Pokemon Sword and Shield

List of G-Max Moves

This article lists all the G-Max Moves that are found in the game Pokemon Sword and Shield.

What are G-Max Moves?

G-Max Moves are moves exclusive to Gigantamax Forms of Pokemon species. They can be seen as a counterpart of Max Moves. Every Gigantamax Pokemon has a unique G-Max Move.

When a Pokemon is Gigantamaxed, its damaging moves which match their G-Max Move's type will change temporarily into that move. The power and PP of these moves are based on those of the original move. However, they will be stronger, and like Max Moves, each G-Max Move features a unique effect.
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List of G-Max Moves

Pokemon Sword & Shield

Move Type Effect
G-Max Befuddle Pokemon Bug Image A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
G-Max Centiferno Pokemon Fire Image A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Centiskorch use. This move traps opponents in flames for four to five turns.
G-Max Chi Strike Pokemon Fighting Image A Fighting-type attack that Gigantamax Machamp use. This move raises the chance of critical hits.
G-Max Cuddle Pokemon Normal Image A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Eevee use. This move infatuates opponents.
G-Max Depletion Pokemon Dragon Image A Dragon-type attack that Gigantamax Duraludon use. Reduces the PP of the last move used.
G-Max Finale Pokemon Fairy Image A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Alcremie use. This move heals the HP of allies.
G-Max Foam Burst Pokemon Water Image A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Kingler use. This move harshly lowers the Speed of opponents.
G-Max Gold Rush Pokemon Normal Image A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Meowth use. This move confuses opponents and also earns extra money.
G-Max Gravitas Pokemon Psychic Image A Psychic-type attack that Gigantamax Orbeetle use. This move changes gravity for five turns.
G-Max Malodor Pokemon Poison Image A Poison-type attack that Gigantamax Garbodor use. This move poisons opponents.
G-Max Meltdown Pokemon Steel Image A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Melmetal use. This move makes opponents incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
G-Max Replenish Pokemon Normal Image A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Snorlax use. This move restores Berries that have been eaten.
G-Max Resonance Pokemon Ice Image An Ice-type attack that Gigantamax Lapras use. This move reduces the damage received for five turns.
G-Max Sandblast Pokemon Ground Image A Ground-type attack that Gigantamax Sandaconda use. Opponents are trapped in a raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
G-Max Smite Pokemon Fairy Image A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Hatterene use. This move confuses opponents.
G-Max Snooze Pokemon Dark Image A Dark-type attack that Gigantamax Grimmsnarl use. The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the targets into falling asleep on the next turn.
G-Max Steelsurge Pokemon Steel Image A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Copperajah use. This move scatters sharp spikes around the field.
G-Max Stonesurge Pokemon Water Image A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Drednaw use. This move scatters sharp rocks around the field.
G-Max Stun Shock Pokemon Electric Image An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.
G-Max Sweetness Pokemon Grass Image A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Appletun use. This move heals the status conditions of allies.
G-Max Tartness Pokemon Grass Image A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Flapple use. This move reduces the opponents' evasiveness.
G-Max Terror Pokemon Ghost Image A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping.
G-Max Volcalith Pokemon Rock Image A Rock-type attack that Gigantamax Coalossal use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns.
G-Max Volt Crash Pokemon Electric Image An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents.
G-Max Wildfire Pokemon Fire Image A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Charizard use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns.
G-Max Wind Rage Pokemon Flying Image A Flying-type attack that Gigantamax Corviknight use. This move removes the effects of moves like Reflect and Light Screen.

The Isle of Armor

The following Moves are only available via Pokemon or Move Tutors found in The Isle of Armor DLC.

Move Type Effect
G-Max Cannonade Pokemon Water Image A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. After damaging, continues to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Water type.
G-Max Drum Solo Pokemon Grass Image A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Rillaboom use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities.
G-Max Fireball Pokemon Fire Image A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Cinderace use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities.
G-Max Hydrosnipe Pokemon Water Image A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities.
G-Max One Blow Pokemon Dark Image A Dark-type attack that Single Strike Style Gigantamax Urshifu use. Can hit through guarding attacks like Max Guard and Protect.
G-Max Rapid Flow Pokemon Water Image A Water-type attack that Rapid Strike Style Gigantamax Urshifu use. Can hit through guarding attacks like Max Guard and Protect.
G-Max Vine Lash Pokemon Grass Image A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Venusaur use. After damaging, continues to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Grass type.

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