Pikachu is the beloved face of the Pokémon series, featuring as Ash Ketchum’s very first Pokémon, best friend, and travel companion. Pikachu is the title Pokémon of Pokémon Yellow Version and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu, and it’s also the only Electric-type starter Pokémon in the game series. Pikachu features in every spinoff of the Pokémon games, and it even features as a playable character in every generation of Super Smash Bros. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pikachu once again gets special treatment by way of its very own Gigantamax Form.
What is Gigantamax Pikachu?
The Gigantamax Factor is an ability some Pokemon can have, which allows them to take on huge forms with different moves than regular Dynamax Pokemon. Gigantamax Pokemon also take on a special appearance that’s different from other Pokemon of that species.
Gigantamax Pikachu becomes extremely bulky (similar to its original, chubby appearance from Gen 1), and its tail grows significantly longer and glows bright yellow with electricity. Gigantamax Pikachu can also use the unique move G-Max Volt Crash, a powerful Electric attack that paralyzes opponents.
How to Get Gigantamax Pikachu?
To get a gift Gigantamax Pikachu in Pokémon Sword and Shield, players must play Sword and Shield on a Nintendo Switch console that has to save data from Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu. The saved data can be on any console profile, and there is no progress requirement (you don’t have to play the game; you only need a save file).
After meeting the above criteria, head to the Wild Area Train Station at the Meetup Spot and talk to the NPCs in the back left corner. After they verify that you have to save data for Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu, they will give you a Pikachu with perfect IVs and the Gigantamax Factor.
Can Gigantamax Pikachu Evolve?
The Gigantamax Pikachu that players receive as a gift by having to save data from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu cannot evolve, similarly to the starter Pokémon from the Let’s Go series. However, these Pokémon can pass down their moves/stats via breeding.
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How do you get a GMAX Pikachu?
To get Gigantamax Pikachu, play Pokémon Sword and Shield on a Nintendo Switch console that has save data from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu, and talk to the NPCs standing in the corner of the train station at the Meetup Spot.
How do I redeem Gigantamax Pikachu?
To get Gigantamax Pikachu, play Pokémon Sword and Shield on a Nintendo Switch console that has save data from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu, and talk to the NPCs standing in the corner of the train station at the Meetup Spot.
Conclusion
Pikachu is one of the only Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield that can Gigantamax in its pre-evolved form. Its diverse moveset and balanced Attack and Special Attack stats make it a versatile addition to many players’ teams. Add Gigantamax Pikachu to your party today!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
