Gigantamax

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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. In addition to increasing the strength and size of Pokémon, it alters their appearance and allows them to use powerful exclusive moves called G-Max Moves.

There are currently 32 species of Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, and there are currently 32 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.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3] 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. Along with Duraludon, 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. Adding the Gigantamax Factor to Urshifu or removing it from Urshifu also requires Max Honey in addition to the Max Mushrooms.

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 GO

Main article: Gigantamax (GO)

Gigantamaxing was introduced as a battle mechanic in Pokémon GO on October 26, 2024.

Pokémon Masters EX

Gigantamax Pikachu using G-Max Volt Crash in 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 and G-Max Moves have 400-540 power and can only be used once per battle.

A list of all sync pairs that can Dynamax their Pokémon can be found here.

A list of all sync pairs that can Eternamax their Pokémon can be found here.

Trainer Before Gigantamax After Gigantamax Moves
VSRoxie Sygna Masters.png
Sygna Suit Roxie
Masters0849.png
Toxtricity
Amped Form
HOME0849Gi.png
Gigantamax Toxtricity
PoisonIC Masters.png Sludge WaveMax Ooze
StatusIC.png Electric TerrainMax Guard
ElectricIC Masters.png OverdriveG-Max Stun Shock
VSRed Masters.png
Red
Masters0143.png
Snorlax
HOME0143Gi.png
Gigantamax Snorlax
NormalIC Masters.png Body SlamG-Max Replenish
FightingIC Masters.png Rock SmashMax Knuckle
VSRed Sygna Thunderbolt Masters.png
Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt)
Masters0025.png
Pikachu
HOME0025Gi.png
Gigantamax Pikachu
ElectricIC Masters.png Thunder ShockG-Max Volt Crash*
StatusIC.png Electric TerrainMax Guard
ElectricIC Masters.png Origin Volt TackleG-Max Volt Crash*
VSGloria Dojo Uniform Masters.png
Gloria (Dojo Uniform)
Masters0892R.png
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style
HOME0892RGi.png
Gigantamax Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style
WaterIC Masters.png Surging StrikesG-Max Rapid Flow
SteelIC Masters.png Iron HeadMax Steelspike
FightingIC Masters.png Close CombatMax Knuckle
VSGloria Alt 2 Masters.png
Gloria (Alt. 2)
Masters0815.png
Cinderace
HOME0815Gi.png
Gigantamax Cinderace
FireIC Masters.png Pyro BallG-Max Fireball
FlyingIC Masters.png BounceMax Airstream
FightingIC Masters.png High Jump KickMax Knuckle
VSLeon Masters.png
Leon*
Masters0006.png
Charizard
HOME0006Gi.png
Gigantamax Charizard
FlyingIC Masters.png HurricaneMax Airstream
GroundIC Masters.png EarthquakeMax Quake
FireIC Masters.png InfernoG-Max Wildfire
VSAllister Masters.png
Allister
Masters0094.png
Gengar
HOME0094Gi.png
Gigantamax Gengar
GhostIC Masters.png Shadow BallG-Max Terror
FightingIC Masters.png Drain PunchMax Knuckle
PoisonIC Masters.png Sludge BombMax Ooze
VSBede Masters.png
Bede
Masters0858.png
Hatterene
HOME0858Gi.png
Gigantamax Hatterene
FairyIC Masters.png Dazzling GleamG-Max Smite
FireIC Masters.png Mystical FireMax Flare
PsychicIC Masters.png PsybeamMax Mindstorm
VSGordie Masters.png
Gordie
Masters0839.png
Coalossal
HOME0839Gi.png
Gigantamax Coalossal
RockIC Masters.png Rock Tomb G-Max Volcalith
FireIC Masters.png Flame ChargeMax Flare
StatusIC.png Tar ShotMax Guard
VSMelony Masters.png
Melony
Masters0131.png
Lapras
HOME0131Gi.png
Gigantamax Lapras
IceIC Masters.png Ice BeamG-Max Resonance
StatusIC.png SafeguardMax Guard
StatusIC.png SingMax Guard
VSVictor Masters.png
Victor
Masters0812.png
Rillaboom
HOME0812Gi.png
Gigantamax Rillaboom
GrassIC Masters.png Drum BeatingG-Max Drum Solo
GroundIC Masters.png High HorsepowerMax Quake
VSAnabel Masters.png
Anabel
Masters0143.png
Snorlax
HOME0143Gi.png
Gigantamax Snorlax
NormalIC Masters.png HeadbuttG-Max Replenish
StatusIC.png ReflectMax Guard
StatusIC.png ProtectMax Guard
VSRose Masters.png
Rose
Masters0879.png
Copperajah
HOME0879Gi.png
Gigantamax Copperajah
SteelIC Masters.png Iron HeadG-Max Steelsurge
RockIC Masters.png Stone EdgeMax Rockfall
GroundIC Masters.png High HorsepowerMax Quake
VSOleana Masters.png
Oleana
Masters0569.png
Garbodor
HOME0569Gi.png
Gigantamax Garbodor
PoisonIC Masters.png Gunk ShotG-Max Malodor
StatusIC.png Venom DrenchMax Guard
VSKabu Masters.png
Kabu
Masters0851.png
Centiskorch
HOME0851Gi.png
Gigantamax Centiskorch
FireIC Masters.png EmberG-Max Centiferno*
StatusIC.png ProtectMax Guard
FireIC Masters.png Blazing Flame Wheel G-Max Centiferno*

