Release Phrase/Name: Grind, Pantera (Spanish for "panther", Japanese for "panther king“)
Represent: Panther
Element: Neutral
Sealed Description: His Zanpakutō's guard resembles a crooked "S", while the sheath and handle are light blue.
Description: Grimmjow's appearance becomes feline and predatory, taking on features such as jagged teeth, clawed hands, paws for feet, and a tail that can be used as a powerful whip. His hair becomes long and flowing, and his eye markings enlarge, extending to the tips of his ears, which also become cat-like. He loses his distinctive jaw mask, which is replaced by a sort of crown on his forehead. His clothing changes to a form-fitting white segmented armour, similar to his original Hollow form.
Ultimate Ability and Techniques:
Enhanced Hierro: Grimmjow's hierro receives an augmentation as well. He was hit by a pointblank Getsuga Tenshō from Ichigo Kurosaki in his vizard state and received no visible damage.
Enhanced Speed/Enhanced Agility: Complimenting to his already impressive speed and power, Grimmjow's released state augments his speed drastically, giving him animal-like agility and movement to match.
Enhanced Power/Strength: His strikes pack enough power to incidentally destroy large skyscraper-sized pillars in Las Noches via collateral damage during the fight with Ichigo. His strength was also enough to send Ichigo through several buildings with one strike, as well as send him flying hundreds of feet with, merely with a few light punches and kicks.
Shockwaves: When in his released form, he can roar loudly enough to create shockwaves in the air.
Darts: He can also fire a large number of explosive "darts" from his elbows with enough charge to demolish huge buildings.
Desgarrón (desugaron; Spanish for "laceration", Japanese for "panther king's claw"): His strongest attack; the ability to create long energy claws from his fingertips.