Dynamax

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Artwork of a Dynamaxed Pangoro in a Max Raid Battle

Dynamax (Japanese: ダイマックス Daimax) is a temporary transformation affecting Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII. It grants Pokémon tremendous strength and size and allows them to use powerful moves called Max Moves. A variant of this phenomenon called Gigantamax further alters the appearance of Pokémon and gives them access to exclusive G-Max Moves.

Terminology

A Pokémon under the effects of Dynamax may have "Dynamax" in front of their species name e.g. "Dynamax Bulbasaur". The process itself always describes the Pokémon as having "Dynamaxed" in past tense, or will "Dynamax" in future tense. Pokémon actively undergoing Dynamax are described as "Dynamaxing".

Origin

The Dynamax mechanic was inspired by the Nintendo Switch's TV Mode, which can be used to display the game on a much larger screen, and would therefore better accommodate large Pokémon.[1] Battles between Dynamaxed Pokémon and the Pokémon Dens in which Dynamax Pokémon reside were both inspired by the Giant's Causeway, a collection of basalt columns in Northern Ireland believed to be created by a giant in Celtic mythology.[2]

In the core series games

A Dynamaxed Pikachu

Trainers who obtain a Dynamax Band are able to Dynamax their Pokémon. According to Professor Magnolia, the Pokémon distorts space to change its size while affecting the world around them.[3] This transformation has another special variant known as Gigantamax.

History

After its defeat thousands of years ago by Zacian and Zamazenta, Eternatus's energy leaked out during its slumber in the form of Galar particles. This resulted in the creation of Power Spots, where Trainers can trigger the Dynamax transformation. Some Power Spots had Gym Stadiums built over them, and others in the Wild Area became Pokémon Dens, where Max Raid Battles take place. Parts of Eternatus's body, known as Wishing Stars, rained across Galar, allowing whoever found them to Dynamax their Pokémon when at a Power Spot. Dynamax Bands were later created by Oleana to help anyone fully utilize the transformation there. Dynamax was later implemented into the Galar League's Gym Battles by Rose who had most of the Gyms built atop of the Power Spots.[4] Max Mushrooms and Max Honey are grown and created exclusively on the Isle of Armor due to the Dynamax phenomenon affecting the flora and Vespiquen producing it.

Effects

Dynamaxing increases a Pokémon's size drastically, as well as changing the moves of the Pokémon and increasing their max and current HP in battle according to their Dynamax level (except for Shedinja), but can only be used once during a battle, and ends after three turns or if the Pokémon is switched out. In addition, it can only be performed in areas known to have Power Spots, such as Galar's Gym Stadiums, Battle Court, and Battle Tower. When Dynamaxed, all of the Pokémon's moves will turn into Max Moves that correspond to those moves' types and categories. Like with Mega Evolution, Dynamax is activated at the start of the turn before all other moves are executed. If a Dynamax Pokémon runs out of PP of one move, it still can be selected but fails; if it is unable to use any moves (e.g., running out of PP), it will use Struggle.

In a Max Raid Battle, the wild Pokémon is a Dynamax Pokémon for the entire duration of the battle. Only one of the Trainers' Pokémon can Dynamax during a Max Raid Battle, and only for the standard three turns. The first Trainer with the chance to Dynamax is the host, with the chance passing to the next player who joined until it returns to the first player.

Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus, including Pokémon transformed into one of these, cannot Dynamax.

Gigantamax

Main article: Gigantamax

If a Pokémon has the Gigantamax Factor, it can undergo Gigantamax, a special kind of Dynamax that results in a different appearance to its regular form in addition to being larger. Only specific individual members of a select group of species can Gigantamax. Each Gigantamax Pokémon has an exclusive Max Move known as a G-Max Move. Other than having a G-Max Move, Gigantamax is functionally identical to a Dynamax.

Dynamax Level and HP

Dynamaxing provides Pokémon with an increase to its maximum and current HP (with the exception of Shedinja) by the same factor. The amount of HP gained depends on the Pokémon's Dynamax Level, which can be increased with Dynamax Candy. At Dynamax Level 0, a Pokémon will gain 50% more HP. For every Dynamax Level above that, the Pokémon will gain 5% more HP, up to a 100% HP increase at Dynamax Level 10. All other stats, as well as its Ability and held item, remain the same.

