Dynamax Adventures

This page contains information on the new Dynamax Adventures that players can undertake in The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on to learn all the information we have for this new feature.

Dynamax Adventure Guides
How to Clear	Shiny Hunting
List of Dynamax Adventure Pokemon

How Dynamax Adventures Work

Dynamax Adventure Information

You can only use Rental Pokemon. You can change Pokemon to the ones you defeat. You fail if the party Pokemon die a total of 4 times or if more than 10 rounds passes in a battle. Pokemon don't recover HP after Battles. Shiny Pokemon appear more often? Pokemon caught here have 4 perfect IVs. No matter the Pokeball, the catch rate is 100%. You can try again if you fail to catch the Legendary Pokemon, or if you bring back a different Pokemon. The Dynamax Pokemon you fight have no barriers. You get a lot of rewards from Endless Mode.

Keep the rules above in mind when you enter the Max Lair on your Legendary Pokemon hunt, and make sure to check out our other tips and advice.

What Happens if You Don't Catch the Legendary Pokemon

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When can you try again
If you lose the battle against the Legendary Pokemon. If you choose to not catch it after winning. If you decide to bring back a different Pokemon instead.

Even if you do any of the above, don't worry! You will be allowed to try the same Dynamax Adventure again to catch the same Legendary. This might be the best way of getting shiny versions of the Legendary Pokemon, so keep it in mind!

Get Shiny Legendary Pokemon from Dynamax Adventures

Switch Out Pokemon after Battles

Your goal is to have Pokemon that are strong against the Legendary Pokemon, so swap to the Pokemon you encounter on the way if their types are better. When playing alone, the NPC characters will often take the Pokemon you find if you don't.

Shiny Pokemon Might Appear More Often?

There's a high chance that shiny Pokemon are easier to find in the Dynamax Adventures than normal. We managed to find the shiny Hawlucha above on our second run, and have gotten reports of players catching shiny Suicune as well!

You can't see if the Pokemon is shiny in battle

While you fight the Pokemon they will always have their normal color, so you won't know if they are shiny until you catch them. Check all the Pokemon you caught before you decide what Pokemon to bring back with you!

Go on Endless Dynamax Adventures

In Endless mode, you continue to fight Pokemon until your party dies 4 times or spend 10 turns in a battle. You can't bring any Pokemon back with you from this mode, but in return you get large amounts of Dynite Ores. If you are hunting for Dynite Ores, this is the best way to get them!

You can unlock Endless Dynamax Adventures by completing the Crown Tundra Story and clearing 5 or more Dynamax Adventures.

The Crown Tundra Story Walkthrough

Dynamax Adventures Strategies & Tips

Dynamax Adventure Tips
Play with other Players. The Pokemon you find are vital. Aim for Pokemon strong against the Legendary. Get Help from NPCs and Items.

Play with Other Players

Dynamax Adventures are quite tough and seemed to be geared towards multiplay, so we strongly recommend clearing them with other players.

Dynamax Adventures Recruitment Board

How to Play with Other Players

1	Press Y then + to connect to the Internet.
2	Talk to the scientist to start an Adventure and set a Link Code with + if you want.
3	Choose "Invite Others" and start when everyone is ready.

To play with other players, follow the instructions above. If you want to play with friends, press the + Button before inviting others to create a link code you can share.

Select Pokemon Based on Moves

Things to look out for when swapping Pokemon
Does it have strong Moves from its Type? Does it have a good Move Coverage? Does it have good Support Moves?

The strength of a Pokemon is of course important, but what you really want to look out for when choosing and swapping Rental Pokemon is their Moveset. For example, Seismitoad is a strong Pokemon, but the Rental version doesn't know any moves of it's Type and none of the Moves it does know are very useful.

In cases like the example, it's better to choose a Pokemon with a better Moveset, even if it's a lower evolution.

Great Support Moves

Moves	Good Points
Reflect Light Screen	Can halve damage taken using just one turn, making it possible to safely process through the raids.
Status Ailments other than Poison	Paralyzis and Sleep can stop the opponent's movements, and Burn can keep your HP higher by lowering their physical damage. Poison is good in prolonged battles, but here you want to defeat the opponent quickly and preserve as much HP as possible.
Life Dew	Life Dew restores 25% of all party Pokemon, making it great for survivability.
Wide Guard	Great against Landorus and other Legendaries that attack the whole party.

Aim for Pokemon Strong Against the Legendary Pokemon

When you begin a Dynamax Adventure, you can see the Type of the Legendary waiting at the end. Use this information when you plan your route, and try to catch and use Pokemon that are strong against that type!

Get Help from NPCs and Items

Event	Effect
Backpacker	Get a Held Item to have your Pokemon hold.
Scientist	Change your Pokemon to a random Rental Pokemon.
Berries	Heals some HP for all Pokemon in the Party.

If you are struggling, we recommend getting help from the various people and items found during the Adventure. Keep in mind that Held Items will remain even if you change your Pokemon and try to pick an item that will be good in several situations.

