💥Complete Guide to Dynamax Pokemon
Here you will find out everything you need to know about Dynamax Pokemon on the server from what they are, how to obtain and more.
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What are Dynamax Pokemon?
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.
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.
Normal
Max Strike
Decreases the Speed of the target and its allies by one stage
Fighting
Max Knuckle
Increases the Attack of the user and its allies by one stage
Flying
Max Airstream
Increases the Speed of the user and its allies by one stage
Poison
Max Ooze
Increases the Special Attack of the user and its allies by one stage
Ground
Max Quake
Increases the Special Defense of the user and its allies by one stage
Rock
Max Rockfall
Creates a sandstorm for five turns.
Bug
Max Flutterby
Decreases the Special Attack of the target and its allies by one stage
Ghost
Max Phantasm
Decreases the Defense of the target and its allies by one stage
Steel
Max Steelspike
Increases the Defense of the user and its allies by one stage
Fire
Max Flare
Creates harsh sunlight for five turns.
Water
Max Geyser
Creates rain for five turns.
Grass
Max Overgrowth
Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns.
Electric
Max Lightning
Creates Electric Terrain for five turns.
Psychic
Max Mindstorm
Creates Psychic Terrain for five turns.
Ice
Max Hailstorm
Creates Hail for five turns.
Dragon
Max Wyrmwind
Decreases the Attack of the target and its allies by one stage
Dark
Max Darkness
Decreases the Special Defense of the target and its allies by one stage
Fairy
Max Starfall
Creates Misty Terrain for five turns.
Status
Max Guard
Acts like Protect, but it protects from all moves, including Max Moves.
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.
Here you will find a complete list of all Gigantamax Pokémon from the main series, with their current availability on the server.
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.
From here, you will be able to select the band to be equipped.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]
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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