Gigantamax

For the Eternamax variant, see Eternamax.

Gigantamax is a feature appearing in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is a variant of Dynamax; while any Pokémon can Dynamax, only certain Pokémon can Gigantamax. In addition to changing the Pokémon's size, it changes its appearance as well. It works similarly to Mega Evolution.

Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing can typically be caught in Max Raid Battles, but are rare. Others, such as Meowth, are set to be distributed via events. Notably, Pikachu and Eevee capable of Gigantamax can be received if the player has save data of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, respectively. Pikachu, Meowth, and Eevee capable of Gigantamax cannot evolve.

Also like Dynamax, Gigantamax also have its own Max Moves called G-Max Moves. Each G-Max Move is exclusive to a specific species of Gigantamax Pokémon. All of a Gigantamax Pokémon's moves of a certain type turn into G-Max Moves.

Anime

Gigantamax was first seen in SS005, where Ash and Go witnessed a Snorlax Gigantamaxing in the Wild Area and had to figure out a way to stop an incoming train from colliding with it.

Pokémon that can Gigantamax

Introduced in Sword and Shield

26 Pokémon that can Gigantamax were introduced in Sword and Shield.

Pokémon	Gigantamax	Characteristics that change when Gigantamaxing
Charizard	Gigantamax Charizard	Ability: Blaze
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Butterfree	Gigantamax Butterfree	Ability: Compound Eyes
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Pikachu	Gigantamax Pikachu	Ability: Static
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Meowth	Gigantamax Meowth	Ability: Pickup/Technician
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Machamp	Gigantamax Machamp	Ability: Guts/No Guard
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Gengar	Gigantamax Gengar	Ability: Cursed Body
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Kingler	Gigantamax Kingler	Ability: Hyper Cutter/Shell Armor
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Lapras	Gigantamax Lapras	Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Eevee	Gigantamax Eevee	Ability: Run Away/Adaptability
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Snorlax	Gigantamax Snorlax	Ability: Immunity/Thick Fat
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Garbodor	Gigantamax Garbodor	Ability: Stench/Weak Armor
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Melmetal	Gigantamax Melmetal	Ability: Iron Fist
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Corviknight	Gigantamax Corviknight	Ability: Pressure/Unnerve
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Orbeetle	Gigantamax Orbeetle	Ability: Swarm/Frisk
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Drednaw	Gigantamax Drednaw	Ability: Strong Jaw/Shell Armor
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Coalossal	Gigantamax Coalossal	Ability: Steam Engine/Flame Body
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Flapple	Gigantamax Flapple	Ability: Ripen/Gluttony
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Appletun	Gigantamax Appletun	Ability: Ripen/Gluttony
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Sandaconda	Gigantamax Sandaconda	Ability: Sand Spit/Shed Skin
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Toxtricity	Gigantamax Toxtricity	Ability: Punk Rock/Plus or Minus
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Centiskorch	Gigantamax Centiskortch	Ability: Flash Fire/White Smoke
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Hatterene	Gigantamax Hatterene	Ability: Healer/Anticipation
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Grimmsnarl	Gigantamax Grimmsnarl	Ability: Prankster/Frisk
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Alcremie	Gigantamax Alcremie	Ability: Sweet Veil
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Copperajah	Gigantamax Copperajah	Ability: Sheer Force
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Duraludon	Gigantamax Duraludon	Ability: Heavy Metal/Light Metal
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???

Introduced in Sword and Shield (The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra)

Currently, there are 7 Pokémon that can Gigantamax were revealed in Sword and Shield The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.

Pokémon	Gigantamax	Characteristics that change when Gigantamaxing
Venusaur	Gigantamax Venusaur	Ability: Overgrow
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Blastoise	Gigantamax Blastoise	Ability: Torrent
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Rillaboom	Gigantamax Rillaboom	Ability: Overgrow
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Cinderace	Gigantamax Cinderace	Ability: Blaze
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Inteleon	Gigantamax Inteleon	Ability: Torrent
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Urshifu (Single Strike Style)	Gigantamax Urshifu (Single Strike Style)	Ability: Unseen Fist
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???
Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)	Gigantamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)	Ability: Unseen Fist
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: ???	Defense: ???
		Sp. Attack: ???	Sp. Defense: ???

Trivia

• There is at least one Gigantamax form and G-Max Move of every type, regardless of DLC.
• Applin's evolved forms having the same Gigantamax form could be either an error or intentionally done. However, their G-Max Moves are different.
• Currently, almost all Pokémon who can Gigantamax are from either  Generation I or Generation VIII
  • Garbodor and Melmetal are the only Pokémon that are capable of Gigantamaxing, that originate from Generation V and Generation VII, respectively.
• There are certain Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing that have something different no other Gigantamax Pokemon have.
  • Urshifu is the only Legendary Pokémon that has a Gigantamax form.
    • Additionally, it is the only Pokémon with more than one Gigantamax form.
  • Pikachu, Eevee, and Meowth are three Gigantamax Pokémon whose Gigantamax forms are not the final evolution of their evolution stage.
  • Duraludon and Lapras are two Gigantamax Pokémon who do not have an evolution line when not Gigantamaxed.
  • Gengar is the only Ghost-type Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing.
  • Lapras is the only Ice-type Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing.
  • Melmetal is the only Mythical Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing.
  • Sandaconda is the only Ground-type Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing.
• Generation II, III, IV, and VI are the only generations that don't have any Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing.
• Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Gengar are the only Pokémon who can both Gigantamax and Mega Evolve.
  • Gengar is the only one of these not to be a Starter Pokémon.
• The Water-type has the most Gigantamax forms of any type, having 6.
  • In contrast to this, the Ground, Ice, and Ghost-types all tie for the least Gigantamax forms, only having 1 each.

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Anime

Gigantamax Snorlax

Gigantamax Charizard

Gigantamax Drednaw

Gigantamax Pikachu

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