Which are the best Gigantamax Pokémon to have and use in Pokémon GO? Although at the time of updating this, there are only 13 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 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 Toxtricity: Electric and Poison-type.
- Gigantamax Gengar: Ghost- and Poison-type.
- Gigantamax Kingler: Water-type.
- Gigantamax Lapras: Water- and Ice-type.
- Gigantamax Snorlax: Normal-type.
- Gigantamax Machamp: Fighting-type.
- Gigantamax Rillaboom: Grass-type
- Gigantamax Cinderace: Fire-type.
- Gigantamax Inteleon: Water-type.
- Gigantamax Butterfree: Bug- and Flying-type.
Here, we see that we currently have 11 different Gigantamax types. They are Grass, Poison, Fire, Flying, Water, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Fighting, and Bug. So, which are the best Gigantamax Pokémon to have and use 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 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 |
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 |
| Fighting | Gigantamax Machamp | Karate Chop | G-Max Chi Strike | 159 |
| Bug | Gigantamax Butterfree | Bug Bite | G-Max Befuddle | 137 |
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 Toxtricity | Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | 181 |
| 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 |
Conclusion
Since there are 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, Grass-type, and Fire-type 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 |
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.
