Dynamax Deino will make its debut in Pokémon GO on Monday, July 13, 2026, during the Max Monday Forever Forward, from 6:00 a.m local time. It will continue to be at Power Spots until Sunday, July 19, 9:00 p.m. local time. After which, it will be available sparingly.
Please note, you cannot engage in Max Battles at any Power Spot between 9:00 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. local time. Furthermore, Dynamax Deino is most likely going to be at Tier 3 Power Spots. If so, it will cost 400 Max Particles (MP) per battle.
Furthermore, I would not recommend that you remote raid Dynamax Deino. If you do, it will cost you 400 MP and a Remote raid per battle.
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Max Monday Bonuses
The following bonuses are available during the Max Monday Max Battles.
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
- Additional Power Spots will be active compared to the rest of the week.
- Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
- Trainers can now earn one Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles.
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Dynamax Deino Counters
This is a Dark- and Dragon-type Pokémon that is weak to Pokémon with either Fairy-, Fighting-, Dragon-, Ice-, or Bug-type attacks. Therefore, max attackers with Fairy-type attacks are the absolute strongest option due to Deino’s double weakness to Fairy attacks.
Furthermore, Deino can learn a Dragon- or a Normal-type Fast attack. Likewise, it can learn a Dark, Dragon-, or a Normal-type Charged attack. You should use max defenders/healers that resist Dark- and Dragon-type attacks.
The following are the recommended counters to have in your battle party.
- Defender/Healer: Dynamax Blissey with Pound as Fast Attack and any attack as a Charged Attack.
- Attacker/Tanker: Dynamax Machamp with Counter as Fast Attack and Dynamic Punch as a Charged Attack. (Unlocks Max Knuckle for fighting-type damage).
- Attacker: Dynamax Gardevior with Charm as Fast Attack and Dazzling Gleam as a Charged Attack. (Unlocks Max Starfall for double-effective Fairy damage).
Remember, Dynamax Deino will most likely be in Three-Star Max Battles, so most Trainers with a few powered-up Dynamax Pokémon should be able to defeat it comfortably.
Therefore, you may not need to use the above-recommended counters. In that case, make sure you prioritize Dynamax Pokémon with Fairy Max Moves first as your attackers. Examples of these are as follows.
- Dynamax Whimsicott with Charm as a Fast Attack and Moonblast as a Charged Attack.
- Dynamax Sylveon with Charm as a Fast Attack and Moonblast as a Charged Attack.
- Dynamax Hatterene with Charm as a Fast Attack and Dazzling Gleam as a Charged Attack.
Recommended Tips
Dynamax Deino battles shouldn’t be difficult for those who use the recommended counters. However, if you need to pay close attention to the battle, do these.
- Max Moves: Using the right counters with the right attacks is not enough. You also need to level up their max moves. Level up the Max Guard and Max Spirit for the Defender/Healer. Level up the Max Attack for the attackers. All should be at least at level 2.
- Max Energy: During the normal battle phase, ensure you dodge Deino’s charged attacks when possible. Focus on generating Max Energy quickly. Then use the Max Energy in the dynamaxing phase, either to heal (Max Spirit) or guard (Max Guard) the Pokémon in your battle party or to launch attacks (Max Attack) on Deino.
- Battle with Friends: If you don’t have the recommended counters or the resources to level up their max moves, you should plan your battles with Friends who can help.
Rewards
You will get rewarded after you complete each Max Battle. One of the rewards is an encounter with Dynamax Deino. If you are lucky, the encounter can be shiny.
Look out for its distinct alternate coloring: a shiny Deino swaps its usual blue body for a vibrant green, and its dark purple fur collar turns into a bright green as well.
A good encounter has a CP that starts at 560 CP. The hundo CP for a Dynamax Deino received as an encounter after completing a Max Battle is 606 CP. Dynamax Battles are not weather-boosted.
Standard Catch CP Range: 526 – 606 CP.
Dynamax Deino’s debut marks another exciting addition to the Max Monday lineup. Thanks to its Tier 3 status, walking away with a victory won’t require an overwhelming amount of effort or resources. By prioritizing strong Fairy-type attackers like Dynamax Gardevoir or reliable tanks like Dynamax Blissey, you’ll easily glide through these Power Spot encounters.
Happy hunting, Trainers!
