Dynamax

Dynamax (Japanese: ダイマックス Daimax) is a temporary transformation affecting that was introduced in Generation VIII with , it's only core series appearance. 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.
Along with Gigantamax, Dynamax has not reappeared in the core series since Sword and Shield, however, it continues to appear in other media such as and .
==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.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 Battles between Dynamaxed Pokémon and the Pokémon Dens in which Dynamax Pokémon reside were both inspired by the , a collection of basalt columns in believed to be created by a giant in .Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide, page 8
==In the core series games==
s 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.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. () This transformation has another special variant known as Gigantamax.
===History===
After its defeat thousands of years ago by and , 's energy leaked out during its slumber in the form of Galar particles. This resulted in the creation of , 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 .https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/ Max Mushrooms and Max Honey are grown and created exclusively on the Isle of Armor due to the Dynamax phenomenon affecting the flora and 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 ), 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 , such as Galar's Gym Stadiums, Battle Court, and . 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 .
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.
, , and , including Pokémon ed into one of these, cannot Dynamax.
====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:
* 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.
* inflicts damage equal to the amount that the target's non-Dynamax HP exceeds the user's non-Dynamax HP.
* averages the two Pokémon's non-Dynamax HP, calculates the 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:
* 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.
* 's power is increased if a target Dynamax Pokémon's current Dynamax HP is 50% or less of its maximum Dynamax HP.
The moves , , and do double damage against a Dynamax Pokémon.
====Immunities====
Dynamax Pokémon are immune to flinching. can still damage a Dynamax Pokémon, but will have no secondary effect. 
Dynamax Pokémon are unaffected by (such as and ), one-hit knockout moves, and . 
Moves and Abilities that replace the target's Ability with the user's (such as , , and ) have no effect on Dynamax Pokémon. However, moves that the Dynamax Pokémon's Ability altogether (such as and ) still work.
Dynamax Pokémon cannot be switched out by the effects of (like and ). and 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 or an Eject Button. If a Dynamax Pokémon has and is targeted by , 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 or . 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 , , and . Choice Band, Choice Scarf, Choice Specs, , and temporarily stop working (including the stat boosts) if the holder is Dynamaxed. However, Assault Vest still works accordingly and prevents the holder from using .
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 or 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., ) is copied, then the user will not be able to Dynamax afterwards. If a Pokémon attempts to copy a Max Move (e.g., using ), it will copy the base move of that Max Move.
====Move animations====
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 , , , Max Moves, or G-Max Moves. For , the animation for the charging turn only is not replaced.
===Gallery===
====Artwork====
Concept art from
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon 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
(Classic) 	 	→ → Neo →
(Classic) 	 	→ → →
Sygna Suit 	 	→ → →
 	 	→ Full Blast →
 	 	→ Giga →
(New Year's 2024) 	 	→ →
(Alt.) 	 	→ → Slashing →
(Anniversary 2022)	 	→ → →
(New Year's 2025) 	 	→ → of Binding Sand →
 	 	→ → →
Paulo 	Dusk Form 	→ → →
 	Regigigas 	→ G →
 	 	→ →
 	 	→ →
 	 	→ → →
 	Galarian Form	→ → Poisonous →
 	Galarian Form	→ Classy →
 	 	→ → Deep Sleep →
Sygna Suit 	 	→ → Rising Flames →
Sygna Suit 	 	→ Descending Lightning →
 	 	→ Abundant →
 	 	→ → Scattering →
 	 	→ → Explosive →
 	 	→ → High-Pressure →
===Pokémon Mezastar===
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
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Dynamaxing was first featured in Flash of the Titans!, where Lance's Gyarados was shown Dynamaxing during his battle against and his at the finals of the World Coronation Series, which was held at Wyndon Stadium. Leon Gigantamaxed his Charizard in response to 's Dynamax.
In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, and Leon headed to battle a that had started rampaging after spontaneously Dynamaxing, and successfully defeated it in the next episode. Later in the same episode, Goh Dynamaxed his to battle Oleana's subordinate, who had sent out a Gigantamax 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 for it, Gengar was able to Gigantamax during the second attempt.
In Chasing to the Finish!, a Dynamax 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 during his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Diantha and her Mega .
In Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!, Dynamaxed her during her Masters Eight Tournament battle against and his .
====Gallery====
Lance Red Gyarados Dynamax.png|'s Dynamax 
Lance Dragonite Dynamax.png|Lance's Dynamax 
Cynthia Dynamax Togekiss.png|'s Dynamax 
Dynamax Regigigas anime.png|A Dynamax 
Dynamax Galarian Yamask.png|A Dynamax 
Dynamax Pangoro.png|A Dynamax 
Goh Raboot Dynamax.png|Goh's Dynamax 
Dynamax Wooloo.png|Dynamax 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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A Dynamax Pokémon first appeared in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, where , , and a pair of s battled a Dynamax 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 Gym Leader Dynamaxed his . 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 during her Gym battle against Kabu.
In Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, Henry Dynamaxed his during his Gym battle against Allister.
In Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant, a Dynamaxed was shown in a news article.
In Swaying!! Murky Memories, Marnie Dynamaxed her during her battle against Gordie. In the same chapter, Henry and Hop Dynamaxed their and 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====
Marnie Scrafty Adventures.png|Marnie's Dynamax 
Henry Fanguru Dynamax.png|'s Dynamax 
Henry Twiggy Thwackey Dynamax.png|Henry's Dynamax Thwackey
Milo Eldegoss Adventures.png|Milo's Dynamax 
Casey Kilo Dynamax.png|'s Dynamax 
Henry Lancelot Dynamax.png|Henry's Dynamax Sirfetch'd
Hop Pincurchin Dynamax Adventures.png|Hop's Dynamax 
Dracovish Adventures.png|A Dynamax 
Rampaging Dynamax Pokémon Adventures.png|Multiple Dynamaxed Pokémon during the Darkest Day
===Pokémon Journeys===
In Flash of the Titans!, Lance's Gyarados Dynamaxed during a battle against Leon's Charizard.
====Gallery====
Lance Dynamax Gyarados JNM.png|'s Dynamax 
==In the TCG==
Dynamax is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as . It was added as a new gameplay mechanic to the game in the expansion (the and sets in Japan).
Released along with the first cards, Pokémon VMAX introduce the Dynamax mechanics into the Trading Card Game. Pokémon VMAX evolve from their respective Pokémon V, giving them boosted and more powerful s. (So far, some of these cards tie with the later released cards for the largest HP value on a Pokémon card) When a Pokémon VMAX is , 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 . 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.
==Trivia==
* '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 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==
==References==	
==Related articles==
* Gigantamax
* Z-Move
* Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
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