We go over the three Gigantamax forms introduce in the latest Sword and Shield trailer.
We go over all the Gigantamax forms that the latest Pokémon Sword and Shield trailer revealed.
A new feature in Pokémon Sword and Shield is the power to make your Pokémon grow into a giant. This new feature is called Dynamax. Dynamax can only work in particular areas, and you need the Dynamax band to use it. Players can only use it once per battle, and it will only last for three turns.
In today’s Pokémon Sword and Shield trailer, it revealed that some Pokémon could transform into a new form while Dynamaxing. These new forms are called Gigantamax, and currently, only three Pokémon are known to have Gigantamax types.
Only certain Pokémon have Gigantamax forms. Gigantamax primarily functions the same way as Dynamax; they make Pokémon grow huge, and it increases their stats. Gigantamax also allows Pokémon to access special moves called G-Max Move. G-Max moves are exclusive to individual Pokémon species.
The three Pokémon who have Gigantamax forms are all-new Pokémon that make their debut in Sword and Shield: Alcremie, Corviknight, and Drednaw. Alcremie is a Fairy-type Pokémon that looks like a walking whip-cream with strawberries on top. Corviknight is a steel/flying type that looks like a big raven dress as a dark knight. Finally, Drednaw is a water type that is simply a snapping turtle.
In a press release from the Pokémon Company, this is how they describe these Pokémon’s Gigantamax forms.
Gigantamax Alcremie
- Type: Fairy
- Height: 98′5″+
- Weight: Unknown
- Ability: Sweet Veil
The cream pouring out of its body hardens when subjected to impacts—the stronger the effect, the harder it becomes—giving Alcremie an impressive resistance to physical attacks. Additionally, the giant “Berry” decorations on Alcremie’s body are as hard as diamonds, and many say that most attacks won’t even be able to leave a scratch. Alcremie will launch high-calorie cream missiles around itself to attack its opponents. Any Pokémon that touches this cream gets filled with energy and euphoria but at the same time will fall into a state of complete confusion. Fairy-type moves used by Gigantamax Alcremie will change to G-Max Finale, which will heal all Pokémon on Alcremie’s side while dealing damage to an opponent.
Gigantamax Corviknight
- Type: Flying/Steel
- Height: 45′11″+
- Weight: Unknown
- Ability: Pressure/Unnerve
Corviknight uses its massive wings to catch updrafts created by Gigantamax energy to hover in the air while it battles. The armor on its body is reinforced, so attacks from Pokémon on the ground barely have any effect. Gigantamax energy has caused the armor covering Corviknight’s wings to separate and become blade birds, capable of flying independently. Flying-type moves used by Gigantamax Corviknight will change to G-Max Wind Rage, which removes any effects of moves like Reflect, Light Screen, Spikes, and Electric Terrain that the opponents may have.
Gigantamax Drednaw
- Type: Water/Rock
- Height: 78′9″+
- Weight: Unknown
- Ability: Strong Jaw / Shell Armor
The power of Gigantamaxing has allowed Drednaw to stand on its hind legs and become bipedal. From its standing position, it can come crashing down on opposing Pokémon and crush them with its massive body. Drednaw usually keeps its neck retracted within its shell, but when it attacks, it can rapidly shoot its neck out. Its jaws are also incredibly strong and can easily bite through massive metal towers. The strength of its jaws combined with the force of its neck gives Drednaw the power to punch a hole through a rocky mountain in a single strike. Water-type moves used by Gigantamax Drednaw will change to G-Max Stonesurge. G-Max Stonesurge doesn’t just deal damage to an opponent—it will scatter sharp rocks around the opponent and cause Pokémon entering the battlefield to take damage.
