Gigantamax Cinderace is a pure Fire-type Gigantamax Pokémon that is weak to Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attacks. Due to its heavy-hitting moveset and massive Max Battle HP pool, utilizing top-tier counters with maxed-out Max Moves is crucial for success.
Gigantamax Cinderace
The Striker Pokémon features a high offensive presence and brings dangerous Fire- and Fighting-type coverage to Max Battles.
Gigantamax Cinderace returns with its Fireball of Fury on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time during the October 2026 Max Battle Day.
Best Gigantamax Cinderace Recommended Counters
The following Pokémon deal maximum super-effective damage to Gigantamax Cinderace as Max Battle Attackers:
| POKÉMON | RECOMMENDED MOVESET |
| Gigantamax Inteleon | Any Fast Attack and G-Max Hydrosnipe |
| Gigantamax Kingler | Any Fast Attack and G-Max Foam Burst |
| Inteleon (Dynamax) | Water Gun and Max Geyser |
| Excadrill (Dynamax) | Mud-Slap or Mud Shot and Max Quake |
| Urshifu (Rapid Strike) | Waterfall and Max Geyser |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down and Max Rockfall |
Note: In Max Battles, your Dynamax Pokémon’s Fast Move determines the typing of its Max Move (e.g., Water Gun yields Max Geyser). However, Gigantamax Pokémon use their signature G-Max moves (G-Max Hydrosnipe for Inteleon, G-Max Foam Burst for Kingler) regardless of their Fast Move type, provided they are unlocked and maxed out. Always double-check your moves before entering the lobby.
Best Roles: Tanks & Healers
The following Pokémon are the best to use as Max Battle Defenders or Healers:
Defenders / Tanks: Dynamax Latias, Gigantamax Blastoise, and Dynamax Omastar excel at soaking up incoming damage while rapidly charging the Max Meter using fast 0.5s moves. Ensure their Max Guard attacks are levelled up.
Healers: Dynamax Blissey and Dynamax Wailord are the premier choices for keeping your group alive via Max Spirit. Ensure their Max Spirit attacks are levelled up.
Gigantamax Cinderace Raid & Max Battle Tips
Leverage Fast Moves: Tap the screen quickly with 0.5-second fast moves to fill up your Max Meter as fast as possible.
Watch out for Focus Blast: Cinderace’s fighting-type coverage move can heavily punish normal/steel choices, so shield or dodge appropriately.
Coordinate Lobbies: Max Battles split large groups into teams of 4. Organize roles cleanly with dedicated damage dealers, a tank, and a healer.
Maximize Your Catch Chances
- Golden Razz Berries: Pair these with accurate Curveball Throws to drastically increase your catch odds.
- Great/Excellent Throws: Aim consistently for small target rings to maximize catch multipliers.
Hundo CP for Gigantamax Cinderace from Max Battles
After completing a Gigantamax Battle on this, one of the rewards is an encounter with Gigantamax Cinderace. A perfect (or 100) one has 1724 CP. If shiny, that’s a shundo.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many players are needed to defeat Gigantamax Cinderace?
Due to the massive HP scaling of Gigantamax battles, you should aim for a coordinated lobby of at least 10 to 20 active trainers divided into groups of 4, utilizing maxed-out Water-, Ground-, or Rock-type counters.
Can Gigantamax Cinderace be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! If you are fortunate enough to win the Max Battle during the event window, you will have a chance to encounter a Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace.
For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.