Pokémon UNITE

During Pika Party quick battles, a Gigantamax Pikachu appears as an objective Pokémon in the Central Area of Mer Stadium. It can use Max Strike, Max Steelspike, and G-Max Volt Crash. During Eevee Appeal-o-rama quick battles a Gigantamax Eevee appears as an objective Pokémon in the Central Area of Shivre City. Just before they appear, the entire Battle Map takes on a dark red tint as though to imply the storm that swirls above Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon. This visual effect ends once they are knocked out.

Pokémon Mezastar

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Pokémon Journeys: The 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 Cracked!! The Rusted Sword and Shield, 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 Shock!! Chairman Rose's Plan, Chairman Rose Gigantamaxed his Copperajah to battle against Eternatus.

In GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears, 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 restarting 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

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

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

Released along with the first Pokémon V cards, Pokémon VMAX introduce the Gigantamax mechanic into the Trading Card Game. Pokémon VMAX evolve from their respective Pokémon V, giving them boosted Hit Points and more powerful attacks. (So far, some of these cards tie with the later released Pokémon ex cards for the largest HP value on a Pokémon card) When a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. A label on the card indicates which of the three forms the card depicts.

All Pokémon VMAX have one or two attacks, and sometimes an Ability. If the card depicts a Gigantamax Pokémon, one of those attacks will always start with the phrase "G-Max", possibly alluding to the G-Max Move that Gigantamax Pokémon can use. While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX cards have a rainbow background and details on the card's bottom, as well its illustration also fading into the top-most area and having the visual aura of Gigantamaxing on the Pokémon.

A list of all Dynamax cards can be found here.

A list of all Eternamax cards can be found here.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
PokémonVMAX
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
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
DrednawVMAX Water Raid Battle   02      
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

  1. Trainer Tips: The Dynamax phenomenon is caused by a special power that originates from within Pokémon, warping the space around them and making them appear far larger than they truly are. Some Pokémon also change appearance upon Dynamaxing. This particular kind of Dynamaxing is also known as Gigantamaxing. (Pokémon Sword and Shield)
  2. https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/
  3. Train, Raid, and Hatch Pokémon to Breed Victories in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

See also

Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (animated series)
Gender differencesForm differences (GO) • Brilliant PokémonAlpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega Evolution (ShuffleMastersGO) • Primal Reversion (GO) • Bond Phenomenon
Ultra BurstDynamax (GO) • Gigantamax (GO) • EternamaxTerastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem PokémonNoble PokémonTitan Pokémon
Regional forms: AlolanGalarianHisuianPaldean
Analogous species: Paradox PokémonEcologically similar Pokémon
Species-specific: Arbok variantsPikachu variants (SurfingFlyingCosplayCap) • Ditto transformations
Miscellaneous: Giant PokémonSpiky-eared PichuPartner Pokémon (LGPE)
Fusions (GO) • Human–Pokémon transformation
Side series original: Shadow PokémonShadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow Pokémon (GO)Primal DialgaToy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow MewtwoPokéxelIllumina phenomenonMighty Pokémon
Animated series original: Pink ButterfreeClone PokémonCrystal Onix
Mirage PokémonMeta GroudonGreen-crystal Deoxys
Manga original: Thu-Fi-ZerBlack FogBlack Tyranitar
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