Pokemon GO Gigantamax Kingler Best Counters, Tips, and Tricks

Get ready, *Pokémon GO* Trainers! Gigantamax Kingler, a formidable 6-Star Raid boss, is making its grand debut during the Max Battle Day on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time. This giant Krabby evolution, the first Gigantamax boss since Lapras, will challenge your raid party to bring their A-game. With only two weaknesses, you'll need to choose your counters wisely.

Gigantamax Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

As a pure Water-type Pokémon in *Pokémon GO*, Gigantamax Kingler is vulnerable only to Grass- and Electric-type attacks, both dealing a whopping 160% super-effective damage. Conversely, it resists Fire-, Water-, Steel-, and Ice-type moves, which only deal 39% damage. Make sure to steer clear of these types of attacks to maximize your effectiveness.

Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler in Pokemon GO

To tackle Gigantamax Kingler effectively, you'll need to deploy Electric- and non-pure Grass-type counters such as **Venusaur, Ivysaur, and Zapdos**. Remember, only Dynamax- or Gigantamax-capable Pokémon can participate in these battles, narrowing your options but still leaving you with solid choices:

Gigantamax Kingler Counter	Type	Fast Attack	Charged Attack
Venusaur	Grass & Poison	Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant
Ivysaur	Grass & Poison	Vine Whip	Power Whip
Zapdos	Electric & Flying	Thunder Shock	Thunder
Greedent	Normal	Bullet Seed	Trailblaze
Dubwool	Normal	Tackle	Wild Charge
Cryogonal	Ice	Frost Breath	Solar Beam

Other viable options like the Grass-type Rillaboom are worth considering. However, be cautious of Gigantamax Kingler's potential moveset, which includes Bubble, Mud Shot, Metal Claw, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell, and the Bug-type X-Scissor, super-effective against pure Grass-types.

Fortunately, Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing neutralizes the impact of X-Scissor. Similarly, Zapdos's Flying type mitigates the threat from Ground-type moves like Mud Shot, which would otherwise be a concern for Electric-and-Poison types like Toxitricity.

Prioritize counters that benefit from a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus). However, non-matching types like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal can still serve as excellent backups, taking only neutral damage from Kingler's attacks. If you're low on super-effective options, consider using neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras for their defensive prowess.

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Can Gigantamax Kingler be Shiny?

Yes, Gigantamax Kingler can appear as a Shiny Pokémon in *Pokémon GO*, as confirmed by the game's announcement for its Max Battle Day event. Defeating it in a raid gives you a chance to encounter and catch a Shiny version, though the odds are estimated at about 1 in 20, similar to other 5-Star Raid bosses.

Don't Forget Max Mushrooms

If your raid party struggles, consider using Max Mushrooms, available for purchase in *Pokémon GO*. These mushrooms double the damage of your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon for 30 seconds, but at a cost of 400 PokeCoins each. They could be the game-changer your team needs.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to defeat Gigantamax Kingler using the best counters during its Max Battle Day, be sure to check out the *Pokémon GO* event schedule for more exciting events throughout February.