{"id":1013719,"date":"2026-01-11T21:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T21:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/467353\/how-to-get-dynamax-pokemon-from-max-battles-in-pokemon-go"},"modified":"2026-01-11T21:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T21:23:43","slug":"how-to-get-gigantamax-pokemon-in-pokemon-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/how-to-get-gigantamax-pokemon-in-pokemon-go\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> are massive, powerful forms of Pokemon in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Similar to Dynamax Pok\u00e9mon<\/a>, which also debuted in the main games as part of Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield<\/em>\u2019s Galar<\/a> region, Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon are encountered in Max Battles.<\/p>\n

But while Dynamax forms only increase a Pok\u00e9mon’s size, the more powerful Gigantamax transformation also changes their appearance, as well as gives them unique G-Max moves.<\/p>\n

This pages explains how Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon work in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> and how to get more Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon, plus includes the list of all confirmed Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon so far.<\/p>\n

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What are Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon share many characteristics with Dynamax Pok\u00e9mon, in that they are a separate form of Pok\u00e9mon that are found in Max Battles. This means you cannot Gigantamax existing Pok\u00e9mon in your collections, even if they are Dynamax Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n

Found at Power Spots<\/a> during certain periods, these higher tier encounters are some of the most challenging in Pok\u00e9mon Go, requiring a large number of people to battle.<\/p>\n

Once caught, Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon can be used in Max Battles, including against both Dynamax Pok\u00e9mon and other Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n

You can tell a Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon at a glance by the unique symbol in your collection, or the Pok\u00e9mon’s stats screen, which has a \u201cGigantamax\u201d drop-down below their weight, height, and typing information, as shown in the image above.<\/p>\n

Similar to Dynamax Pok\u00e9mon , as well as standard Fast and Charged moves, there will be three Max Moves to unlock, including a G-Max attack exclusive to that form.<\/p>\n

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How to get Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/h2>\n

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At present, you can only get Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon from Max Battles<\/strong> \u2014 by first battling and then catching them in the subsequent catch phase.<\/p>\n

Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon are considered \u2018six star\u2019 encounters due to their difficulty, and as such, can be fought with up to 40 players at once (albeit with trainers split into teams of four, as shown in the above image). Even with the higher player count, be sure to bring your best counters at the highest levels to put up a decent fight.<\/p>\n

As with all Max Battles, only Dynamax or Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon may be used in these encounters. Gigantamax battles also require Max Particles to enter, costing 800 MP upon completion (meaning, if you fail, you\u2019ll be refunded the entry fee).<\/p>\n

Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon will also only appear in Power Spots for a limited time, usually around weekends or special events. You can see the upcoming Gigantamax schedule at the end of this page.<\/p>\n

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Gigantamax battle rewards<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once the encounter is complete, you\u2019ll be rewarded the following:<\/p>\n