How to Get Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO: 6-Star Max Battles and Catch Guide

Image Credit: Gigantamax Charizard Six Star Max Battle Encounter in Pokemon GO

Written by: Tim

27/10/2026

While Dynamax mechanics scale up standard Pokémon models, Gigantamax (G-Max) forms represent complete visual overhauls and tactical combat upgrades. In addition to towering visual changes, G-Max species unlock exclusive signature attacks that inflict residual damage over time.

Here is how to unlock, battle, and capture Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO.

Six Star Max Battle Lobby Interface and Max Particle Cost

Dynamax vs. Gigantamax: The Core Differences

Understanding how the system works prevents wasting candy on incompatible monsters:

No Conversion Mechanics: A Charmander or Squirtle caught from standard Dynamax battles cannot become a Gigantamax Charizard or Blastoise. The Gigantamax Factor is an innate biological trait present only on monsters obtained directly from Six-Star Max Battles.
Signature G-Max Moves: While standard Dynamax Pokémon utilize generic Max Flare or Max Geyser based on fast attacks, Gigantamax variants replace these with unique moves like G-Max Wildfire, G-Max Cannonade, or G-Max Vine Lash, dealing ongoing area-of-effect chip damage to raid bosses.

How to Find and Enter Six-Star Max Battles

Gigantamax encounters appear exclusively at dedicated Power Spots under the Six-Star difficulty tier:

Max Particle Entry Fee: Participating in a Six-Star Max Battle costs 800 Max Particles (MP). These particles are deducted from your bag only after your group successfully defeats the boss.
Cooperative Lobby Capacity: Because Gigantamax bosses boast massive HP pools, Power Spots support up to 100 trainers simultaneously. The system splits players into combat squads of up to four trainers per battle instance, while overall boss health scales down collectively based on total regional lobby contributions.
No Remote Participation: Six-Star Max Battles require in-person attendance at physical Power Spots. Remote Raid Passes cannot enter these lobbies.

Exclusive G Max Attacks and Battle Effects in Pokemon GO

Combat Strategy and Catch Execution

Taking down a Gigantamax boss requires specialized party building:

Level Up Your Max Moves: Entering with baseline Level 1 Max Moves is inefficient. Use Dynamax candy and Max Particles to level up Max Spirit (healing) and Max Guard (damage reduction) on your frontline tank to absorb incoming sweeps.
Fill the Meter Rapidly: Avoid slow fast attacks. Use rapid energy-generating moves like Bite or Water Gun to charge the central Max Meter as quickly as possible.
Catching the Boss: Upon victory, you receive specialized Premier Balls. Use Golden Razz Berries and aim for tight Excellent curveball throws. Gigantamax encounters possess standard legendary catch difficulty parameters, meaning patience between target attack animations is required.