These Gigantamax Blastoise counters are what you need in your battle party against Gigantamax Blastoise. You will need to get them ready for the upcoming Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battles in Six-Star Power Spots.
Strongest Attackers
Gigantamax Blastoise is weak to Electric- and Grass-type attacks. Therefore, the following are the Pokémon you can use in your battle strategy’s attacker role.
- Gigantamax Rillaboom
- Gigantamax Venusaur
- Dynamax Zapdos
- Gigantamax Toxtricity
These are the Pokémon you switch into during the Dynamax/Gigantamax phase to deal maximum damage.
Strongest Defenders/Healers
Gigantamax Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its attacks are weak against the following Pokémon, which you can use in your battle strategy’s defender or healer role.
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)
- Dynamax Blissey
- Dynamax Blastoise
- Dynamax Metagross
These Pokémon are great tanks against Gigantamax Blastoise. They are Pokémon that can stay in the battle to build the Max meter and survive hits. Defenders take up the bulk of the damage. Healers can take damage and can restore the health of the Pokémon in battle during the Dynamaxing/Gigantamaxing phase of the Max Battle.
Other viable options
Based on the attackers and tankers, the following Pokémon are viable against Gigantamax Blastoise.
- Dynamax Latias, as a tank.
- Gigantamax Lapras, as a tank.
- Gigantamax Snorlax, as a tank.
- Dynamax Raikou, as an attacker.
- Dynamax Rillaboom, as an attacker.
Recommended Counters against Gigantamax Blastoise
The table below provides you with the Pokémon you should have in your battle team for optimal results.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Blissey | Pound | Any | Healer |
| Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) | Metal Claw | Bahemoth Bash | Defender |
| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Attacker |
If you plan to use any of the other options, ensure they have the following attacks/moves.
- Gigantamax Venusaur: Vine Whip (Fast Attack) and G-Max Vine Lash (Charged Attack)
- Gigantamax Toxtricity: Spark (Fast Attack) and G-Max Stun Shock (Charged Attack)
- Dynamax Zapdos: Charge Beam (Fast Attack) and Zap Cannon (Charged Attack)
- Dynamax Raikou: Thunder Shock (Fast Attack) and Thunder (Charged Attack)
- Dynamax Rillaboom: Razor Leaf (Fast Attack) and Drum Beating (Charged Attack)
- Dynamax Blastoise: Water Gun (Fast Attack) and Hydro Cannon (Charged Attack)
- Dynamax Metagross: Fury Cutter (Fast Attack) and Meteor Mash (Charged Attack)
- Dynamax Latias: Dragon Breath (Fast Attack) and Thunder (Charged Attack)
- Gigantamax Lapras: Water Gun (Fast Attack) and Hydro Pump (Charged Attack)
- Gigantamax Snorlax: Lick (Fast Attack) and Superpower (Charged Attack)
Battle Strategy
Now that you have the team, here are the tried and tested strategies you should employ when battling Gigantamax Blastoise in Max Battles.
- Run two roles: use two defenders and one attacker.
- Start with a Defender
- Build the Max meter quickly by having a Fast Attack that charges the Charged Attack faster, by not using Charged Attacks, and by tapping on the Max Meter tool that shows up a few times during the battle.
- Switch to the Attacker during the Dynamax/Gigantamax phase. Use the Charged Attacks here ONLY.
Other Important things to note
- Dynamax Pokémon’s Fast attack determines the type of their Max Attack. It is essential to ensure your Dynamax Pokémon has the correct Fast attack type.
- Gigantamax Pokémon’s type determines the type of their Max Attack. It is essential to ensure you use the correct Gigantamax Pokémon type.
- Ensure the counters you choose have their Max Moves (Max Attack, Max Guard, and Max Spirit) set to at least Max Level 2. The best strategy is as follows.
- Level up your Attackers’ Max Attack to level 2.
- Level up your Defenders’ Max Guard to level 2.
- Level up your Healers’ Max Spirit to level 2.
- If you find it difficult to defeat Gigantamax Blastoise, you can either choose to use Max Mushroom or use Eternatus’ Dynamax Cannon Adventure Effect. Use either of these in addition to the best counters above.
- If you encounter a Gigantamax Blastoise with 1409 CP after defeating it in Power Spot, that’s a hundo. If it is shiny, that’s a shundo!
Max out your chances for victory with Campfire!
If you are looking for who to battle with, Campfire makes it easier to find both Max Battles and other Trainers. Check out the Niantic Campfire for a Community Ambassador-hosted event and go there. You will also get free Max Particles when you check-in at the event via Campfire.
Good luck!
