What is it? How do you use it? Why are there specific dynamax raids for what seem to be average Pokemon (not legendaries)? If anyone has an insights I’m trying to understand what the deal is.
Im not sure about GO, and if its mechanics are any different than the main series, but its just another gimmick similar to delta species in the TCG, and mega evolutions in GO. Id be curious on the playerbases thoughts on terrastallization when its hits GO.
I’m with you. I was a huge Pokemon Go player from 2016-2020. Took a long break, but starting to get back into it again.
My friend tried to explain it to me, but still equally confused and seems to be even more of a gimmick in Pokemon Go. Scopely is pushing it hard though with all the research quests…I’ve been doing some just to check off the quests. Also seems like you can raid the same power spots multiple times?..such an awkward mechanic
Honestly I consider Dynamax just another “thing to do.” There is a chance at rare candy XL when you beat them which is nice. It’s basically just another way to have your rebuild the same Pokemon again since only Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokemon can be used in these battles. Gigantamax Pokemon are new dex entries, but you need tons of people for them and they typically only come around during max battle days which are basically raid days.
Dynamax is a semi-separate system within GO. While you can use non-Dynamax and Dynamax Pokemon in regular raids, PvP, gyms, etc, only Dynamax Pokemon can be used in Max Battles.
Because you have to use Dynamax mons in Max/Gigantamax Battles, the main draw of Max Battles is to get good Pokemon to use there. You can’t do a Gigantamax battle unless you have good Dynamax Pokemon to beat the raid.
The answer to this question is not a fun one. They’re trying to squeeze more life out of the game by forcing you to get and invest in new things. You have to get dynamax pokemon to use in dynamax battles. You can’t use what you already have. It’s the same reason they trickle out the shadows. You need better ones than you already have. The new super mega mechanic is the same. It rewards players for investing in new pokemon and penalizes using your old ones. It’s all to keep people playing longer and investing into the game. Aside from that, there is no need for these systems to be as chopped up as they are.