Tips for Online Adventures

How Multiplayer Dynamax Adventures Work
The party leader decides the Legendary Pokemon. Legendary Pokemon can only be caught once. Pokemon go to the quickest player. There's a Dynite Ore bonus for playing with others.

The Party Leader Set the Legendary

The Legendary Pokemon can only be decided by the party leader. If you are aiming for a specific Pokemon, make sure you enter the Adventure after your party leader.

Legendary Pokemon Can Only be Caught Once

If you have caught a Legendary Pokemon and enter and Adventure for it again, you won't be able to catch it. For the party leader, a message will pop up saying you are unable to catch it, and for the other party members the Pokemon will simpl run away.

Pokemon Go to the Quickest Player

When you catch a Pokemon, the player who first press to swap will get it. If you are able to talk with the other players you can plan out who should have it, but generally try to avoid button mashing on the selection screen.

Dynite Ore Bonus for Playing with Others

You get bonus Dynite Ores for playing with others, so if you want to get as many Ores as possible you should play online or with friends.

Available Dynamax Pokemon

List of Legendary Pokemon and Ultra Beasts

Many Legendary Pokemon from previous generations now have a chance of appearing in the Dynamax Adventures, along with Ultra Beasts.

Note: While some of these are version exclusives you can still join Adventures for all of them online, no matter what version you're using.

Available in Both Versions

Articuno	Zapdos	Moltres	Mewtwo
Raikou	Entei	Suicune	Rayquaza
Uxie	Mesprit	Azelf	Heatran
Giratina	Cresselia	Landorus	Kyurem
Zygarde	Tapu Koko	Tapu Lele	Tapu Bulu
Tapu Fini	Nihilego	Buzzwole	Pheromosa
Xurkitree	Celesteela	Kartana	Guzzlord
Necrozma	Stakataka	Blacephalon

Sword Exclusives

Ho-oh	Latios	Groudon	Dialga
Tornadus	Reshiram	Xerneas	Solgaleo

Shield Exclusives

Lugia	Latias	Kyogre	Palkia
Thundurus	Zekrom	Yveltal	Lunala

Find Legendary Pokemon by talking to Peonia

Peonia will give you one-time offers where she will teach you the location of a Legendary Pokemon in return for 5 pieces of Dynite Ore. If you're looking for a specific Pokemon, Peonia might be the easiest way to find it! However, she will only teach the location of Pokemon available in your Version.

First Legendary will Always be Suicune

The Dynamax Adventure you go through first will always have Suicune waiting at the end. You don't have to catch or defeat it to continue the story!

Playing Online will Randomize first Legendary

We have gotten comments that playing online resulted in a different Legendary, even on the first run. As such, we recommend playing without going online or inviting others if you want to get Suicune first!

Normal and Rental Pokemon

Even if you fail, you get to keep one of the Pokemon you caught during the Adventure. This includes the Legendary, however, so make sure you don't accidentally choose the wrong Pokemon in the end!

Gourgeist (Super Size)	Gourgeist (Large Size)	Gourgeist (Small Size)	Quagsire
Crawdaunt	Ninjask	Hitmonlee	Hitmonchan
Hitmontop	Pangoro	Klang	Klinklang
Vespiquen	Bronzong	Drifblim	Eldegoss
Cherrim (Sunshine Form)	Cherrim	Skuntank	Palpitoad
Seismitoad	Dusclops	Machoke	Haunter
Seaking	Octillery	Basculin	Pyukumuku
Carkol	Dugtrio	Alolan Dugtrio	Boldore
Charjabug	Gurdurr	Swoobat	Vikavolt
Barraskewda	Perrserker	Persian	Alolan Persian
Ribombee	Gourgeist	Raichu	Alolan Raichu
Vaporeon	Jolteon	Flareon	Noctowl
Araquanid	Lanturn	Galarian Stunfisk	Stunfisk
Whiscash	Gastrodon	Barbaracle	Salazzle
Bisharp	Greedent	Galarian Weezing	Weezing
Sudowoodo	Clefairy	Clefable	Togetic
Munchlax	Whimsicott	Rhydon	Escavalier
Accelgor	Beheeyem	Unfezant	Beartic
Drapion	Lampent	Malamar	Sneasel
Maractus	Sigilyph	Thievul	Torkoal
Mimikyu	Qwilfish	Jellicent	Cramorant
Durant	Heatmor	Heliolisk	Galarian Linoone
Linoone	Hawlucha	Flygon	Fraxure
Cofagrigus	Obstagoon	Doublade	Polteageist
Indeedee	Indeedee (Female)	Trevenant	Shiinotic
Oranguru	Passimian	Morpeko	Falinks
Togedemaru	Dubwool	Frosmoth	Grapploct
Pincurchin	Mantine	Wailmer	Galarian Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime	Rotom	Ditto	Charmeleon
Drakloak	Liepard	Boltund	Diggersby
Cinccino	Tsareena	Gloom	Vileplume
Bellossom	Roselia	Pelipper	Galvantula
Manectric	Vanillish	Piloswine	Glalie
Froslass	Claydol	Mudsdale	Crustle
Golurk	Musharna	Xatu	Bewear
Abomasnow	Ivysaur	Wartortle	Sandslash
Alolan Sandslash	Nidoqueen	Nidoking	Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff	Golduck	Poliwrath	Kadabra
Tentacruel	Slowbro	Magneton	Exeggutor
Marowak	Alolan Marowak	Lickitung	Chansey
Tangela	Kangaskhan	Seadra	Starmie
Scyther	Jynx	Electabuzz	Magmar
Tauros	Porygon	Dragonair	Azumarill
Politoed	Slowking	Dunsparce	Skarmory
Miltank	Grovyle	Sceptile	Combusken
Blaziken	Marshtomp	Swampert	Exploud
Lairon	Sharpedo	Altaria	Cradily
Armaldo	Absol	Sealeo	Relicanth
Metang	Luxray	Lopunny	Stoutland
Audino	Scolipede	Lilligant	Krookodile
Emolga	Amoonguss	Cryogonal	Mienshao
Druddigon	Bouffalant	Talonflame	Tyrantrum
Aurorus	Dedenne	Klefki	Lycanroc (Midnight Form)
Lycanroc (Midday Form)	Lurantis	Comfey	Palossand

