The Dynamax Band is a key item introduced in Generation VIII. It was invented by Oleana.
The Dynamax Band is a white wristband with some red and blue highlights. It can sometimes be a technological counterpart to Z-Ring, due to having some similar design parts, as well as having similar systems as Z-Ring and Key Stones.
Effect[]
It allows the player's Pokémon to Dynamax or Gigantamax in Power Spots. Each Trainer can only Dynamax a Pokémon once per battle.
All Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex can Dynamax except for Eternatus, Zacian and Zamazenta.
Without the Dynamax Band, things get out of hand with the behavior of Pokémon if they Dynamax or Gigantamax without it.
- They will lose their sanity, as shown by a wild Drednaw, Centy, Coalossal and various other Dynamaxed Pokémon in the Anime.
- With some Pokémon, they also suffer, like Galarian Yamask and a herd of Wooloo.
- Some Pokémon exist fine, such as a Gigantamax-capable Snorlax.
- Those who have strong willpower while being Dynamaxed/Gigantamaxed randomly will have their sanity intact, as demonstrated by Ash's Pikachu.
- In rare occassions, some Pokémon may go insane, but snap back to reality. Team Rocket's Meowth shows this example well, as he was trying to attack Jessie, James, and Wobbuffet. However, when Jessie mentioned Giovanni as the Boss, he came back to his senses, and eventually helped in trying to capture Eternatus.
- In addition to losing control of himself, he started saying things similar to "Meowth!" and "Meow!". However, when he came back, he said things like normal, being "The Boss? Oh yeah, the Boss."
Locations[]
| Games | Location |
| Route 2 Professor Magnolia's house (from Professor Magnolia the next day after the battle with Hop) |
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Main[]
- Ash during his second visit to Galar acquired his own Dynamax Band from Leon so he could Giganatamax his Pikachu properly in their battle. After their battle, Leon let Ash keep the band as he sees him as a good unrefined Trainer. Unlike his Z-Ring and Z-Power Ring he wore in his journey in Alola, Ash only wears his Dynamax Band when he is in Galar while also participate in battles in the region. Also, Ash's Dynamax Band glowed outside the Galar region as a warning of an upcoming danger of that region.
- Goh obtained his own Dynamax Band during his fourth visit to Galar as it was given to him by Sonia, after a Wishing Star fell close to him.
Recurring[]
- Both Lance and Leon have a Dynamax Band as they used it for their World Coronation Series battles.
- Raihan has a Dynamax Band as he used it when he had a battle with Leon in a World Coronation Series match.
- Bea has a Dynamax Band as she uses it against Ash in their third match in the World Coronation Series.
- Cynthia owns a Dynamax Band as she used it in her battle against Ash in the Master Tournament semi-finals.
Minor[]
- One of Oleana's subordinates has a Dynamax Band. He used it to battle Goh and Sonia.
- Opal owns a Dynamax Band.
- Marnie owns a Dynamax Band.
- Kabu has a Dynamax Band.
Gallery[]
A Dynamax Band in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Dynamax Band in the anime