How to Unlock a Max Move in Pokémon GO

Pokémon Go is a free-to-play AR mobile game for iOS and Android where you walk around the real world to find, catch, train, and battle virtual Pokémon that appear overlaid on your phone screen using GPS and your camera. Since its release in 2016, the game has continuously received updates with new features and mechanics.

Max Moves are special, powerful attacks that only become available in battles when a Pokémon is in its Dynamax or Gigantamax form. These moves are far stronger than regular fast or charged moves and often come with added effects like stat boosts or weather changes.

In this article, we'll explore what Max Moves are, how to unlock them, and everything you need to know about these powerful attacks.

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How to Unlock Max Moves

The process of unlocking a Max Move is actually simpler than most players think. Every Dynamax Pokémon starts with Max Strike unlocked at Level 1, but you'll need to manually unlock Max Guard and Max Spirit before you can use them in battles.

Here's how to do it:

1. Launch Pokémon GO

2. Click on the Pokéball icon and then select "Pokémon"

3. Search for "Dynamax" to find your Pokémon with Dynamax capabilities

4. Click on the Pokémon you want to upgrade

5. Scroll down to the "Max Moves" section

6. Select the ability you want to unlock (it will show "LOCKED" underneath)

7. Click "Train" and confirm

The requirements vary depending on which move you're unlocking and the specific Pokémon. Unlocking Max Guard or Max Spirit typically costs 400 Max Particles and 50 Candy as a starting point, though some Pokémon may require different amounts.

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How to Get More Max Particles

Max Particles come from several sources. Power Spots are the primary method, marked on your map with a purple indicator and a large "X" symbol. Each Power Spot gives you 120 Max Particles on your first visit, then 100 Max Particles on all subsequent days.

Walking generates Max Particles automatically. Walk 2 kilometers, then claim 300 Max Particles from the Power Spot tab in the Nearby Screen. This stacks with your Power Spot collections.

Max Particle Packs are consumable items worth 800 Max Particles each. You can purchase these from the in-game shop or Pokémon GO Web Store if you need particles immediately.

Your storage caps at 1,500 Max Particles total. If you collect more than this limit, you'll still receive the full amount. However, once you've obtained 800 or more Max Particles in one day, you can't collect any more until the daily limit resets at 5:00 a.m. local time.

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Final Words

Unlocking Max Moves requires Max Particles, Candy, and access to Dynamax Pokémon. The process is straightforward once you understand the system. Focus on visiting Power Spots daily and walking to build up your Max Particle reserves. Start by unlocking Max Guard and Max Spirit on your strongest Dynamax Pokémon, then gradually level them up as resources allow.

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