Pokémon GO Max Battle: Counters and Weaknesses for Gigantamax Charizard

Get ready for the Pokémon GO Gigantamax Charizard Max Battle, launching on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10 AM local time. Trainers who emerge victorious in this battle will have the chance to encounter a Gigantamax Charizard. Additionally, lucky participants may even find a Shiny Gigantamax Charizard!

While Gigantamax Charizard is already formidable, its strength escalates significantly as a Max Battle Boss. Defeating it solo is nearly impossible; you’ll need a team of 10 to 40 trainers to bring it down. Initiating the battle requires 800 Max Particles, which will be deducted only if you successfully defeat the boss. Given the sheer power of Gigantamax Max Battle Bosses, a solid strategy involving effective Dynamax or Gigantamax Counters is crucial. This guide outlines the best counters and weaknesses to exploit in Gigantamax Charizard Max Battles.

Gigantamax Charizard's Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokémon GO

Like other Pokémon in Pokémon GO, Gigantamax Charizard has specific moves it is vulnerable to and types it can resist. As a dual-type Pokémon (Fire and Flying), Charizard has several exploitable weaknesses that can be leveraged in battle. Understanding these weaknesses is key to selecting your counters effectively.

Note that remote trainers are not allowed in Max Battles; participants must be within 80 meters of the Power Spot.

Weaknesses of Gigantamax Charizard

- Rock-type Moves

- Electric-type Moves

- Water-type Moves

Resistances of Gigantamax Charizard

- Fairy-type Moves

- Fighting-type Moves

- Fire-type Moves

- Ground-type Moves

- Steel-type Moves

- Bug-type Moves

- Grass-type Moves

Top Counters for Gigantamax Charizard in Max Battle

As a Tier 6 Max Battle Boss, Gigantamax Charizard presents a tough challenge in Pokémon GO. Success hinges on collaborating with multiple trainers, each equipped with powerful counters. Choose Max Battle Counters that utilize move types effective against Gigantamax Charizard's weaknesses and can also benefit from the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect.

By carefully selecting your Pokémon and working together with your team, you can overcome this challenging battle and claim your own Gigantamax Charizard!