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 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. If there are Gigantamax Pokémon placed at Power Spots, Dynamax Pokémon might appear around the Power Spot.
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.
In the Pokémon Box, Dynamax Pokémon have a 
icon at the top right of their image.
Crowned Sword Zacian, Crowned Shield Zamazenta, and Eternatus cannot Dynamax, but can be used in Max Battles regardless.
List of Pokémon capable of Dynamaxing by release date
| Date | Pokémon | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 |    
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Dynamax Wooloo and Skwovet were made available in Special Research. Dynamax Wooloo is also available by collecting  1,000.
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| Sep 10, 2024 |         
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The three Kanto first partner Pokémon appeared in Max Battles. |
| Sep 18, 2024 |   
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Dynamax Beldum appeared in Max Battles. |
| Oct 1, 2024 |          
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The three Galar first partner Pokémon and Falinks appeared in Max Battles. |
| Oct 22, 2024 |   
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Dynamax Gastly appeared in Max Battles. |
| Nov 15, 2024 |  
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Dynamax Drilbur appeared in Max Battles. |
| Nov 16, 2024 |  
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Both forms of Toxtricity appeared in Max Battles and Special Research during the Pokémon GO Wild Area event. |
| Dec 3, 2024 |   
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Dynamax Machop appeared in Max Battles. |
| Dec 9, 2024 |  
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Dynamax Krabby appeared in Max Battles. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 
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Dynamax Cryogonal appeared in Max Battles. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Articuno appeared in Max Battles. This marks the debut of Dynamax Legendary Pokémon. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Zapdos appeared in Max Battles. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Moltres appeared in Max Battles. |
| Feb 17, 2025 |    
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Dynamax Pidove appeared in Max Battles. |
| Feb 24, 2025 |  
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Dynamax Darumaka appeared in Max Battles. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Kubfu was made available in Special Research. |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Raikou appeared in Max Battles during Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend. |
| Mar 17, 2025 |  
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Dynamax Chansey appeared in Max Battles. |
| Mar 24, 2025 |   
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Dynamax Caterpie appeared in Max Battles. |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Passimian appeared in Max Battles. |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Entei appeared in Max Battles during Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend. |
| May 10, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Suicune appeared in Max Battles during Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend. |
| May 19, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Sableye appeared in Max Battles. |
| May 21, 2025 |  
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Both forms of Urshifu could now evolve from Kubfu. |
| May 26, 2025 |   
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Dynamax Rookidee appeared in Max Battles. |
| Jun 16, 2025 |   
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Dynamax Hatenna appeared in Max Battles. |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Shuckle appeared in Max Battles. |
| Jul 14, 2025 |  
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Dynamax Wailmer appeared in Max Battles. |
| Jul 26, 2025 |  
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Dynamax Latias and Latios appeared in Max Battles during Dynamax Latias and Dynamax Latios Max Battle Weekend. |
| Jul 28, 2025 |  
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Dynamax Kabuto appeared in Max Battles. |
| Aug 4, 2025 |  
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Dynamax Omanyte appeared in Max Battles. |
| Aug 11, 2025 |  
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Dynamax Trubbish appeared in Max Battles. |
| Sep 15, 2025 |   
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Dynamax Abra will appear in Max Battles. |
| TBA, 2025 | 
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Dynamax Duraludon will appear in Max Battles. |
Bugs and errors
- If the player Dynamaxed a Pokémon in the Pokémon Box, swiped to another Pokémon, swiped back to the Dynamax Pokémon, and swiped one more time to the other Pokémon, the other Pokémon may have been temporarily visually affected:
- If the Pokémon's species had Dynamax information and the Pokémon was not Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted, it would appear Dynamaxed, whether or not it could actually Dynamax. This also applied to Event Pokémon.[1]
- If the Pokémon's species did not have Dynamax information, or if the Pokémon was Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted, it would appear XXL.
- This appears to have been fixed.
- Players could not release their last Dynamax Pokémon, but they could transfer it to Pokémon HOME. Doing so would lock the player out of spending Max Particles and participating in Max Battles until they received another Dynamax Pokémon.[2] This was later fixed; players can no longer transfer their last Dynamax Pokémon to HOME.[3]
- On October 1, 2024, players were unable to encounter Dynamax Falinks after defeating it in Max Battles. Niantic distributed a Timed Research with 400 and a Dynamax Falinks encounter to affected players.[4]
