017/070|enset2=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=191/189|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=080/070|jpset3=Shiny Star V|jprarity3=RRR|jpnum3=028/190|jpset4=Shiny Star V|jprarity4=SSR|jpnum4=310/190}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Drednaw VMAX (Infinity Zone 27)|Drednaw]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|jpset=Infinity Zone|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=027/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Charizard VMAX (Darkness Ablaze 20)|Charizard]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|modified=Yes|enset=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=020/189|jpset=Charizard VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=002/021|enset2=Champion's Path|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=074/073|jpset2=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=104/S-P|jpset3=Shiny Star V|jprarity3=SSR|jpnum3=308/190|jpset4=Charizard VMAX Starter Set 2|jpnum4=002/021}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Grimmsnarl VMAX (Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Set 7)|Grimmsnarl]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|jpset=Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Cinderace VMAX (Fusion Strike 45)|Cinderace]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|enset=Fusion Strike|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=045/264|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=169/S-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lapras VMAX (Sword & Shield 50)|Lapras]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|modified=yes|enset=Sword & Shield|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=050/202|jpset=Sword|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=015/060|jpset2=Sword|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=069/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Coalossal VMAX (Vivid Voltage 99)|Coalossal]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fighting|modified=Yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=099/185|jpset=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=043/076|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=189/185|jpset2=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=087/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Meowth VMAX (SWSH Promo 5)|Meowth]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum=SWSH005|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=029/S-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Copperajah VMAX (Rebel Clash 137)|Copperajah]]{{VMAX}}|type=Metal|modified=Yes|enset=Rebel Clash|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=137/192|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=076/096|enset2=Rebel Clash|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=199/192|jpset2=Rebellion Crash|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=110/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Snorlax VMAX (Sword & Shield 142)|Snorlax]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=Sword & Shield|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=142/202|jpset=Shield|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=046/060|jpset2=Shield|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=070/060}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Corviknight VMAX (Rapid Strike Master 56)|Corviknight]]{{VMAX}}|type=Metal|modified=Yes|jpset=Rapid Strike Master|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=056/070|jpset2=Rapid Strike Master|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=085/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Toxtricity VMAX (Rebellion Crash 37)|Toxtricity]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=037/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Drednaw VMAX (Champion's Path 15)|Drednaw]]{{VMAX}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Champion's Path|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=015/073|jpset=Infinity Zone|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=027/100|enset2=Champion's Path|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=075/073|jpset2=Infinity Zone|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=111/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Duraludon VMAX (Evolving Skies 123)|Duraludon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Dragon|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=123/203|jpset=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=049/067|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=219/203|jpset2=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=082/067|enset3=Evolving Skies|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=220/203|jpset3=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=083/067|jpset4=VMAX Climax|jprarity4=RRR|jpnum4=123/184|jpset5=VMAX Climax|jprarity5=CSR|jpnum5=253/184|jpset6=VMAX Climax|jprarity6=UR|jpnum6=285/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Eevee VMAX (S-P Promo 101)|Eevee]]{{VMAX}}|type=Colorless|modified=Yes|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=101/S-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Flapple VMAX (Single Strike Master 8)|Flapple]]{{VMAX}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|jpset=Single Strike Master|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=008/070|jpset2=Single Strike Master|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=082/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garbodor VMAX (Evolving Skies 101)|Garbodor]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|enset=Evolving Skies|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=101/203|jpset=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=031/067|enset2=Evolving Skies|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=216/203|jpset2=Skyscraping Perfection|jprarity2=HR|jpnum2=081/067}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gengar VMAX (Fusion Strike 157)|Gengar]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|enset=Fusion Strike|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=157/264|jpset=Gengar VMAX High-Class Deck|jpnum=002/019|enset2=Fusion Strike|enrarity2=Rare Rainbow|ennum2=271/264|jpset2=Gengar VMAX High-Class Deck|jpnum2=020/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Grimmsnarl VMAX (Darkness Ablaze 115)|Grimmsnarl]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|modified=Yes|enset=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=115/189|jpset=Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Set|jpnum=007/020|jpset2=Shiny Star V|jprarity2=SSR|jpnum2=322/190}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Hatterene VMAX (Crown Zenith 66)|Hatterene]]{{VMAX}}|type=Psychic|enset=Crown Zenith|enrarity=Rare VSTAR|ennum=066/159|jpset=VSTAR Universe|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=066/172|enset2=Crown Zenith|enrarity2=GGU|ennum2=GG47/GG70|jpset2=VSTAR Universe|jprarity2=SAR|jpnum2=224/172}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* There is at least one Gigantamax form and [[G-Max Move]] of every type. This was the case even before the release of the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]].
* There is at least one Gigantamax form and [[G-Max Move]] of every [[type]]. This was the case even before the release of the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]].
* Currently, almost all Pokémon who can Gigantamax are from either [[Generation I]] or [[Generation VIII]]. The only exceptions to this are {{p|Garbodor}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, who are from [[Generation V|Generations V]] and {{gen|VII}}, respectively.
* The {{type|Water}} has the most Pokémon with Gigantamax forms out of any type, with six.
* Almost all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who can Gigantamax are from either [[Generation I]] or [[Generation VIII]]. The only exceptions to this are {{p|Garbodor}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, who are from [[Generation V|Generations V]] and {{gen|VII}}, respectively.
** All fully-evolved {{type|Fire}} Pokémon species introduced in Generation VIII have a Gigantamax form.
* The fully-evolved [[Kanto]] [[first partner Pokémon]] and {{p|Gengar}} are the only Pokémon that can both Gigantamax and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].
* {{p|Meowth}} is the only Pokémon to have both a Gigantamax form and a [[regional form]].
* {{p|Urshifu}} is the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] that has a Gigantamax form.
* {{p|Urshifu}} is the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] that has a Gigantamax form.
* {{p|Melmetal}} is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] that has a Gigantamax form.
* {{p|Melmetal}} is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] that has a Gigantamax form.
* Urshifu is the only Pokémon with more than one Gigantamax form.
** Additionally, it is the only [[gender unknown]] Pokémon that has a Gigantamax form.
** Although {{p|Toxtricity}} and {{p|Alcremie}} have [[List of Pokémon with form differences|multiple alternate forms]], they each have only one Gigantamax form.
* Of the Pokémon that can Gigantamax that have [[List of Pokémon with form differences|multiple forms]]:
** {{p|Meowth}} is the only Pokémon that can Gigantamax in one of its forms but not another.
** {{p|Urshifu}} is the only Pokémon whose multiple forms result in multiple Gigantamax forms.
* {{p|Flapple}} and {{p|Appletun}} are the only Pokémon who share a Gigantamax form, although their G-Max Moves and [[cry|cries]] are different.
** {{p|Toxtricity}} and {{p|Alcremie}} each share their Gigantamax form among all of their alternate forms.
* Meowth is the only Pokémon with a [[regional form]] that also has a Gigantamax form.
** {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Pikachu}} can only Gigantamax in one of their available forms.
* {{p|Flapple}} and {{p|Appletun}} are the only distinct Pokémon who share a Gigantamax form, although their G-Max Moves and [[cry|cries]] are different.
* {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Eevee}} are the only non-fully-evolved Pokémon that can Gigantamax. Retroactively, {{p|Duraludon}} also fits in this category as of [[Generation IX]] (due to the addition of {{p|Archaludon}}).
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully-evolved Pokémon that can Gigantamax that has evolved once from another Pokémon ({{p|Pichu}}).
** As such, Duraludon is the only non-fully-evolved Pokémon that can Gigantamax outside of [[Gen I]].
* Seventeen Gigantamax forms haven't appeared in the main {{pkmn|anime}} yet.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Dynamax]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
 
