Which are the best Gigantamax Pokémon to have in Pokémon GO? Although, at the time of writing this, there are only 8 Gigantamax Pokémon that are currently released in Pokémon GO. However, there are a few we can start analyzing based on their type in Pokémon GO.
Gigantamax Pokémon Type
There are 18 various Pokémon types in Pokémon GO. The currently released Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO and their Pokémon-type are as follows.
- Gigantamax Venusaur: Grass- and Poison-type.
- Gigantamax Charizard: Fire- and Flying-type.
- Gigantamax Blastoise: Water-type.
- Gigantamax Gengar: Ghost- and Poison-type.
- Gigantamax Kingler: Water-type.
- Gigantamax Lapras: Water- and Ice-type.
- Gigantamax Snorlax: Normal-type.
- Gigantamax Toxtricity: Electric and Poison-type.
Here, we see that we currently have 9 different types which are Grass, Poison, Fire, Flying, Water, Ghost, Ice, Normal, and Electric. So which are the best Gigantamax Pokémon to have in Pokémon GO for each type?
Best Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO for each Pokémon-type
To classify the best for each Pokémon-type, we will differentiate them based on their attack, defense, and healing capabilities. In Pokémon GO, their attack is called G-Max, defense is Max Guard, and healing is called Max Spirit.
G-Max Attack
The table below shows the best Gigantamax for each Pokémon type based on their attack capabilities. Please note that this analysis considered only perfect IV Pokémon at their highest level. This is what is generally called Level 50 hundo Pokémon.
| Pokémon Type | The Best | Type Fast Attack | Type Charged Attack | Attack Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip | G-Max Vine Lash | 198 |
| Poison | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | 224 |
| Fire | Gigantamax Charizard | Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | 223 |
| Flying | Gigantamax Charizard | Wing Attack | G-Max Wildfire | 223 |
| Water | Gigantamax Kingler | Bubble | G-Max Foam Burst | 240 |
| Ghost | Gigantamax Gengar | Lick | G-Max Terror | 261 |
| Ice | Gigantamax Lapras | Ice Shard | G-Max Resonance | 165 |
| Normal | Gigantamax Snorlax | Lick | G-Max Replenish | 190 |
| Electric | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark | G-Max Stun Shock | 224 |
Max Guard
The table below shows the best Gigantamax for each Pokémon type based on their defense capabilities. Also, note that this analysis considered only perfect IV Pokémon at their highest level.
| Pokémon Type | The Best | Type Fast Attack | Type Charged Attack | Defense Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip | G-Max Vine Lash | 189 |
| Poison | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | 140 |
| Fire | Gigantamax Charizard | Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | 173 |
| Flying | Gigantamax Charizard | Wing Attack | G-Max Wildfire | 173 |
| Water | Gigantamax Blastoise | Water Gun | G-Max Cannonade | 207 |
| Ghost | Gigantamax Gengar | Lick | G-Max Terror | 149 |
| Ice | Gigantamax Lapras | Ice Shard | G-Max Resonance | 174 |
| Normal | Gigantamax Snorlax | Lick | G-Max Replenish | 169 |
| Electric | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark | G-Max Stun Shock | 140 |
Max Spirit
The table below shows the best Gigantamax for each Pokémon type based on their healing capabilities. Likewise, note that this analysis considered only perfect IV Pokémon at their highest level.
| Pokémon Type | The Best | Type Fast Attack | Type Charged Attack | Attack Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip | G-Max Vine Lash | 190 |
| Poison | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | 181 |
| Fire | Gigantamax Charizard | Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | 186 |
| Flying | Gigantamax Charizard | Wing Attack | G-Max Wildfire | 186 |
| Water | Gigantamax Lapras | Water Gun | G-Max Resonance | 277 |
| Ghost | Gigantamax Gengar | Lick | G-Max Terror | 155 |
| Ice | Gigantamax Lapras | Ice Shard | G-Max Resonance | 277 |
| Normal | Gigantamax Snorlax | Lick | G-Max Replenish | 330 |
| Electric | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark | G-Max Stun Shock | 181 |
Conclusion
Since there is not a lot of Gigantamax Pokémon currently in Pokémon GO, it is very clear that there is not a lot of analysis to be done. However, as we have seen, the main difference is with the Gigantamax Water-type Pokémon. If you need a Water-type attacker in your max battle team, use Gigantamax Kingler. Water-type defender? Use Gigantamax Blastoise. Water-type healer? Use Lapras.
Please note that this analysis will be updated to reflect the best Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO for each Pokémon type as soon as new Gigantamax Pokémon are released in Pokémon GO. According to Pokémon Wiki, examples of future Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO are Fighting-Type Machamp, Fighting- and Dark/Water-type Urshifu, Bug- and Flying-type Butterfree, Electric-type Pikachu, Normal-type Eevee, and nineteen others.
