Dynamax Ralts has made its global Pokemon GO debut, and trainers worldwide are racing to catch this powerful Psychic/Fairy-type! As the foundation for Dynamax Gardevoir—currently the strongest Fairy-type Dynamax attacker—Ralts is an absolute must-catch. Here’s everything you need to dominate Max Battles and secure your shiny!
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Pokemon Go Dynamax Ralts Quick Stats
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Debut Date | November 10, 2025 |
| Battle Type | One-star Max Battles |
| Active Hours | 6 AM – 9 PM daily |
| CP Range | 275-308 (Level 20, no boost) |
| Shiny Availability | Yes (1 in 512 odds) |
| Best Weaknesses | Ghost, Steel, Poison |
Three Ways to Obtain Dynamax Ralts
Method 1: One-Star Max Battles (Primary Method)
Dynamax Ralts appears in one-star Max Battles throughout the Tales of Transformation season, with special focus during the Max Monday event on November 10. These battles run daily from 6 AM to 9 PM at Power Spots near you.
The good news? Any strong attacker above 1,000 CP easily defeats Dynamax Ralts. According to Niantic’s Pokemon GO battle mechanics, targeting its triple weaknesses—Ghost, Steel, and Poison-types—speeds up battles considerably.
Popular counters include Metagross, Gengar, and Roserade. After victory, catch it within the 275-308 CP range for perfect IVs (15/15/15 at 308 CP without weather boost).
Method 2: Research Tasks
Complete specific research quests during the Pokemon GO Wild Area event for guaranteed Dynamax Ralts encounters. The Into the Wild Collection Challenge rewards Dynamax Ralts upon completion—one of the easiest guaranteed methods.
Check our Pokemon GO event guide for complete research task breakdowns!
Method 3: Trading
If Max Battles aren’t accessible or time is limited, trade with friends who’ve caught Dynamax Ralts. Since regular Ralts is already registered in most Pokedexes, this doesn’t count as a Special Trade, making it cost-effective for Stardust.
Trading also provides rerolled IVs, potentially improving poor catches into competitive specimens.
Can Dynamax Ralts Be Shiny?
Yes! Shiny Dynamax Ralts is available with approximately 1 in 512 odds—standard Max Battle shiny rates according to The Pokemon Company’s mechanics. The shiny variant features Ralts’s iconic blue coloring instead of green.
Max out your shiny hunting with our Pokemon GO shiny strategies guide for advanced techniques!
Evolution Path & Competitive Value
Dynamax Ralts evolves into Kirlia (25 Candy), then branches:
- Gardevoir (100 Candy) – Elite Fairy/Psychic attacker
- Gallade (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone, males only) – Fighting/Psychic powerhouse
Dynamax Gardevoir dominates as the premier Fairy-type Dynamax attacker until G-Max Fairies arrive. Its Max Starfall (from Charm) and Max Mindstorm (from Confusion) deliver devastating damage in Power Spot battles.
Max Move Upgrade Costs:
- Level 1: 400 Max Particles + 70 Candy
- Level 2: 600 Max Particles + 120 Candy
- Level Max: 800 Max Particles + 50 Candy XL
Prioritize upgrading Gardevoir’s Max Moves for maximum competitive advantage in raids and Max Battles.
Battle Strategy Tips
Target Dynamax Ralts with these optimal attackers:
- Metagross (Steel): Meteor Mash + Earthquake
- Gengar (Ghost): Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Roserade (Poison): Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Solo players can easily complete one-star Max Battles, while groups of 2-3 trainers demolish it in seconds. Save your Premium Battle Passes for higher-tier targets.
FAQs
What’s the best evolution for Dynamax Ralts—Gardevoir or Gallade?
For Max Battle purposes, Gardevoir significantly outperforms Gallade due to superior Fairy-type Max Moves. Gardevoir ranks as the top Fairy Dynamax attacker, making it essential for competitive play. Gallade serves niche Fighting-type roles but doesn’t match Gardevoir’s versatility. Evolve female Ralts or males you plan to use competitively into Gardevoir.
Do I need weather boost to get high IV Dynamax Ralts?
No, but it helps! Weather boost raises the level cap from 20 to 25, increasing the CP range to approximately 344-385. This doesn’t improve IV odds but provides higher-level catches requiring less power-up investment. Cloudy weather boosts Fairy-types, while Windy weather boosts Psychic-types—both benefit Ralts.