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Latest revision as of 02:19, 10 March 2024

Not to be confused with Gigantamix.
Artwork of a Gigantamax Pikachu from the Vivid Voltage expansion of the TCG

Gigantamax (Japanese: キョダイマックス Kyodaimax) is a special kind of Dynamax in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

There are currently 32 species of Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, and there are currently 33 different Gigantamax forms.

List of Gigantamax Pokémon

Introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield v1.0.0

Dex Pokémon Type Before Gigantamax After Gigantamax
Image Height Image Height G-Max Move
#0006 Charizard  Fire  Flying  Charizard 5'07"
(1.7 m)
Gigantamax Charizard 91'10"+
(28.0+ m)
G-Max Wildfire
#0012 Butterfree  Bug  Flying  Butterfree 3'07"
(1.1 m)
Gigantamax Butterfree 55'09"+
(17.0+ m)
G-Max Befuddle
#0025 Pikachu  Electric  Pikachu 1'04"
(0.4 m)
Gigantamax Pikachu 68'11"+
(21.0+ m)
G-Max Volt Crash
#0052 Meowth  Normal  Meowth 1'04"
(0.4 m)
Gigantamax Meowth 108'03"+
(33.0+ m)
G-Max Gold Rush
#0068 Machamp  Fighting  Machamp 5'03"
(1.6 m)
Gigantamax Machamp 82'00"+
(25.0+ m)
G-Max Chi Strike
#0094 Gengar  Ghost  Poison  Gengar 4'11"
(1.5 m)
Gigantamax Gengar 65'07"+
(20.0+ m)
G-Max Terror
#0099 Kingler  Water  Kingler 4'03"
(1.3 m)
Gigantamax Kingler 62'04"+
(19.0+ m)
G-Max Foam Burst
#0131 Lapras  Water  Ice  Lapras 8'02"
(2.5 m)
Gigantamax Lapras 78'09"+
(24.0+ m)
G-Max Resonance
#0133 Eevee  Normal  Eevee 1'00"
(0.3 m)
Gigantamax Eevee 59'01"+
(18.0+ m)
G-Max Cuddle
#0143 Snorlax  Normal  Snorlax 6'11"
(2.1 m)
Gigantamax Snorlax 114'10"+
(35.0+ m)
G-Max Replenish
#0569 Garbodor  Poison  Garbodor 6'03"
(1.9 m)
Gigantamax Garbodor 68'11"+
(21.0+ m)
G-Max Malodor
#0809 Melmetal  Steel  Melmetal 8'02"
(2.5 m)
Gigantamax Melmetal 82'00"+
(25.0+ m)
G-Max Meltdown
#0823 Corviknight  Flying  Steel  Corviknight 7'03"
(2.2 m)
Gigantamax Corviknight 45'11"+
(14.0+ m)
G-Max Wind Rage
#0826 Orbeetle  Bug  Psychic  Orbeetle 1'04"
(0.4 m)
Gigantamax Orbeetle 45'11"+
(14.0+ m)
G-Max Gravitas
#0834 Drednaw  Water  Rock  Drednaw 3'03"
(1.0 m)
Gigantamax Drednaw 78'09"+
(24.0+ m)
G-Max Stonesurge
#0839 Coalossal  Rock  Fire  Coalossal 9'02"
(2.8 m)
Gigantamax Coalossal 137'10"+
(42.0+ m)
G-Max Volcalith
#0841 Flapple  Grass  Dragon  Flapple 1'00"
(0.3 m)
Gigantamax Flapple and Appletun 78'09"+
(24.0+ m)
G-Max Tartness
#0842 Appletun  Grass  Dragon  Appletun 1'04"
(0.4 m)
G-Max Sweetness
#0844 Sandaconda  Ground  Sandaconda 12'06"
(3.8 m)
Gigantamax Sandaconda 72'02"+
(22.0+ m)
G-Max Sandblast
#0849 Toxtricity
(Both forms)
 Electric  Poison  Toxtricity 5'03"
(1.6 m)
Gigantamax Toxtricity 78'09"+
(24.0+ m)
G-Max Stun Shock
#0851 Centiskorch  Fire  Bug  Centiskorch 9'10"
(3.0 m)
Gigantamax Centiskorch 246'01"+
(75.0+ m)
G-Max Centiferno
#0858 Hatterene  Psychic  Fairy  Hatterene 6'11"
(2.1 m)
Gigantamax Hatterene 85'04"+
(26.0+ m)
G-Max Smite
#0861 Grimmsnarl  Dark  Fairy  Grimmsnarl 4'11"
(1.5 m)
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl 105'00"+
(32.0+ m)
G-Max Snooze
#0869 Alcremie
(Any form)
 Fairy  Alcremie 1'00"
(0.3 m)
Gigantamax Alcremie 98'05"+
(30.0+ m)
G-Max Finale
#0879 Copperajah  Steel  Copperajah 9'10"
(3.0 m)
Gigantamax Copperajah 75'06"+
(23.0+ m)
G-Max Steelsurge
#0884 Duraludon  Steel  Dragon  Duraludon 5'11"
(1.8 m)
Gigantamax Duraludon 141'01"+
(43.0+ m)
G-Max Depletion

