Pokémon GO: How to Defeat Dynamax Uxie in Max Battles

To defeat Dynamax Uxie in five-star Max Battles, enter Power Spots with a coordinated team of three to four trainers, deploy Dynamax Pokémon carrying Ghost- or Dark-type moves, and rotate between Max Guard and damage bursts during the three-turn transformation window. Solo attempts are not viable because Uxie's massive base Defense causes individual attackers to run out of time or faint from accumulated damage.

Dynamax Uxie Weaknesses and Encounter Mechanics

Uxie is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It is weak against Bug-, Dark-, and Ghost-type attacks while resisting Fighting- and Psychic-type moves.

Five-star Max Battles enforce specific limitations:

Eligible Rosters: You can only enter the battle with Dynamax-capable or Gigantamax-capable Pokémon. Standard raid counters cannot participate.
Energy Meter: Standard fast attacks charge the team's central Max Meter. Once filled, active Pokémon enter a three-turn Dynamax phase.
Incoming Charged Attacks: When three red targeting lines appear over your active Pokémon, swipe left or right immediately to dodge Uxie's incoming Psychic-type attacks.
Enrage Timer: Taking too long to defeat Uxie triggers an enrage state, significantly increasing the boss's attack speed and damage output.

Best Dynamax Counters for Uxie

Your team needs a balance between offensive burst damage to beat the clock and defensive bulk to withstand Uxie's Psychic-type attacks.

Counter Pokémon	Typing	Role and Advantage	Recommended Max Moves
Dynamax Gengar	Ghost / Poison	Premier damage dealer via Max Phantasm; takes super-effective damage from Psychic attacks	Max Phantasm
Dynamax Metagross	Steel / Psychic	Defensive anchor; heavily resists incoming Psychic attacks while safely charging the Max Meter	Max Steelspike, Max Strike
Dynamax Excadrill	Ground / Steel	Sturdy meter builder; resists Psychic damage and sustains field presence	Max Steelspike, Max Quake
Dynamax Greedent	Normal	High-stamina tank; neutral to Psychic damage and accesses Dark coverage	Max Darkness, Max Guard

Combat Rotation and Turn Management

Surviving the encounter requires coordinated actions across two alternating battle states: charging the meter and executing the Dynamax window.

Charge Phase: Attack continuously with fast moves to fill the Max Meter. Watch for red targeting lines and dodge incoming Charged Attacks immediately, especially when fielding fragile offensive attackers like Gengar.
Dynamax Turn 1 (Damage Mitigation): Have at least one designated tank or support player use Max Guard to absorb Uxie's incoming multi-target damage.
Dynamax Turn 2 (Sustain): Trigger Max Spirit if any squad member's health drops into critical range, restoring team HP without requiring a swap.
Dynamax Turn 3 (Burst Damage): Have your offensive attackers unleash Max Phantasm or Max Darkness to cut through Uxie’s high Defense stat.

Catching Uxie and Post-Raid Value

Defeating Uxie rewards Premier Balls for the catch encounter. Uxie floats vertically and drifts backward during its idle and attack animations. Wait for its attack animation to finish, set the reticle to a Great or Excellent size using the circle-lock method, and throw a Curveball paired with a Golden Razz Berry. Earning higher-tier Psychic-type catch medals increases your baseline catch rate.

While Uxie lacks the high Attack stat needed for fast raid clears, its defensive bulk makes it a resilient anchor for future high-tier Max Battles. Unlocking and leveling its Max Guard and Max Spirit provides your roster with a reliable tank to support offensive teammates in difficult encounters.