Dynamax (GO)

Promotional artwork of Dynamax from Pokémon GO

Dynamax is a temporary transformation that Pokémon can undergo. Dynamax was introduced to Pokémon GO on September 4, 2024. Like in the core series, Dynamax grants Pokémon tremendous strength and size and allows them to use powerful moves called Max Moves. Unlike the core series, only Pokémon caught while Dynamaxed are capable of Dynamaxing; in the Pokémon Box, these Pokémon have an icon at the top-right of their image.

Dynamax Pokémon appear at Power Spots, volatile concentrations of Max Particles that change position over time. Players can receive Max Particles by interacting with Power Spots, simply walking, or using Max Particle Packs. Like Raid Passes, Gyms, and Raid Battles, players can spend Max Particles at Power Spots to participate in Max Battles challenging a boss Dynamax Pokémon. Max Particles are only consumed if players are victorious, at which point they can catch the boss Pokémon and station their own Dynamax Pokémon at the Power Spot to assist other players and earn Candy.

Pokémon capable of Dynamaxing can be used in all battles in the game, but they can only Dynamax during Max Battles. Dynamax Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion can only Dynamax as long as they are not currently Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted. Initially, Dynamax Pokémon only have an attacking Max Move based on the Pokémon's Fast Attack, but they can also learn Max Spirit and Max Guard. All three moves can also be upgraded twice. Unlocking or upgrading Max Moves costs Max Particles and Candy or Candy XL, depending on the Max Move's level and the Pokémon species.

List of Pokémon capable of Dynamaxing by release date

Date	Pokémon	Notes
Sep 4, 2024		Dynamax Wooloo and Skwovet were made available in Special Research. Dynamax Wooloo is also available by collecting 1,000.
Sep 10, 2024		The three Kanto first partner Pokémon appeared in Max Battles.
Sep 18, 2024		Dynamax Beldum appeared in Max Battles.

Bugs and errors

• If the player Dynamaxes a Pokémon in the Pokémon Box, swipes to another Pokémon, swipes back to the Dynamax Pokémon, and swipes one more time to the other Pokémon, the other Pokémon may be temporarily visually affected:
  • If the Pokémon's species has Dynamax information and the Pokémon is not Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted, it will appear Dynamaxed, whether or not it can actually Dynamax. This also applies to Event Pokémon.
  • If the Pokémon's species does not have Dynamax information, or if the Pokémon is currently Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted, it will appear bigger.
• Players cannot release their last Dynamax Pokémon, but they can transfer it to Pokémon HOME. Doing so will lock the player out of spending Max Particles and participating in Max Battles until they receive another Dynamax Pokémon.

References

Pokémon forms and variants Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (animated series) Gender differences • Form differences (GO) Brilliant Pokémon • Alpha Pokémon Transformations: Mega Evolution (Shuffle • Masters • GO) • Primal Reversion (GO) • Bond Phenomenon Ultra Burst • Dynamax (GO) • Gigantamax • Eternamax • Terastal phenomenon Groups: Totem Pokémon • Noble Pokémon • Titan Pokémon Regional forms: Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean Analogous: Paradox Pokémon • Ecologically similar Pokémon Pikachu variants: Surfing Pikachu • Flying Pikachu • Cosplay Pikachu • Pikachu in a cap Miscellaneous: Fusions (GO) • Giant Pokémon • Spiky-eared Pichu • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) Side series original: Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Lugia Spin-off original: Shadow Pokémon (GO) • Primal Dialga • Toy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon) Shadow Mewtwo • Pokéxel • Illumina phenomenon Animated series original: Pink Butterfree • Clone Pokémon • Crystal Onix Mirage Pokémon • Meta Groudon • Green-crystal Deoxys Manga original: Thu-Fi-Zer • Black Fog • Black Tyranitar