Dynamax (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 purchasing them with PokéCoins. Like Raid Passes, Gyms, and Raid Battles, players can spend Max Particles at Power Spots to participate in Max Battles challenging the 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. Initially, Dynamax Pokémon only have an attack Max Move based on the Pokémon's Fast Attack. The player can spend Max Particles, Candy, and Candy XL to unlock Max Spirit or Max Guard. The player can also spend those resources to upgrade each of the three Max Moves up to Level 3.
List of Pokémon capable of Dynamaxing
| Date | Pokémon | Notes |
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| Sep 4, 2024 |  
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Dynamax Wooloo was made available in Special Research and when earning 1,000 Max Particles. |
| Sep 10, 2024 |           
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The three Kanto first partner Pokémon, Skwovet, and Wooloo appeared in Max Battles. |
