Gigantamax Kingler Counters: Top Tips and Tricks in Pokemon GO

Get ready for an epic showdown in *Pokemon GO* as the formidable 6-Star Raid boss, Gigantamax Kingler, makes its debut. This colossal evolution of Krabby, the first Gigantamax boss since Lapras, will challenge Trainers during its Max Battle Day on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time. To conquer this giant, you'll need a well-prepared raid party with counters tailored to exploit its vulnerabilities.

Gigantamax Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

As a pure Water-type in *Pokemon GO*, Gigantamax Kingler is exclusively vulnerable to Grass- and Electric-type attacks, which deliver a whopping 160% super-effective damage. On the flip side, it's highly resistant to Fire-, Water-, Steel-, and Ice-type moves, reducing their damage to just 39%. It's crucial to steer clear of these types of attacks if you want to take down Kingler efficiently.

Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler in Pokemon GO

To emerge victorious against Gigantamax Kingler, Trainers must deploy Electric- and non-pure Grass-type counters such as **Venusaur, Ivysaur, and Zapdos**. Remember, only Dynamax- or Gigantamax-capable Pokemon can be used in these battles, narrowing your choices but leaving you with several potent options:

**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

While other counters like the Grass-type Rillaboom are viable, be wary 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. X-Scissor is super-effective against pure Grass-types, but Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing neutralizes this threat. Similarly, Zapdos' Flying type mitigates the impact of Ground-type moves like Mud Shot, which would otherwise be devastating to Electric-and-Poison types like Toxitricity.

Prioritize counters that benefit from a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus) for maximum efficiency. However, non-matching types like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, which can learn Grass- or Electric-type moves, serve as excellent backups since they're only susceptible to neutral damage from Kingler's attacks. In a pinch, neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras can also be used as sturdy defenders.

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Can Gigantamax Kingler be Shiny?

Yes, Gigantamax Kingler can appear in its Shiny form in *Pokemon GO*, as confirmed by the game's announcement for its Max Battle Day event. After defeating it, there's a chance to encounter and catch a Shiny Gigantamax Kingler, though the odds are not guaranteed to be high. While the exact probability hasn't been disclosed, it's speculated to be around 1 in 20, similar to other 5-Star Raid bosses.

Don’t Forget Max Mushrooms

If you find yourself struggling against Gigantamax Kingler, consider using Max Mushrooms, available for purchase in *Pokemon GO*. These items double the damage your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon deal for 30 seconds, though they come at a steep price of 400 PokeCoins each. When used strategically, Max Mushrooms can significantly boost your chances of victory.

Now that you're equipped with all the knowledge on how to defeat Gigantamax Kingler with the best counters during its Max Battle Day, don't forget to check out the *Pokemon GO* event schedule for more exciting events happening throughout February.