Which are the best Gigantamax Pokémon to have and use in Pokémon GO? Although at the time of updating this, there are only 15 Gigantamax Pokémon that are currently released in Pokémon GO. However, we can start analyzing these based on their type in Pokémon GO.
Gigantamax Pokémon Type
There are 18 Pokémon types in Pokémon GO. The currently released Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO, their Pokémon-type, and release date are as follows.
- Gigantamax Venusaur: Grass- and Poison-type. October 26, 2024.
- Gigantamax Charizard: Fire- and Flying-type. October 26, 2024.
- Gigantamax Blastoise: Water-type. October 26, 2024.
- Gigantamax Toxtricity: Electric and Poison-type. November 16, 2024.
- Gigantamax Gengar: Ghost- and Poison-type. October 31, 2024.
- Gigantamax Lapras: Water- and Ice-type. December 8, 2024.
- Gigantamax Kingler: Water-type. February 1, 2025.
- Gigantamax Snorlax: Normal-type. April 19, 2025.
- Gigantamax Machamp: Fighting-type. May 25, 2025.
- Gigantamax Rillaboom: Grass-type. May 30, 2025.
- Gigantamax Cinderace: Fire-type. June 7, 2025.
- Gigantamax Inteleon: Water-type. June 14, 2025.
- Gigantamax Butterfree: Bug- and Flying-type. August 3, 2025.
- Gigantamax Garbodor: Poison-type. November 1, 2025.
- Gigantamax Grimmsnarl: Dark- and Fairy-type. November 7, 2025.
Here, we see that we currently have 13 different Gigantamax types. They are Grass, Poison, Fire, Flying, Water, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Fighting, Bug, Dark, and Fairy. So, which are the best Gigantamax Pokémon to have and use in Pokémon GO for each type? The following section will provide you with the list of the best ones.
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 Rillaboom | Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | 239 |
| Poison | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | 224 |
| Fire | Gigantamax Cinderace | Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | 238 |
| Flying | Gigantamax Charizard | Wing Attack | G-Max Wildfire | 223 |
| Water | Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound | G-Max Hydrosnipe | 262 |
| 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 |
| Fighting | Gigantamax Machamp | Karate Chop | G-Max Chi Strike | 234 |
| Bug | Gigantamax Butterfree | Bug Bite | G-Max Befuddle | 167 |
| Dark | Gigantamax Grimmsnarl | Sucker Punch | G-Max Snooze | 227 |
| Fairy | Crowned Sword Zacian* | Metal Claw | Play Rough | 332 |
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 Venusaur | Vine Whip | G-Max Vine Lash | 189 |
| 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 |
| Fighting | Gigantamax Machamp | Karate Chop | G-Max Chi Strike | 159 |
| Bug | Gigantamax Butterfree | Bug Bite | G-Max Befuddle | 137 |
| Dark | Gigantamax Grimmsnarl | Sucker Punch | G-Max Snooze | 139 |
| Fairy | Crowned Sword Zacian* | Metal Claw | Play Rough | 240 |
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 | HP Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | Gigantamax Rillaboom | Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | 225 |
| Poison | Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip | G-Max Vine Lash | 190 |
| Fire | Gigantamax Cinderace | Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | 190 |
| 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 |
| Fighting | Gigantamax Machamp | Karate Chop | G-Max Chi Strike | 207 |
| Bug | Gigantamax Butterfree | Bug Bite | G-Max Befuddle | 155 |
| Dark | Gigantamax Grimmsnarl | Sucker Punch | G-Max Snooze | 216 |
| Fairy | Crowned Sword Zacian* | Metal Claw | Play Rough | 192 |
Conclusion
Since there are not a lot of Gigantamax Pokémon currently in Pokémon GO for all the Pokémon types, 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, Grass-type, Fire-type, Poison-type, and Fairy-type (because of Crowned Sword Zacian) Pokémon. The table below shows an analysis of which Gigantamax Pokémon to use for which purpose.
| Pokémon Type | Attacker | Defender | Healer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Gigantamax Inteleon | Gigantamax Blastoise | Gigantamax Lapras |
| Grass | Gigantamax Rillaboom | Gigantamax Venusaur | Gigantamax Rillaboom |
| Fire | Gigantamax Cinderace | Gigantamax Charizard | Gigantamax Cinderace |
| Poison | Gigantamax Toxtricity | Gigantamax Venusaur | Gigantamax Garbodor |
| Fairy | Crowned Sword Zacian | Crowned Sword Zacian | Gigantamax Grimmsnarl |
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. Examples of future Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO are Fighting- and Dark/Water-type Urshifu, Electric-type Pikachu, Normal-type Eevee, and more.