Introduced in The Isle of Armor

Dex Pokémon Type Before Gigantamax After Gigantamax
Image Height Image Height G-Max Move
#0003 Venusaur  Grass  Poison  Venusaur 6'07"
(2.0 m)
Gigantamax Venusaur 78'09"+
(24.0+ m)
G-Max Vine Lash
#0009 Blastoise  Water  Blastoise 5'03"
(1.6 m)
Gigantamax Blastoise 82'00"+
(25.0+ m)
G-Max Cannonade
#0812 Rillaboom  Grass  Rillaboom 6'11"
(2.1 m)
Gigantamax Rillaboom 91'10"+
(28.0+ m)
G-Max Drum Solo
#0815 Cinderace  Fire  Cinderace 4'07"
(1.4 m)
Gigantamax Cinderace 88'07"+
(27.0+ m)
G-Max Fireball
#0818 Inteleon  Water  Inteleon 6'03"
(1.9 m)
Gigantamax Inteleon 131'03"+
(40.0+ m)
G-Max Hydrosnipe
#0892 Urshifu
(Single Strike Style)
 Fighting  Dark  Urshifu 6'03"
(1.9 m)
Gigantamax Urshifu 95'02"+
(29.0+ m)
G-Max One Blow
Urshifu
(Rapid Strike Style)
 Fighting  Water  Urshifu Gigantamax Urshifu 85'04"+
(26.0+ m)
G-Max Rapid Flow

In the core series games

Like other Dynamaxing, Gigantamaxing increases a Pokémon's size drastically and its HP in battle. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax, and when they do, their appearance changes significantly, unlike regular Dynamaxing. As revealed by Professor Magnolia, the Pokémon distorts space to change its size while affecting the world around them while altering their appearance drastically.[citation needed]

There are 32 species of Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, and there are 32 different Gigantamax forms; Flapple and Appletun share a Gigantamax form, and Urshifu has two Gigantamax forms depending on its form (though Alcremie and Toxtricity have one Gigantamax form regardless of their form).

A Pokémon under the effects of Gigantamax are distinguished by having "Gigantamax" in front of their species name e.g. "Gigantamax Hatterene". The process itself can describe the Pokémon as having "Gigantamaxed" in past-tense, or will "Gigantamax" in future-tense. Pokémon actively undergoing Gigantamax are described as "Gigantamaxing". However, the terminology used for Dynamaxing can also be used for Gigantamax.

History

Gigantamax, as a type of Dynamax, originated from Eternatus, who provides the Galar region with Power Spots where Dynamax can be triggered. The Galar particles left by Eternatus affected the Pokémon living in Galar, giving a few of them the Gigantamax Factor needed for transformation. These Pokémon may only be found in Pokémon Dens. As a type of Dynamax, a Wishing Star and Dynamax Band are required to use the Gigantamax transformation.

Rose implemented Dynamax and Gigantamax in Gym battles.[1]

At some point, another method of obtaining the Gigantamax Factor was accidentally discovered by Honey while developing the Max Soup out of Max Mushrooms.

Although Dynamax and Gigantamax are only known to occur in the Galar region, Melmetal's Gigantamax form is a legend in a land distant from Galar.

Gigantamax Factor

Even within species that are capable of Gigantamaxing, only certain individuals can Gigantamax. Pokémon that can Gigantamax are said to have the Gigantamax Factor.[2] Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor can be seen having the Dynamax icon.png symbol next to their name on the summary screen.

When a Pokémon Dynamaxes, if it has the Gigantamax Factor and is of a species that has a Gigantamax form (Japanese: キョダイマックスのすがた), it will turn into its Gigantamax form. If it does not have the Gigantamax Factor it will simply Dynamax as normal; if it has the Gigantamax Factor but does not have its own Gigantamax form (e.g. because it evolves into a Pokémon that does), it will also Dynamax as normal.

Unlike others of their species, Pikachu, Meowth, and Eevee with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. They are also blocked from transfer to games other than Pokémon Sword and Shield to prevent them from evolving in other games.

