Quick facts
About Gigantamax Garbodor
Gigantamax Garbodor is a Poison-type raid boss with unique access to G-Max Malodor. While not the strongest Gigantamax raid Pokémon, it can punish Grass and Fairy counters if not prepared. Its G-Max move spreads poison and adds pressure, so bring strong Psychic and Ground attackers.
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ground •
 Psychic
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Poison •
 Bug •
 Fairy •
 Grass
|
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gigantamax Charizard |
Air Slash, Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | Overheat, Fire Blast, Dragon Claw | Dragon Breath, Ember, Wing Attack, Flamethrower, Blast Burn | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Wildfire(350) | |
 Gigantamax Inteleon |
Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(350) | |
 Gigantamax Snorlax |
Lick, Zen Headbutt | G-Max Replenish | Heavy Slam, Earthquake, Hyper Beam, Outrage, Skull Bash, Body Slam, Superpower | Yawn | Zen Headbutt(11) and G-Max Replenish(350) | |
 Gigantamax Kingler |
Metal Claw, Bubble | G-Max Foam Burst | Vise Grip, X-Scissor, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble(10) and G-Max Foam Burst(350) | |
 Gigantamax Gengar |
Sucker Punch, Shadow Claw, Hex | G-Max Terror | Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Drain Punch | Lick, Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave, Psychic | Hex(8) and G-Max Terror(350) | |
 Gigantamax Cinderace |
Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(350) | |
 Gigantamax Toxtricity |
Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Acid Spray, Wild Charge, Discharge, Power-Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(350) |
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dynamax Metagross |
Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
 Dynamax Latios |
Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
 Dynamax Excadrill |
Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
 Dynamax Hatterene |
Max Starfall, Max MindStorm | Confusion, Charm, Psycho Cut | Psyshock, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Power Whip | - |
 Dynamax Latias |
Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt, Charm | Psychic, Thunder, Outrage, Aura Sphere | Mist Ball |
 Eternatus |
Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
 Zacian |
Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
 Dynamax Kingler |
Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
 Dynamax Kabutops |
Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
 Dynamax Omastar |
Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
 Dynamax Darmanitan |
Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate | Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide | - |
 Dynamax Inteleon |
Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
 Dynamax Gengar |
Max Darkness, Max Phantasm | Sucker Punch, Hex, Shadow Claw | Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Drain Punch, Shadow Punch | Lick, Psychic, Dark Pulse, Sludge Wave |
 Dynamax Drilbur |
Max Strike, Max Quake | Scratch, Mud Slap | Dig, Drill Run, Rock Tomb | - |
 Dynamax Urshifu |
Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
 Dynamax Hattrem |
Max MindStorm, Max Starfall | Confusion, Charm | Psybeam, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam | - |
 Dynamax Zapdos |
Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
 Dynamax Moltres |
Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
 Zamazenta |
Behemoth Bash | Metal Claw, Ice Fang | Moonblast, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
 Dynamax Krabby |
Max Quake, Max Geyser | Bubble, Mud Shot | Bubble Beam, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Razor Shell | - |
 Dynamax Suicune |
Max Mindstorm, Max Hailstorm, Max Darkness | Extrasensory, Snarl, Ice Fang, Hidden Power | Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Scald | - |
 Dynamax Raikou |
Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
Moves & Threats
Garbodor common fast moves are Take Down or Infestation. Charged moves include Body Slam or Acid Spray or Gunk Shotand Seed Bomb
Weather Effects
Avoid bringing Grass or Fairy Pokémon—they take extra damage from Garbodor’s Poison STABs.
Team size & strategy
15-20 trainers are required. Open with Psychic attackers to maximize damage before G-Max Malodor spreads poison damage. Ground types are best for backup bulk and finishing power. Time dodges if Garbodor charges Gunk Shot.
When to avoid
Avoid using Fairy, Grass, or Fighting Pokémon—they are resisted and will faint quickly to Poison-type attacks.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Garbodor type and weakness?
Garbodor is a pure Poison type. It is weak to Ground and Psychic type moves.
What does G-Max Malodar do?
It deals damage and also poisons all opposing pokemon.
What are good counters for G-Max Malodar?
Strong ground and psychic attackers such as Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Dynamax Latios, Dynamax Latias.
Can Gigantamax Garbodor be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.