Whenever a Pokémon enters into or reverts from Dynamax, its current HP is adjusted to retain the same percentage of HP remaining, the Pokémon's HP will be rounded up to the nearest whole number if the Pokémon's HP is not already a whole number. For instance, if a Pokémon at Dynamax Level 10 has 100/200 HP remaining, then upon Dynamaxing, its HP will be adjusted to 200/400. Conversely, if the same Pokémon has 101/400 HP in Dynamax form, then when its Dynamax expires, its HP will be adjusted down to 50.5/200 then be rounded up to 51/200.

HP-based effects

When calculating changes in HP (damage or restoration) based on the percentage of a Pokémon's maximum HP, the Dynamax Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP is used. For example:

  • Super Fang inflicts damage to a Dynamax Pokémon equal to 50% of its non-Dynamax HP.
  • A held Figy Berry will restore HP equal to 1/3 of the Dynamax Pokémon's non-Dynamax maximum HP.
  • Endeavor inflicts damage equal to the amount that the target's non-Dynamax HP exceeds the user's non-Dynamax HP.
  • Pain Split averages the two Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP, calculates the signed difference between that average and each Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP, then changes each Pokémon's HP by that signed difference.

Effects that vary based on the percentage of HP a Pokémon has remaining use the Dynamax Pokémon's Dynamax HP. For example:

  • Emergency Exit activates when the Dynamax Pokémon's current Dynamax HP falls to 50% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.
  • A Pokémon will consume its held Figy Berry when its HP falls to 25% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.
  • Brine's power is increased if a target Dynamax Pokémon's current Dynamax HP is 50% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.

The moves Dynamax Cannon, Behemoth Blade, and Behemoth Bash do double damage against a Dynamax Pokémon.

Immunities

Dynamax Pokémon are immune to flinching. Fake Out can still damage a Dynamax Pokémon, but will have no secondary effect.

Dynamax Pokémon are unaffected by moves affected by weight (such as Low Kick and Heavy Slam), one-hit knockout moves, and Destiny Bond.

Moves and Abilities that replace the target's Ability with the user's (such as Skill Swap, Entrainment, and Wandering Spirit) have no effect on Dynamax Pokémon. However, moves that change or suppress the Dynamax Pokémon's Ability altogether (such as Gastro Acid and Worry Seed) still work.

Dynamax Pokémon cannot be switched out by the effects of moves that switch the target out (like Roar and Whirlwind). Circle Throw and Dragon Tail will still damage Dynamax Pokémon without switching it out. Red Card also fails to switch out a Dynamax Pokémon, but is still activated and consumed. Dynamax Pokémon can still be forced out by their own Abilities or items, such as Emergency Exit or an Eject Button. If a Dynamax Pokémon has Magic Bounce and is targeted by Parting Shot, the move will be reflected and force the Dynamax Pokémon to switch out (the owner of the Dynamax Pokémon is still able to choose the Pokémon that it is replaced with).

Dynamax Pokémon cannot be affected by Disable or Cursed Body. A Max Move or G-Max Move can still be used if its base move was disabled prior to Dynamax. Dynamax Pokémon are also immune to Encore, Torment, and Instruct. Choice Band, Choice Scarf, Choice Specs, Gorilla Tactics, and Sheer Force temporarily stop working (including the stat boosts) if the holder is Dynamaxed. However, Assault Vest still works accordingly and prevents the holder from using Max Guard.

In addition to the above, there are certain moves that will fail if used during a Max Raid Battle, but will work against a Dynamax Pokémon otherwise.

See also: Max Raid Battle → Battle

Effects on Transformed Pokémon

If Transform or Imposter is used against a Dynamax Pokémon, only its base form and base moves will be copied, and the user can Dynamax separately. The Gigantamax Factor, however, is not copied at all; instead, the user can only achieve the standard Dynamax form. Additionally, if a Pokémon incapable of Dynamax (e.g., Zacian) is copied, then the user will not be able to Dynamax afterwards. If a Pokémon attempts to copy a Max Move (e.g., using Copycat), it will copy the base move of that Max Move.

Move animations

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All moves used on Dynamaxed Pokémon have generic animations. These depend on type if the move is a damaging move, but all status moves use one of two different animations: either when the move targets the user (which is only possible for bosses in Max Raid Battles), or when the move targets another Pokémon.

