How To Catch Gigantamax Pokemon Update 12/2024

There are a lot of new systems and terms to learn in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the latest games in the Pokémon series.

There are a few notable ones, the most notable being the two new temporary Pokémon evolutions, Dynamax and Gigantamax. There are some similarities between the ways in which Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon operate and are obtained, but there are also some important distinctions.

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Find out what the difference is between a regular Pokémon and a Dynamax or Gigamax Pokémon, and where you can go to catch them.

Check out our Beginner’s Guide to the Galar Region if you’re new to Sword & Shield and want some more general advice on how to get started.

Dynamax vs Gigantamax Pokémon

From the moment they receive the Dynamax band from Professor Magnolia at the start of the game, players will have the ability to temporarily trigger Dynamax and Gigantamax evolutions in their Pokémon. One key distinction separates the two, though. Dynamaxing is a skill that all Pokémon in Sword and Shield have, but only a few have the ability to Gigantamax.

What Is Dynamaxing?

Dynamism can be used by Pokémon in the gym, during Max Raid Battles, and in the Wild. Dynamax evolutions can be triggered at any time during Gym battles and last for three turns before reverting the Pokémon back to its normal state.

During this time, the Pokémon will grow in size, gain HP, and learn Max Moves that are more powerful than the original moves because they share the same elemental types. There are a total of 19 Max Moves, each of which can have secondary effects like altering the weather conditions on the field.

A Pokémon’s Dynamax Level, which can be raised by feeding it Dynamax Candy obtained from Max Raid Battles, determines the amount of HP it gains when Dynamaxing.

The Dynamax evolution of Pokémon has rendered them completely unflinching in the face of danger. They are also protected from moves that have secondary effects and attacks based on weight, including Heavy Slam, Grass Knot, Autotomize, Heat Crash, Sky Drop, and Low Kick.

Finally, while a Pokémon is Dynamaxed, the effects of held items like Choice Band and Choice Scarf that restrict a Pokémon’s ability to use a certain move are nullified. The same holds true for Max Raid Battles, except that instead of using Dynamax at your leisure, you’ll take it in turns with other players. There is still a three-turn duration to the effect.

What Is Gigantamaxing?

Gigantamaxing is identical to using Dynamax, except it has some added advantages. Compared to their Dynamax counterparts, Gigantamax Pokémon are even larger in size and have an entirely new appearance. Pokemon with the Gigantamax evolution have access to the game’s strongest attacks, the G-Max Moves, which also give them significantly higher HP than regular Pokémon.

Gigantamax Pokémon are far more powerful than Dynamax Pokémon, but only the following species can evolve into Gigantamax forms:

Pokemon that can evolve into Giga forms

• Charizard
• Pikachu
• Eevee
• Butterfree
• Meowth
• Corviknight
• Alcremie
• Drednaw
• Gengar
• Sandaconda
• Centiskorch
• Machamp
• Coalossal
• Grimmsnarl
• Duraludon
• Hatterene
• Copperajah
• Appletun
• Flapple
• Orbeetle
• Kingler
• Lapras
• Garbodor

Never forget that it’s still possible to run into regular, non-Gigantamax forms of each of these Pokémon. To see if your Pokémon can Gigantamax, look for the Gigantamax icon to the left of the Pokémon’s name on the summary page.

Where To Find Gigantamax Pokémon

Gigamax Pokémon such as Eevee, Pikachu, and Meowth can currently only be obtained through Max Raid Battles, Mystery Gifts, and limited-time events. Although Gigantamax-capable Pokémon are extremely rare, you will not find any in the overworld or the Wild Area.

Game Freak plans to increase the encounter rate for Gigantamax Pokémon, including Gigantamax Butterfree, for a limited time until early next year.

Max Raid Battles

At this time, your best bet for obtaining Gigantamax Pokémon is to participate in Max Raid Battles with as many as three other players, where you can battle and catch said Pokémon. Wishing Pieces can be used at any of the Pokémon dens in the Wild Area to initiate these more difficult battles. The following dens each have a 5% chance of producing a Gigantamax Pokémon:

Fields That Roll

• Butterfree, Gigantamax (Den 1/2).

The Dappled Grove

• Big-headed Orbeetle (Level 1)
• A Gigantamax Flapple (Den Level 2 Sword).
• Appletun, Gigantamax (Den 2 – Shield).

An Axewell in the West Lake

• Kingler, Gigamax (Den 1)

King’s Bench

• Colossal Gigantamax (Level 1 – Darkness, Weapon)
• Position of the Gigantamax Lapras (Den 1 – Shield).
• Gigantic Duro-Blaze (Level 2)

South Miloch Lake

• Kingler, Gigamax (Den 1)

An Axewell from East Lake

• Huge Garbodor (Level 1)

Rocky Wasteland

• Copperajah Gigamax (Den 1)
• The Gigantamax Machamp (Den Level 2 Sword).
• Gengar at its Gigamax (Den Level 2 Shield)
• Gigantic Centisecorch (Level 3)

Playing Field Over the Bridge

• Gigamax Hatterene, Discreet Number One
• Density 2 Gigantamax Orbeetle
• Den 3 Gigantamax Alcremie

Dirty Dish

• Gigamax Grimmsnarl (Den 1)
• Giant Sandal (Density: 2/3)

Golden Goblet of the Gods

• The Giant of Drednaw (Den 1 – Shield).
• In the second dungeon, with the sword. Gigantamax Corviknight.

Fury Sea

• Charizard, Giga-Sized (Den 1)

In order to catch a Gigantamax Pokémon, you must first fight it to a draw in a den and then reduce its health to zero. Since Gigantamax Pokémon are typically much stronger, it is recommended that you invite additional players to increase your chances of defeating the Pokémon. We suggest the following Pokéballs once the Pokémon is ready to be caught:

• Ultra Ball, twice as effective as a regular Pokéball.
• Premier Ball – Exclusive to Max Raid Battle hosts
• The capture rate of a Dusk Ball is 3.5 times that of a regular Pokéball (although whether or not Max Raid dens qualify as caves is still up for debate).
• If you’ve already caught that Pokémon, you can use a Repeat Ball to catch it three times as often as with a regular Pokéball.

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