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# Complete Guide to Dynamax Pokemon

**Contents**

1. [What are Dynamax Pokemon?](#what-are-dynamax-pokemon)
   1. [Max Moves](#max-moves)
   2. [List of all Current Dynamax Pokemon](#list-of-all-current-dynamax-pokemon)
2. [Gigantamax](#gigantamax)
3. [How to obtain a Dynamax Band](#how-to-obtain-a-dynamax-band)
4. [How do I Dynamax Pokemon?](#how-do-i-dynamax-pokemon)
   1. [Dynamaxing within a Battle](#dynamaxing-within-a-battle)
5. [Frequently Asked Questions \[FAQ\]](#frequently-asked-questions-faq)

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## What are Dynamax Pokemon?

<figure><img src="/files/zlEGylBoy8tYq80d0Zgp" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dynamax Animation</p></figcaption></figure>

**Dynamax Pokémon** are special forms of certain Pokémon introduced in *Pokémon Sword and Shield* for the Nintendo Switch. By using the **Dynamax Bracelet**, a Pokémon can temporarily undergo a **Dynamax** transformation during battle, transforming into a more powerful form for the duration of 3 battle turns.

**Dynamax** boosts a Pokémon’s **HP**, and grants them access to **significantly stronger moves**, which as a result come with devastating effects. Once the battle progress 3 turns, or the Pokémon switches out, it to its normal form.&#x20;

### Max Moves

Along with a physical transformation, the moveset the Pokémon currently knows will be adjusted to further reflect this, providing an increase in damage and secondary effects. Moves will update corresponding to both their typing, and whether they are a status move or not.

### List of all current Dynamax Pokemon

Thankfully, **Dynamax** is a very versatile phenomena and applies to **every** Pokémon. No matter the species, nor its generation of origin, so long as you're able to battle with it, it may undergo the transformation.

<table><thead><tr><th width="162">Type</th><th width="215">Max Move</th><th>Secondary effect</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Normal</td><td>Max Strike</td><td>Decreases the Speed of the target and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Fighting</td><td>Max Knuckle</td><td>Increases the Attack of the user and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Flying</td><td>Max Airstream</td><td>Increases the Speed of the user and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Poison</td><td>Max Ooze</td><td>Increases the Special Attack of the user and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Ground</td><td>Max Quake</td><td>Increases the Special Defense of the user and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Rock</td><td>Max Rockfall</td><td>Creates a sandstorm for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Bug</td><td>Max Flutterby</td><td>Decreases the Special Attack of the target and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Ghost</td><td>Max Phantasm</td><td>Decreases the Defense of the target and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Steel</td><td>Max Steelspike</td><td>Increases the Defense of the user and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Fire</td><td>Max Flare</td><td>Creates harsh sunlight for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Water</td><td>Max Geyser</td><td>Creates rain for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Grass</td><td>Max Overgrowth</td><td>Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Electric</td><td>Max Lightning</td><td>Creates Electric Terrain for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Psychic</td><td>Max Mindstorm</td><td>Creates Psychic Terrain for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Ice</td><td>Max Hailstorm</td><td>Creates Hail for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Dragon</td><td>Max Wyrmwind</td><td>Decreases the Attack of the target and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Dark</td><td>Max Darkness</td><td>Decreases the Special Defense of the target and its allies by one stage</td></tr><tr><td>Fairy</td><td>Max Starfall</td><td>Creates Misty Terrain for five turns.</td></tr><tr><td>Status</td><td>Max Guard</td><td>Acts like Protect, but it protects from all moves, including Max Moves.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Gigantamax

On a similar note, there is a sub-phenomena tied to **Dynamax**, called **Gigantamax**. This functions almost identically, but instead changes a Pokémons in-game model for the duration of the transformation, and also grants them a unique **G-Max** move which differs from the aforementioned **Max** equivalents.

<figure><img src="/files/NGAPLtlanidJuuaXqJP9" alt="" width="488"><figcaption><p>Gigantamax Animation</p></figcaption></figure>

Here you will find a complete **list of all Gigantamax Pokémon** from the main series, with their current **availability** on the server.

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## How to obtain a Dynamax Band

Obtaining a **Dynamax Band** is a straightforward process. It is granted to the user upon reaching 20% Dex completion, after which is will be permanently accessible through the users inventory, on the left side besides their Pokemon.

<figure><img src="/files/3GQQuPO05Iox4Wf9v7iS" alt="" width="123"><figcaption><p>Dynamax Band in inventory</p></figcaption></figure>

From here, you will be able to select the band to be equipped.

<figure><img src="/files/V8ByZ4PJATdPqDuKiGyR" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Dynamax Band Equip Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

With these steps completed, you are now ready to begin Dynamaxing your Pokemon in battle.

## How do I Dynamax Pokemon?

Once you have obtained the appropriate tools, you’re ready to begin Dynamaxing your Pokémon and the process is both simple and exciting!

### Dynamaxing within a Battle

Dynamax during battles functions slightly differently from the standard method. To begin, ensure that  you have your **Dynamax Band** equipped.

Once these requirements are met, enter a battle and select **Fight**. On the battle screen, a new **Dynamax icon** will appear. You may activate this option alongside your chosen move for that turn. When selected, your Pokemon will Dynamax and execute the selected move simultaneously.

Your Pokemon will remain in its Dynamax form until either 3 battle turns have passed, or the Pokemon is swapped out. Following these steps will allow you to effectively utilize Dynamax in battle.

<figure><img src="/files/V2ko0ox8FhOpCp9ANhAc" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Dynamax Option via Battle Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

## Frequently Asked Questions \[FAQ]&#x20;

**Q \~ Do I need to download a extra mod in order to access Dynamax?**

**A \~** *No! The only mod needed for the server is for Pixelmon, after that any content pushed into the server will not require any mod to be installed. Dynamax by nature are already integrated into the official mod.*

**Q \~ Are we able to use Dynamax Pokemon within gym battles?**

**A \~** *Yes, we have no clause against this currently so you're free to use Dynamax's within Gyms. In the future Gyms may also include Dynamax Pokemon you will have to fight for extra challenge!*

**Q \~ Do Dynamax Pokemon have their own shiny palletes?**

**A \~** *All Dynamax pokemon will have their own unique Shiny Skin like within the main series games.*

**Q \~ Can we have more than one Dynamax Pokemon active at a time?**

**A \~** *No, within battles you will be restricted to a single Dynamax pokemon.*

**Q \~ Are every single Gigantamax Pokemon live in the server including the DLC exclusives?**

**A \~** *Yes, all Gigantamax forms from the mainline games have already been implemented and are fully functional.*

**Q \~ Are there any custom Gigantamax Pokemon in the server?**

**A \~** *At this time we have no plans to introduce any custom Gigantamax pokemon into the server. We will look into this in the future once we have left BETA and going off player feedback, but yeah currently have no custom Gigantamax Pokemon in the server.*

**Q \~ Can I access the Dynamax Band recipe within JEI?**

**A \~** *No, the Dynamax Band is not a physical item you posses in your inventory, and instead lives within the gimmicks menu by the side of your Pokemon. Due to this you cannot pass a Dynamax Band to other users to use either.*


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