Dynamax Pokémon towers over their opponents and can use a selection of special moves, called Max Moves. Using Dynamax Candy you can increase a Pokémon’s Dynamax Level, which will make them even more powerful in their giant form. There is even a subset of Pokémon who will change their form while being Dynamaxed, called Gigantamax Pokémon. On this page: You gain the ability to Dynamax your Pokémon within the very first hours of the game, when you visit Professor Magnolia for the first time. She’ll gift you a Dynamax Band, which will glow whenever you have the opportunity to Dynmax a Pokémon. You can only Dynamax one Pokémon per battle, with the process lasting for three turns, and you can only do it in specific locations, which are:
Link Battles with other players Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area Stadium Battles, which includes Gym Leaders and Champion Cup Battles
Dynamaxing a Pokémon will increase the Pokémon’s HP, while its other stats will remain the same. It also transforms your Pokémon’s moveset into a collection of Max Moves. These Max Moves are determined by the elemental types of the original moves and have additional effects, such as changing the weather of the battlefield. Dynamaxing a Pokémon will also make it incapable of flinching or being forced from battle. It will also be immune to any attacks that are based on weight, such as Low Kick, while its Dynamaxed. Finally, the effects of hold items, including the Choice Scarf and Choice Specs, are negated when a Pokémon is Dynamaxed. The Dynamax Level of a Pokémon determines how much their HP is boosted by when they are Dynamaxed. There are 11 Dynamax Levels in total, including the number zero, and its raised by feeding a Pokémon Dynamax Candy. The amount of bonus HP your Pokémon receives from increasing its Dynamax Level is proportionate to their level, so, the higher your Pokémon’s level, the more HP they will receive. You can receive Dynamax Candy by successfully completing one of the Max Raids that can be found in the Wild Area. Each Max Move is based off one of the elemental types that found within the Pokémon universe. This means that if you have a Pokémon whose moveset is made entirely of fire-type moves, then it will only be able to use the Max Move, Max Flare. There are 19 Max Moves in total, with normal-type moves having a choice of two different Max Moves. The strength of a Max Move depends on how powerful the original move was, so, before Dynamaxing your Pokémon, it’s a good idea to plan out which moves you want to focus on. Below you’ll find a complete list of Max Moves, including each ones special effects and elemental type: With it finally in the wild, here’s how to start the Crown Tundra DLC and our full Pokémon Crown Tundra walkthrough. Plus, here’s how to catch Calyrex, Glastrier and Spectrier, the Regieleki and Regidrago puzzle solution and Regirock, Regice, Registeel locations, details on how to catch Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres in the Crown Tundra, the Ultra Beasts and Necrozma adventure, Dynamax Adventures, including the legendries you can catch on these adventures, and the new Crown Tundra Pokédex and returning Pokémon explained. For Isle of Armor players, here’s how to find the Slowpoke, where to find Max Mushroom locations, and how to get Kubfu, become best friends and evolve it, plus all Diglett locations too! For the base game, here’s info on the ability to transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Home, the Wild Area, lists of all TM locations and TRs, all Galarian forms and finally our main Pokémon Sword and Shield walkthrough for the whole game. This includes any attack that is based around a Pokémon’s weight or has a secondary effect, which will either cause a Pokémon to flinch or be forced from a battle. It’s a good idea to know which moves Dynamax Pokémon are immune to, just in case you have to battle one using a regular Pokémon. Below are all the moves that Dynamax Pokémon are immune to: Below are all the moves that lose their secondary effect when used on a Dynamaxed Pokémon: We also have a guide on Gigantamax Pokémon, which you might find helpful.
