How to get Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO will debut on October 1, 2024, at 6 am local time with the beginning of the second month of the Max Out season. It follows Wooloo and Skwovet and accompanies the Galar starters as the first creatures from Gen VIII to get a Dynamax forme in Niantic's mobile game.

While Falinks is not the most powerful creature out there, given the offensive viability of Fighting-type moves, having a STAB user of Max Knuckle will give you an edge in upcoming Max Battles. This makes Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO a must-have.

This article covers everything you need to know about acquiring Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO, and how you can use it.

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How to get Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO

Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO can be caught in the following ways in October 2024:

• 3-star Max Battles
• Trade

Falinks in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

3-star Max Battles

Dynamax Falinks will appear as a 3-star Power Spot boss at 6 am local time on October 1, 2024. These battles can be challenged at local Power Spots every day until further notice from Niantic between 6 am and 9 pm local time.

You (and up to three other trainers) can challenge Falinks by spending 400 Max Particles. Take your chance even if you think you can't win, as this resource is only consumed if you win the fight.

Only Dynamax-capable Pocket Monsters can challenge Falinks Max Battles. Given the critter's mono-Fighting-typing, those with Psychic-, Flyning-, and Fairy-type Fast Moves will be most effective.

Once you take down Dynamax Falinks, you will get a chance to capture it and subsequently power it up and use it in Max Battles.

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Trade

Dynamax Falinks can be traded with other players. Note that unless you already have Falinks registered on your account, it will count as a Special Trade. Moreover, the traded 'mon will retain its unlocked Max Moves, but any level-ups will be canceled out during the Trade.

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Can Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO be shiny?

Shiny Falinks (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, the Dynamax Falinks you capture after defeating the Pokemon GO Power Spot boss can be shiny. While the exact shiny odds are not confirmed, expect it to have the default 1-in-64.

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FAQs

1) Can you evolve Dynamax Falinks in Pokemon GO?

Since Falinks does not have an evolution, Dynamax Falinks cannot be evolved.

2) What Max Moves does Dynamax Falins learn?

Dynamax Falinks can use the following Max Moves in Pokemon GO:

• Max Knuckle (Falinks learns only Counter and Rock Smash—both Fighting-type attacks)

3) How much do Dynamax Falinks Max Moves cost?

Dynamax Falinks' Max Guard and Max Spirit can be unlocked for 400 MP and 70 Candy each. To level up these moves, you need the following resources:

• Level 1 to Level 2: 600 MP and 120 Candy
• Level 2 to Level 3 (Max! level): 1,500 MP and 50 Candy XL

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Note that the last section is based on data from the only other 3-star Max Battle boss, Dynamax Beldum in Pokemon GO. If there are any differences, we will update the information.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts

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