It's finally possible to catch a Gigantamax Meowth in Pokémon Sword & Shield, which means that all players can use its powers to earn millions of Pokémon dollars with little effort. Pokémon Sword & Shield introduced the concept of Dynamaxing and Gigantamaxing to the series, which allow Pokémon to temporarily become giants and gain access to powerful new attacks.
Gigantamax Pokémon change appearance when they transform and they can use unique attacks called G-Max moves. There were several Gen I Pokémon gained Gigantamax forms in Pokémon Sword & Shield, but three of them were harder to find than the others. Gigantamax Eevee, Meowth, & Pikachu had to be claimed in different ways. In order to acquire a Gigantamax Eevee or Pikachu at launch, the player needs save data from one of the Pokémon Let's Go! games. In order to claim a Gigantamax Meowth, the player needed to download it as a Mystery Gift before January 15 or trade it from another player.
The Gigantamax Meowth Mystery Gift event has ended, but it's now possible to catch one. There is a Gigantamax Meowth Max Raid event currently ongoing in Pokémon Sword & Shield that gives players a chance to encounter one in the Wild Area. This event will run until June 2, so players still have a few more days to nab a Gigantamax Meowth if they missed out on the original Mystery Gift event.
Gigantamax Meowth is no powerhouse on the battlefield, but it's easily one of the most useful Pokémon in the game. The fastest way to earn money in Pokémon Sword & Shield requires the help of a Gigantamax Meowth. In order to pull off this trick, the player needs to have finished the main storyline of Pokémon Sword & Shield, obtain an Amulet Coin or Luck Incense, level up Meowth so it's at least level 65, and make sure it has a Normal-type move. Once these requirements are met, enter the Championship Tournament at Wyndom Stadium and start each match with Meowth. Make sure it turns into its Gigantamax form straight away and have it use G-Max Gold Rush three time. The player can easily acquire over one hundred thousand Pokémon dollars per battle with this trick, which is incredibly useful for people who want to buy stat-boosting items or clothes for their character.
Meowth has been part of the Pokémon franchise since the beginning and Pay Day is one of the few guaranteed ways to make money on a regular basis. The Meowth line hasn't always been the most useful when it comes to competitive battles, but they have finally earned their time in the spotlight in the Galar region, thanks to their ability to make it rain.
Gigantamax Meowth will appear in Max Raids in Pokémon Sword & Shield from May 26 to June 2.