Gigantamax Duraludon Counters Guide (November 2026)

Gigantamax Duraludon retains its dual Steel/Dragon typing. This leaves it with only two weaknesses: Fighting and Ground. Meanwhile, it boasts 9 resistances—notably resisting Normal, Flying, Electric, Bug, Rock, Steel, Water, Grass, and Poison.

To tackle a Tier 6 Gigantamax, your 3-Pokémon team needs designated Attackers, Defenders, and Healers.

Gigantamax Duraludon will be making its debut in Pokémon during the in-person Pokémon GO Wild Area event in Sendai, Japan, and in Mexico City, Mexico. Following the regional in-person debuts, it will roll out globally during the Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 Global. Trainers who cannot attend the live city experiences can coordinate remotely or prepare their Power Spots ahead.

Gigantamax Duraludon Recommended Counters

1. Best Primary Attackers

Your main attackers step in during the Dynamax Phase to burst heavy super-effective damage. Level up their Max Attack nodes to Level 3 to maximize damage output.

1. Gigantamax Machamp (The Undisputed #1 Attacker) with Fast Move Counter or Karate Chop and Max Move: G-Max Chi Strike

2. Dynamax Excadrill with Fast Move: Mud-Slap or Mud Shot and  Max Move: Max Quake

3. Dynamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike / Single Strike) with Fast Move: Counter or Rock Smash and Max Move: Max Knuckle

4. Dynamax Rhyperior with Fast Move: Mud-Slap and Max Move: Max Quake

5. Dynamax Gallade or Dynamax Machamp with Fast Move: Low Kick (Gallade) / Counter (Machamp) and Max Move: Max Knuckle

2. Top Tanks and Defenders

Defenders absorb Gigantamax Duraludon’s un-dodgable area-of-effect moves and heavy single-target attacks while charging the Max Meter outside of the Dynamax Phase. They focus on executing Level 3 Max Guard during the Dynamax phase.

1. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Fast Move: Metal Claw and Charged Move: Behemoth Bash

2. Dynamax Registeel with Fast Move: Lock-On or Metal Claw

3. Zacian (Crowned Sword) or Dynamax Metagross with Fast Move: Metal Claw / Shadow Claw

3. Dedicated Healers

Gigantamax battles are long endurance fights. Healers focus on executing Level 3 Max Spirit during the Dynamax phase to restore team HP.

1. Dynamax Blissey with Fast Move: Pound and Max Move

2. Dynamax Snorlax or  Gigantamax Lapras or Dynamax Wailord with Fast Move: Lick / Water Gun

Gigantamax Duraludon Battle Strategy & 4-Player Team Composition

In 6-Star Gigantamax Battles, players are organized into groups of up to 4 within the larger lobby. Distributing roles across your 4-person squad guarantees quick clears:

Tactical Tips

• Fast Energy Generation: Outside the Dynamax Phase, rely on fast attacks (0.5-second fast moves like Pound or Lock-On) to fill the central Max Meter as quickly as possible.

• Collect Energy Icons: Swipe into the glowing energy icons that pop up on the battle floor to accelerate meter growth.

• Cheer Mechanic: If all 3 of your Pokémon faint, tap the Cheer button continuously—this boosts the Max Meter fill rate for your remaining teammates.

Gigantamax Duraludon Catch CP and 100% IV Values

After defeating Gigantamax Duraludon at a Power Spot, the post-battle capture encounter CP ranges are:

• 100% IV (Level 20, Regular Weather): 1,753 CP

Defeating Gigantamax Duraludon in Pokémon GO Max Battles requires more than just raw power. It demands a strategic blend of Fighting- and Ground-type attackers, disciplined role allocation, and well-timed defensive shielding. Whether you are battling during the in-person Pokémon GO Wild Area events or jumping into the Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 Global Day, coordinating your 4-player team will make all the difference between victory and a wiped lobby. Prepare your G-Max Machamps and Excadrills, communicate with your squad, and claim your legendary steel-dragon Pokémon!

For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.