Acquisition

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, wild Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor can only be caught in Max Raid Battles, but have a rare encounter rate and typically a lower catch rate. If the wild Pokémon that has a Gigantamax Form has the Gigantamax Factor, it will appear in its Gigantamax form in the Max Raid Battle. Pokémon encountered in Max Raid Battles that do not have a Gigantamax form will not have the Gigantamax Factor, with the exception of certain Wild Area News Max Raid Battles.

Some Pokémon can only have the Gigantamax Factor in Max Raid Battles exclusive to limited-time Wild Area News. In addition, Machamp and Coalossal with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Sword, and Gengar and Lapras with the Gigantamax Factor are exclusive to Pokémon Shield. Players with the opposite game may still join Max Raid Battles or use Max Soup to obtain these forms.

Pikachu, Eevee, and Kanto first partner Pokémon can be obtained with the Gigantamax Factor as gift Pokémon. Meowth with the Gigantamax Factor was first distributed via Mystery Gift. Melmetal with the Gigantamax Factor can only be obtained via Mystery Gift in Pokémon HOME.

Bred Pokémon cannot inherit the Gigantamax Factor. The Kanto first partner Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms, Milcery, and Hattrem are the only Pokémon without a Gigantamax form that can have the Gigantamax Factor; Kanto first partner Pokémon as a gift Pokémon, their secondary evolved forms by evolving them, and Milcery and Hattrem from Wild Area News-exclusive Max Raid Battles.

By drinking Max Soup, introduced in The Isle of Armor expansion, certain Pokémon which were previously incapable of Gigantamaxing can gain the Gigantamax Factor. All Pokémon with Gigantamax forms, with the exception of Melmetal, can drink Max Soup to gain the Gigantamax Factor. If a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor drinks Max Soup, it will lose its Gigantamax Factor. Three bundles of Max Mushrooms are required to make the Max Soup. Uniquely, Max Honey can also be used with the Max Mushroom to unlock the Gigantamax Factor for Urshifu.

Effects

In its Gigantamax form, a Pokémon can use a G-Max Move. Each G-Max Move is exclusive to a specific species of Gigantamax Pokémon. All of a Gigantamax Pokémon's moves of a certain type turn into G-Max Moves instead of their corresponding Max Move. Outside of G-Max Moves, Gigantamax is functionally identical to Dynamax; Pokémon's HP increases according to its Dynamax Level, while all other stats and its Ability remain the same.

The Gigantamax Factor cannot be copied using Transform or Imposter. Even if a Pokémon transforms into a Pokémon that has the Gigantamax Factor, it can still only Dynamax to its standard form.

In the Pokédex, Gigantamax forms are all listed with heights ending in a plus, suggesting that the recorded height is only a minimal estimate, and weights of "???", suggesting that their weights are immeasurable. A Gigantamax Pokémon must be used in battle in order to register the Gigantamax entry in the player's Pokédex; this is in contrast to other form differences, whereby the form difference only has to be seen in order to register the entry as long as at least one of the other forms of the Pokémon is registered as owned.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Dynamax#Pokémon Masters EX

Certain sync pairs are capable of Gigantamaxing, including some Trainers that do not have Dynamax Bands in the core series. All attacking Max Moves have 400-540 power and can only be used once per battle.

Pokémon UNITE

During the Pika Party event mode, a Gigantamax Pikachu appears as a boss Pokémon. In the Eevee Appeal-o-rama event mode, a Gigantamax Eevee appears as a boss Pokémon.

Pokémon Mezastar

In the anime

Main series

Gigantamaxing debuted in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, where Ash and Goh witnessed a Snorlax undergo the phenomenon in the Wild Area and had to figure out a way to stop an incoming train from colliding with it.

In Flash of the Titans!, Leon's Charizard was shown to Gigantamax against Lance's Gyarados during the World Coronation Series finals. In the same episode, a wild Gigantamax Drednaw also appeared. It reappeared in the next episode.

In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, Ash's Pikachu Gigantamaxed into Gigantamax Pikachu for the first time.

In Toughing It Out!, Raihan Gigantamaxed his Duraludon during his battle against Leon.

In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, Doug's Centiskorch, nicknamed Centy, Gigantamaxed and went on a rampage.

In Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!, a Coalossal got hit by a beam of Dynamax energy, causing it to end up Gigantamaxing and start attacking the rough terrain area unexpectedly. Also, in the same episode, one of Oleana's subordinates Gigantamaxed his Garbodor during his battle against Goh's Raboot.

In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", Meowth was hit by Eternatus's Dynamax Cannon, which caused him to Gigantamax.

In The Sweet Taste of Battle!, Opal Gigantamaxed her Alcremie during her battle against Ash.

In A Battle of Mega Versus Max!, Bea Gigantamaxed her Machamp during her World Coronation Series match against Ash.

In The Winding Path to Greatness!, Ash's Gengar Gigantamaxed into Gigantamax Gengar for the first time after drinking the Max Soup made by Allister.

In Battling Turned Up to Eleven!, Marnie Gigantamaxed her Grimmsnarl during her World Coronation Series match against Ash.

In Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!, Leon Gigantamaxed his Rillaboom against Alain's Chesnaught during their Masters Eight Tournament battle.

In Partners in Time!, after Eternatus granted both Ash and Leon a second use of Dynamax during their battle in the Masters Eight Tournament finals, Leon Gigantamaxed his Cinderace to face Ash's Gigantamax Pikachu.

Gallery

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Gordie's Gigantamax Coalossal and Melony's Gigantamax Lapras both appeared in Assistant.

Raihan's Gigantamax Duraludon and Leon's Gigantamax Charizard both appeared in Sky.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

Gigantamaxing debuted in Splish Splash!! Gigantamax Battle, where Nessa's Drednaw Gigantamaxed during her battle against Henry and later Casey.

In Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon, Kabu's Centiskorch Gigantamaxed during its battle against Casey.

In Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, Allister's Gengar Gigantamaxed during its battle against Henry.

In Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea, Opal's Alcremie Gigantamaxed during its battle against Henry.

In Chomp!! It's Dracovish, Casey's Toxtricity Gigantamaxed during its battle against Opal.

In Swaying!! Murky Memories, both Gordie and Melony Gigantamaxed their Coalossal and Lapras, respectively, during their battles against Marnie and Hop.

In Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, both Bea and Oleana Gigantamaxed their Machamp and Garbodor, respectively, during their battle at Rose Tower.

In PASS26, Leon and Raihan Gigantamaxed their Charizard and Duraludon, respectively, to battle a group of Dynamax Pokémon rampaging due to the Darkest Day. In the same chapter, a Gigantamax Snorlax was shown to have broken a bridge on Route 10.

In PASS27, Chairman Rose Gigantamaxed his Copperajah to battle against Eternatus.

In PASS29, a Gigantamax Orbeetle appeared amongst the Pokémon Dynamaxed due to the Darkest Day.

In PASS40, a Gigantamax Butterfree and a Gigantamax Corviknight appeared at the Crown Tundra, while a Gigantamax Pikachu appeared on the Isle of Armor, each of them Gigantamaxed due to the rebeginning Darkest Day.

In PASS41, an Eevee, a Meowth, an Orbeetle, a Kingler, and a Sandaconda had Gigantamaxed due to the Darkest Day, with Orbeetle mind-controlling the last two to defend Eternatus in Hammerlocke.

In PASS42, Henry's Rillaboom, Casey's Cinderace, and Marvin's Inteleon Gigantamaxed to fight the Gigantamax Pokémon defending Eternatus, while Bede's Hatterene Gigantamaxed to attack Eternatus directly, forcing it down from the clouds so that Zacian and Zamazenta could attack the Gigantic Pokémon.

In PASS43, Marnie Gigantamaxed her Grimmsnarl during her Champion Cup battle against Hop.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Gigantamaxing debuted in Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!, where a Snorlax was seen Gigantamaxing.

In Flash of the Titans!, Leon's Charizard Gigantamaxed during a battle against Lance's Gyarados. In the same chapter, a Drednaw Gigantamaxed.

In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, Ash's Pikachu Gigantamaxed to battle the aforementioned Drednaw. Later, he Gigantamaxed again during Ash's battle against Leon.

In Toughing It Out!, Raihan's Duraludon Gigantamaxed during a battle against Leon's Charizard.

