Gigantamax Pokémon are massive, powerful forms of Pokémon i Pokemon Go.

Similar to the Dynamax Pokémon, which also debuted in the main games as part of Pokemon Sword and Shields Galar region, Gigantamax Pokémon are encountered in Max Battles.

However, while Dynamax forms only increase the size of a Pokemon, the more powerful Gigantamax transformation also changes their appearance, as well as giving them unique G-Max moves.

These pages explain how Gigantamax Pokémon work in Pokemon Go and how to get more Gigantamax Pokemon, plus includes the list of all confirmed Gigantamax Pokemon so far.

What is Gigantamax Pokemon?

Gigantamax Pokémon share many characteristics with Dynamax Pokémon, in that they are a separate form of Pokémon found in Max Battles. This means you cannot Gigantamax existing Pokémon in your collections, even if they are Dynamax Pokémon.

Found at Power Spots during certain periods, these higher-level encounters are some of the most challenging in Pokémon Go, requiring a large number of people to battle.

Once captured, Gigantamax Pokémon can be used in Max Battles, including against both Dynamax Pokémon and other Gigantamax Pokémon.

You can spot a Gigantamax Pokémon at a glance through the unique icon in your collection, or the Pokémon’s stats screen, which has a “Gigantamax” dropdown below their weight, height, and typing information, as shown in the image above.

Similar to Dynamax Pokémon, as well as regular Fast and Charged moves, there will be three Max moves to unlock, including a G-Max attack exclusive to that form.

How to get Gigantamax Pokemon in Pokemon Go

Currently, you can only get Gigantamax Pokemon from Max Battles — by first fighting and then capturing them in the subsequent capture phase.

Gigantamax Pokémon are considered “six-star” encounters due to their difficulty, and as such can be battled with up to 40 players simultaneously (albeit with trainers split into teams of four, as shown in the image above). Even with the higher player count, be sure to bring your best counters at the highest levels to put up a decent fight.

As with all Max battles, only Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon may be used in these encounters. Gigantamax battles also require Max Particles to participate, costing 800 MP when completed (meaning if you fail, you’ll get the starting fee back).

Gigantamax Pokémon 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.

Gigantamax Battle Rewards

Once the meeting is complete, you will be rewarded with the following:

As with Dynamax Max Battles, you can double the rewards – including the number of Premier Balls to be used in the subsequent capture phase – using PokéCoins.

And, similar to Dynamax Mx Battles, you’ll then be able to:

Gigantamax Pokemon list and schedule in Pokemon Go

The confirmed list of Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokemon Go so far include: