How to unlock and level up a Max Move in Pokemon Go?

If you’ve seen Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon Go, you might have heard about Max Moves. These are strong attacks that can give your Pokémon an edge in battles. However, getting and improving them isn’t as easy as just pressing a button.

But don’t worry—it’s more straightforward than it sounds. In this guide, we’ll explain how to unlock a Max Move, what materials you’ll need, and how to level it up so your Pokémon can deal more damage. Let’s get started!

Contents

1. How to unlock a Max Move in Pokemon Go?

2. How to level up a Max Move in Pokemon Go?

3. About Pokemon Go

1. How to unlock a Max Move in Pokemon Go?

Players can also follow these steps to unlock a Max Move in Pokémon Go-

Choose a Dynamax Pokémon for which you’d like to unlock a Max Move.
Tap the Dynamax or Gigantamax symbol on the Pokémon’s stats screen to expand it, revealing the Max Moves that Pokémon has.
To access Max Guard and Max Cheer, you’ll need to use a specific amount of Candy and Max Particles.
If you have the necessary resources, just hit the TRAIN button, and your Dynamax Pokémon will learn the new Max Move.

Now, the amount of resources required to unlock a level 1 Max Move will vary upon the tier of the Max Battle where the Pokémon was caught. Here’s a list that will show you the number of candies and Max Particles required-

Tier	Candy	Max Particles
1	50	400
2	60	400
3	70	400
5	80	400

Now that you know the required resource, let’s dive into Max Move upgrades.

2. How to level up a Max Move in Pokemon Go?

To enhance a Max Move, tap the Dynamax or Gigantamax menu for your Pokémon. This will display the list of available Max Moves for that Pokémon. Next, select the move you want to upgrade. If you meet the necessary requirements, simply hit the “Train” button to boost the level of the move.

Leveling Up a Max Move | Source: In-game Screenshot

Each Max Move can only reach level three, which is its highest strength.

Level	Max Particles	Tier1/ Tier2/ Tier3/ Tier5 Candy Required
Level 1	400	50/60/70/80 Candy
Level 2	600	100/110/120/130 Candy
Level Max	800	40/45/50/55 Candy XL

That’s everything you need to know in order to unlock and level up a Max move in Pokémon Go.

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3. About Pokemon Go

Developed by Niantic and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Go is a free-to-play augmented reality (AR) game. The game was released in July 2016 for iOS and Android mobile devices.

Directed by Tatsuo Nomura, the game utilizes the GPS on mobile devices to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. The game supports in-app purchases to buy in-game currency used to procure various items. The game launched with around 150 Pokémon species, which had increased to around 600 by 2020.

Praised by both critics and fans for its concept and user-friendly interface, it was one of the most profitable games of 2016. Netting a whopping 1.92 billion dollars in revenue last year itself. With over 500 million downloads, it is a pioneer of location-based and AR games.