In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1) Doug's Centiskorch, nicknamed Centy, and a wild Coalossal, both Gigantamaxed and went on a rampage. In the same chapter, one of Oleana's subordinates Gigantamaxed his Garbodor during his battle against Goh's Raboot.

In the TCG

Gigantamax is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as VMAX. It was added as a new 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 and Gigantamax mechanics into the Trading Card Game. Pokémon VMAX evolve from their respective Pokémon V, giving them boosted Hit Points (so far, the largest HP value on a Pokémon card) and more powerful attacks. When a Pokémon VMAX is knocked out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one.

All released Pokémon VMAX have one or two attacks, and sometimes an Ability. One of those attacks is a G-Max Move, which have no additional rules but always start with the phrase "G-Max". 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 Gigantamaxing on the Pokémon.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a silver 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 #
AlcremieVMAX Psychic Champion's Path Ultra-Rare Rare 023/073 Legendary Heartbeat RRR 032/076
      Legendary Heartbeat HR 086/076
BlastoiseVMAX Water       Blastoise VMAX Starter Set   002/020
ButterfreeVMAX Grass Darkness Ablaze Ultra-Rare Rare 002/189 Explosive Walker RRR 002/070
Darkness Ablaze Rare Secret 190/189 Explosive Walker HR 079/070
CentiskorchVMAX Fire Darkness Ablaze Ultra-Rare Rare 034/189 Explosive Walker RRR 017/070
Darkness Ablaze Rare Secret 191/189 Explosive Walker HR 080/070
      Shiny Star V RRR 028/190
      Shiny Star V SSR 310/190
CharizardVMAX Fire Darkness Ablaze Ultra-Rare Rare 020/189 Charizard VMAX Starter Set   002/021
Champion's Path Rare Secret 074/073 S-P Promotional cards   104/S-P
      Shiny Star V SSR 308/190
      Charizard VMAX Starter Set 2   002/021
CinderaceVMAX Fire Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 045/264 S-P Promotional cards   169/S-P
CoalossalVMAX Fighting Vivid Voltage Ultra-Rare Rare 099/185 Legendary Heartbeat RRR 043/076
Vivid Voltage Rare Secret 189/185 Legendary Heartbeat HR 087/076
CopperajahVMAX Metal Rebel Clash Ultra-Rare Rare 137/192 Rebellion Crash RRR 076/096
Rebel Clash Rare Secret 199/192 Rebellion Crash HR 110/096
CorviknightVMAX Metal       Rapid Strike Master RRR 056/070
      Rapid Strike Master HR 085/070
DrednawVMAX Water Champion's Path Ultra-Rare Rare 015/073 Infinity Zone RRR 027/100
Champion's Path Rare Secret 075/073 Infinity Zone HR 111/100
DuraludonVMAX Dragon Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 123/203 Skyscraping Perfection RRR 049/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 219/203 Skyscraping Perfection HR 082/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 220/203 Skyscraping Perfection HR 083/067
      VMAX Climax RRR 123/184
      VMAX Climax CSR 253/184
      VMAX Climax UR 285/184
EeveeVMAX Colorless       S-P Promotional cards   101/S-P
FlappleVMAX Grass       Single Strike Master RRR 008/070
      Single Strike Master HR 082/070
GarbodorVMAX Darkness Evolving Skies Rare VMAX 101/203 Skyscraping Perfection RRR 031/067
Evolving Skies Rare Rainbow 216/203 Skyscraping Perfection HR 081/067
GengarVMAX Darkness Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 157/264 Gengar VMAX High-Class Deck   002/019
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 271/264 Gengar VMAX High-Class Deck   020/019
GrimmsnarlVMAX Darkness Darkness Ablaze Ultra-Rare Rare 115/189 Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Set   007/020
      Shiny Star V SSR 322/190
HattereneVMAX Psychic Crown Zenith Rare VSTAR 066/159 VSTAR Universe RRR 066/172
Crown Zenith GGU GG47/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 224/172
InteleonVMAX Water Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 079/264 Inteleon VMAX High-Class Deck   006/022
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 266/264 Inteleon VMAX High-Class Deck   023/022
KinglerVMAX Water Brilliant Stars Rare VMAX 029/172 Start Deck 100   081/414
LaprasVMAX Water Sword & Shield Ultra-Rare Rare 050/202 Sword RRR 015/060
Sword & Shield Rare Secret 203/202 Sword HR 069/060
      Shiny Star V RRR 032/190
      Shiny Star V SSR 312/190
MachampVMAX Fighting Astral Radiance Ultra-Rare Rare 073/189 Time Gazer RRR 033/067
Astral Radiance Rare Rainbow 194/189 Time Gazer HR 081/067
MelmetalVMAX Metal Pokémon GO Ultra-Rare Rare 048/078 Pokémon GO RRR 048/071
Pokémon GO Rare Rainbow 080/078 Pokémon GO HR 085/071
MeowthVMAX Colorless SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH005 S-P Promotional cards   029/S-P
OrbeetleVMAX Grass Vivid Voltage Ultra-Rare Rare 021/185 Amazing Volt Tackle RRR 009/100
Vivid Voltage Rare Secret 186/185 Amazing Volt Tackle HR 112/100
PikachuVMAX Lightning Vivid Voltage Ultra-Rare Rare 044/185 Amazing Volt Tackle RRR 031/100
Vivid Voltage Rare Secret 188/185 Amazing Volt Tackle HR 114/100
      S-P Promotional cards   123/S-P
PikachuVMAX Lightning       S-P Promotional cards   265/S-P
Rapid Strike UrshifuVMAX Fighting Battle Styles Ultra-Rare Rare 088/163 Rapid Strike Master RRR 051/070
RillaboomVMAX Grass Fusion Strike Rare VMAX 023/264 S-P Promotional cards   171/S-P
SandacondaVMAX Fighting Chilling Reign Rare VMAX 090/198 Silver Lance RRR 044/070
Chilling Reign Rare Rainbow 206/198 Silver Lance HR 086/070
      Start Deck 100   242/414
Single Strike UrshifuVMAX Fighting Battle Styles Ultra-Rare Rare 086/163 Single Strike Master RRR 037/070
SnorlaxVMAX Colorless Sword & Shield Ultra-Rare Rare 142/202 Shield RRR 046/060
Sword & Shield Rare Secret 206/202 Shield HR 070/060
ToxtricityVMAX Lightning Rebel Clash Ultra-Rare Rare 071/192 Rebellion Crash RRR 037/096
Rebel Clash Rare Secret 196/192 Rebellion Crash HR 037/096
      Shiny Star V RRR 060/190
      Shiny Star V SSR 315/190
VenusaurVMAX Grass       Venusaur VMAX Starter Set   002/021
 


Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超極巨化 Chīu Gihkgeuihfa
Mandarin 超極巨化 / 超极巨化 Chāo Jíjùhuà
Finland Flag.png Finnish Gigantamax
France Flag.png French Gigamax
Germany Flag.png German Gigadynamax
Italy Flag.png Italian Gigamax
South Korea Flag.png Korean 거다이맥스 Geodaimax
Poland Flag.png Polish Gigantamax
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Gigamax
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Gigantamax
Russia Flag.png Russian Гигантамакс Gigantamaks
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gigamax
Thailand Flag.png Thai กิกะแมกซ์ Gigamax

Gigantamax Factor

Language Title
France Flag.png French Gène Gigamax
Germany Flag.png German Gigadynamax-Faktor
Italy Flag.png Italian Fattore Gigamax
Spain Flag.png Spanish Factor Gigamax

References

See also


Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (anime)
Gender differences‎Form differences (GO)
Brilliant PokémonAlpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega EvolutionPrimal ReversionBond PhenomenonUltra Burst
Dynamax (Gigantamax) • EternamaxTerastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem PokémonNoble PokémonTitan Pokémon
Regional forms: AlolanGalarianHisuianPaldean
Analogous: Paradox PokémonEcologically similar Pokémon
Pikachu variants: Surfing PikachuFlying PikachuCosplay PikachuPikachu in a cap
Miscellaneous: Pokémon fusionsGiant PokémonSpiky-eared Pichu
Side series original: Shadow PokémonShadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow PokémonPrimal DialgaToy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow MewtwoPokéxelIllumina phenomenon
Anime original: Pink ButterfreeClone PokémonCrystal Onix
Mirage PokémonMeta GroudonGreen-crystal Deoxys
Manga original: Thu-Fi-ZerBlack FogBlack Tyranitar


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