This does not affect the animations for Behemoth Blade, Behemoth Bash, Future Sight, Max Moves, or G-Max Moves. For moves with a charging turn, the animation for the charging turn only is not replaced.

Gallery

Artwork

Dynamax Poke Ball SWSH Concept Art.png
Concept art from Sword and Shield

In the spin-off games

Pokémon GO

Main article: Dynamax (GO)

Dynamaxing was introduced to Pokémon GO as a battle mechanic on September 4, 2024.

Pokémon Masters EX

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

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

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

Trainer Pokémon Moves
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Blue (Classic)
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Charizard
FireIC Masters.png Heat WaveMax Flare*
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Elesa (Classic)
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Emolga
ElectricIC Masters.png Thunder ShockMax Lightning*
ElectricIC Masters.png NuzzleMax Lightning*
StatusIC.png Light ScreenMax Guard
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Sygna Suit Giovanni
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Nidoking
GroundIC Masters.png Mega KickMax Quake
SteelIC Masters.png Iron TailMax Steelspike
PoisonIC Masters.png Poison JabMax Ooze
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Leaf
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Blastoise
WaterIC Masters.png Water PulseMax Geyser
WaterIC Masters.png Full Blast Hydro CannonMax Geyser
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Red
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Venusaur
GrassIC Masters.png Razor LeafMax Overgrowth*
GrassIC Masters.png Giga Frenzy PlantMax Overgrowth*
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Wallace (New Year's 2024)
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Blacephalon
GhostIC Masters.png Shadow BallMax Phantasm
FireIC Masters.png Mind BlownMax Flare
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Leon (Alt.)
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Dragapult
DragonIC Masters.png Dragon DartsMax Wyrmwind
StatusIC.png Will-O-WispMax Guard
DragonIC Masters.png Slashing Breaking SwipeMax Wyrmwind
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Raihan (Anniversary 2022)
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Flygon
DragonIC Masters.png TwisterMax Wyrmwind
FireIC Masters.png Fire SpinMax Flare
StatusIC.png SandstormMax Guard
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Victor
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Spectrier
GhostIC Masters.png Shadow BallMax Phantasm
GroundIC Masters.png Mud ShotMax Quake
StatusIC.png HazeMax Guard
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Paulo
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Lycanroc
Dusk Form
RockIC Masters.png Stone EdgeMax Rockfall
RockIC Masters.png AccelerockMax Rockfall
StatusIC.png HowlMax Guard
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Palmer
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Regigigas
NormalIC Masters.png Crush GripMax Strike
NormalIC Masters.png G Giga ImpactMax Strike
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Argenta
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Skarmory
SteelIC Masters.png Metal ClawMax Steelspike
StatusIC.png Swords DanceMax Guard
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Riley
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Lucario
FightingIC Masters.png Close CombatMax Knuckle
SteelIC Masters.png Iron TailMax Steelspike
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Dahlia
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Ludicolo
WaterIC Masters.png Muddy WaterMax Geyser
StatusIC.png Teeter DanceMax Guard
GrassIC Masters.png Razor LeafMax Overgrowth
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Klara
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Slowbro
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Masters.png Sludge BombMax Ooze*
PoisonIC Masters.png Poison JabMax Ooze*
PoisonIC Masters.png Poisonous Shell Side ArmMax Ooze*
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Avery
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Slowking
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Masters.png Eerie SpellMax Mindstorm
StatusIC.png Classy Chilly ReceptionMax Guard
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Greta
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Breloom
GrassIC Masters.png Bullet SeedMax Overgrowth
StatusIC.png SporeMax Guard
StatusIC.png Deep Sleep SporeMax Guard

Pokémon Mezastar

In the anime

Main series

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Ash's Dynamax Gengar in the anime

Dynamaxing was first featured in Flash of the Titans!, where Lance's Gyarados was shown Dynamaxing during his battle against Leon and his Charizard at the finals of the World Coronation Series, which was held at Wyndon Stadium. Leon Gigantamaxed his Charizard in response to Lance's Dynamax.