Dynamax Adventure Rewards

Dynite Ores

Whether you clear or fail your Dynamax Adventures, you will always get a reward of Dynite Ores. The rewards seem to vary from 1 to 13, with the latter being the maximum.

Dynite Ore Farming Guide

Get a Maximum of 13 Dynite Ores

List of Bonuses	Dynite Ores
Investigated the den. Defeat a Pokemon.	1 - 4
Reached the innermost area. Win the last Battle.	2
Caught a very special Pokemon. Catch a Legendary Pokemon.	3
Safe Adventure. Clear the adventure without any Pokemon fainting.	2
Connected with others to play. Clear the adventure with a party formed online.	2

Clothing Items from Peonia

On top of her offers to show you where specific Legendary Pokemon are hiding, Peonia will also give you clothing items she finds during her own Dynamax Adventures!

Where do You Start Dynamax Adventures?

Close to Crown Tundra Station

After getting to the Crown Tundra Station and fighting Peony for the first time, follow him almost straight down the slope to find the Max Lair. After visiting once, you will unlock the Flying Taxi service and become able to go there directly!

The Crown Tundra Story Walkthrough

How to Start a Dynamax Adventure

You can start a Dynamax Adventure by talking to the scientist in the Max Lair Lobby.

Is the Crown Tundra DLC Necessary?

Dynamax Adventures are a new feature added in the Crown Tundra DLC, but it's not yet clear if people who have not purchased the DLC can participate. We believe it is required, but we'll let you know as more information gets revealed!

What are Dynamax Adventures?

Take on the Dynamax Burrows with a Four-Man Group!

Dynamax Adventures are a new feature where four trainers work together to navigate the burrows that Dynamax Pokemon make their home.

Navigate Branching Paths

Dynamax Adventures force players to decide between branching paths and which Dynamax Pokemon they'll battle next. Although the next Pokemon is obscured by shadows, you can see a rough outline and what type they are.

If you play with others, a hidden majority vote on which path to travel will take place.

Face off against Dynamax Pokemon in a Raid Battle

Players will encounter Dynamax Pokemon along the way, forcing them into a Raid Battle similar to a normal Max Raid Battle.

You Restart from the Beginning if you Lose a Battle!

Your team will be blown to the entrance of the burrow if you lose a raid battle, forcing you start from the beginning!

How to Win Max Raid Battles

Related Guides

The Crown Tundra DLC

The Crown Tundra Front Page

Crown Tundra Guides & Walkthroughs

The Crown Tundra Pokedex	Crown Tundra Walkthrough
Crown Tundra Maps	Post-Game Content
Dynamax Adventures	Galarian Star Tournament
Glastrier or Spectrier?	Regieleki or Regidrago?
All Footprint Locations	Dex Completion and Rewards
Shiny Legendary Hunting	How to Get Ultra Beasts
Get the Ability Patch	Dynite Ore Farming Guide

Crown Tundra Pokemon Lists

All New Pokemon	All Legendaries
Dynamax Adventure Pokemon List	Version Exclusives

Crown Tundra Pokemon Guides

How to Get Crown Tundra Pokemon
Calyrex	Glastrier	Spectrier
Galarian Articuno	Galarian Zapdos	Galarian Moltres
Regirock	Regice	Registeel
Regidrago	Regieleki	Regigigas
Cobalion	Terrakion	Virizion
Keldeo	Galarian Slowking	Spiritomb
Cosmog	Poipole	Necrozma

Game Information

• How to Download the Software Update
• How to Buy and Download
• Release Time
• Price & Cost of All Versions
• All Preorder and Early Purchase Bonuses
• Is the Expansion Pass DLC Worth It?

Other Guides

• How to Get to the Crown Tundra
• How to Get the Reveal Glass
• How to Get the Hoenn Starters
• New Moves for Returning Pokemon
• Crown Tundra Useful Characters and their Locations