How to Unlock a Max Move in Pokémon Games

Max Moves are powerful attacks used in Pokémon Sword and Shield when a Pokémon undergoes Dynamax or Gigantamax. Here’s how to unlock and use them:

1. Enable Dynamax in Battles

✔ Dynamax is only available in Dynamax Battles, Raid Battles, and certain Trainer Battles.
✔ A Pokémon must be in a Dynamax-allowed area (e.g., Wild Area, Gym Battles, or Max Raid Battles).

2. Have the Right Pokémon & Moves

✔ Any Pokémon that can Dynamax will automatically have Max Moves based on their current move set.
✔ Moves convert into Max Moves as follows:

• Physical & Special Moves → Become Max Moves (e.g., Thunderbolt → Max Lightning).
• Status Moves → Become Max Guard (protective move).

3. How to Use a Gigantamax Exclusive Max Move

✔ Some Pokémon have Gigantamax Forms with unique Max Moves (e.g., Charizard’s G-Max Wildfire).
✔ To unlock a G-Max Move, use a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor (catch from Max Raid Battles or use Max Soup).

4. Unlocking Dynamax in Your Game

✔ If playing Pokémon Sword & Shield, you unlock Dynamax early in the game after meeting Professor Magnolia.
✔ Dynamax is not available in all battles—check battle rules before attempting to use it.

Conclusion

To unlock Max Moves, enter Dynamax mode in a Dynamax-allowed battle, and the moves automatically transform. For Gigantamax-exclusive moves, use a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor.

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