In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, Ash and Leon headed to battle a Pangoro that had started rampaging after spontaneously Dynamaxing, and successfully defeated it in the next episode. Later in the same episode, Goh Dynamaxed his Raboot to battle Oleana's subordinate, who had sent out a Gigantamax Garbodor in an attempt to stop Sonia and Goh's investigation into the kings of Galar.

In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, many Pokémon across Galar had Dynamaxed due to the Darkest Day. Once the event was stopped by Ash and Goh, the Dynamaxed Pokémon returned to normal.

In The Winding Path to Greatness!, Ash Dynamaxed his Gengar, finding out that it was unable to Gigantamax. After Allister had made some Max Soup for it, Gengar was able to Gigantamax during the second attempt.

In Chasing to the Finish!, a Dynamax Regigigas was awakened in the Crown Tundra after Project Mew succeeded in gathering all the legendary giants together.

In Pride of a Champion!, Lance Dynamaxed his Dragonite during his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir.

In Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!, Cynthia Dynamaxed her Togekiss during her Masters Eight Tournament battle against Ash and his Lucario.

Gallery

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

A Dynamax Pokémon first appeared in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, where Henry, Casey, and a pair of Team Yell Grunts battled a Dynamax Gurdurr in a Max Raid Battle. After defeating him, Henry was able to catch him, add him to his party, and nickname him Steeler.

Dynamax appeared again Watch Out!! Strong Rivals during Henry's Gym battle against Milo, where the Grass-type Gym Leader Dynamaxed his Eldegoss. Henry responded by doing the same with his Sirfetch'd.

In Splish Splash!! Gigantamax Battle, Henry Dynamaxed his Thwackey during his Gym battle against Nessa.

In Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon, Casey Dynamaxed her Arrokuda during her Gym battle against Kabu.

In Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, Henry Dynamaxed his Oranguru during his Gym battle against Allister.

In Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant, a Dynamaxed Dracovish was shown in a news article.

In Swaying!! Murky Memories, Marnie Dynamaxed her Scrafty during her battle against Gordie. In the same chapter, Henry and Hop Dynamaxed their Mr. Rime and Pincurchin against Melony in their respective battles.

In Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, multiple Pokémon across Galar started to Dynamax after Chairman Rose started the Darkest Day.

In PASS40 and PASS41, multiple Pokémon across Galar started to Dynamax after the Darkest Day started again.

Gallery

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

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

Gallery

In the TCG

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Pokémon VMAX (TCG).

Please discuss it on the talk page for this article.

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

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

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

A list of all Gigantamax cards can be found here.

A list of all Eternamax cards can be found here.

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


Trivia

  • Jigglypuff's Final Smash, Puff Up, appears similar to Dynamax, as both feature a Pokémon temporarily growing to a much larger size. Dynamax would not appear until 2019, over eleven years past the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, in which Final Smashes debuted.
  • When Calyrex Dynamaxes, it is surrounded by a blue aura. All other Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed Pokémon yield red auras. It is never explained in game why this is the case.

In other languages

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

References

  1. プロジェクトストーリー1|採用情報|GAME FREAK 株式会社ゲームフリーク
  2. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide, page 8
  3. Trainer Tips: The Dynamax phenomenon is caused by a special power that originates from within Pokémon, warping the space around them and making them appear far larger than they truly are. (Pokémon Sword and Shield)
  4. https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/

See also

Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (animated series)
Gender differencesForm differences (GO)
Brilliant PokémonAlpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega Evolution (ShuffleMastersGO) • Primal Reversion (GO) • Bond Phenomenon
Ultra BurstDynamax (GO) • GigantamaxEternamaxTerastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem PokémonNoble PokémonTitan Pokémon
Regional forms: AlolanGalarianHisuianPaldean
Analogous: Paradox PokémonEcologically similar Pokémon
Pikachu variants: Surfing PikachuFlying PikachuCosplay PikachuPikachu in a cap
Miscellaneous: Fusions (GO) • Giant PokémonSpiky-eared PichuPartner Pokémon (LGPE)
Side series original: Shadow PokémonShadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow Pokémon (GO)Primal DialgaToy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow MewtwoPokéxelIllumina phenomenon
Animated series original: Pink ButterfreeClone PokémonCrystal Onix
Mirage PokémonMeta GroudonGreen-crystal Deoxys
Manga original: Thu-Fi-ZerBlack FogBlack Tyranitar


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