Gigantamax Gengar Raid Guide

Quick facts

About Gigantamax Gengar

Gigantamax Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type raid boss. Known for its high offensive power and tricky moveset, it can shred unprepared teams quickly. Its dual typing gives it several weaknesses, making Dark, Ground, Ghost, and Psychic attackers great options. This guide highlights the best counters, weather boosts, and catch advice.

Weaknesses & type notes

Category	Details
Weak to	Ghost • Dark • Ground • Psychic
Resists	Grass • Fighting • Bug • Poison
Note	Gigantamax/Max Moves can add battlefield effects and G-Max mechanics; prioritize sustained DPS and team coordination.

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 Lapras	Frost Breath, Water Gun, Psywave	G-Max Resonance	Blizzard, Hydro Pump, Surf, Skull Bash, Sparkling Aria	Ice Shard, Ice Beam, Dragon Pulse	Frost Breath(11) and G-Max Resonance(350)
Gigantamax Blastoise	Bite, Water Gun, Rollout	G-Max Cannonade	Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash.	Hydro Cannon	Rollout(15) and G-Max Cannonade(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 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 Venusaur	Vine Whip, Razor Leaf	G-Max Vine Lash	Sludge, Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam	Frenzy Plant	Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Vine Lash(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 Blastoise	Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall	Bite, Water Gun, Rollout	Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash	Hydro Cannon
Dynamax Cryogonal	Max Hailstorm	Ice Shard, Frost Breath	Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel	-
Dynamax Toxtricity	Max Lightning, Max Ooze	Acid, Spark, Poison Jab	Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch	-
Dynamax Haunter	Max Phantasm	Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick	Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch	-
Dynamax Greedent	Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake	Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot	Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze	-
Dynamax Kingler	Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike	Metal Claw, Bubble	Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell	Mud Shot
Dynamax Blissey	Max Strike, Max Mindstorm	Pound, Zen Headbutt	Dazzling Gleam, Hyper Beam, Psychic	Wild Charge
Dynamax Articuno	Max HailStorm	Frost Breath, Ice Shard	Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel	Hurricane
Dynamax Unfezant	Max Airstream, Max Steelspike	Air Slash, Steel Wing	Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack	-
Dynamax Rillaboom	Max Overgrowth, Max Strike	Scratch, Razor Leaf	Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power	-
Dynamax Charizard	Max Flare, Max Airstream, Max Wyrmwind	Fire Spin, Air Slash	Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, Overheat, Air Cutter	Ember, Wing Attack, Dragon Breath, Blast Burn, Flamethrower
Dynamax Excadrill	Max Quake, Max Steelspike	Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot	Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands	-
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 Inteleon	Max Geyser, Max Strike	Pound, Water Gun	Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball	-
Dynamax Machamp	Max Knuckle, Max Steelspike	Bullet Punch, Counter	Heavy Slam, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Rock Slide, Cross Chop	Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback
Dynamax Entei	Max Flare	Fire Spin, Fire Fang	Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands	-
Dynamax Moltres	Max Flare, Max Airstream	Fire Spin, Wing Attack	Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power	Sky Attack
Dynamax Metagross	Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike	Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter	Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake	Meteor Mash
Dynamax Zapdos	Max Lightning	Charge Beam	Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck	Thunder Shock

Shadow Ball is the most dangerous move. Bring Dark or Normal-type Pokémon to resist Ghost damage if possible.

Battle Tips

• Front-load top Ghost or Ground DPS depending on your roster.
• Bring at least one high-TDO tank if the lobby is large to soak Max Moves.
• Star and favorite preset teams to reduce relobby time — large events saw many trainers leaving early, causing timer risks in smaller lobbies.
• Quick-dodge only very heavy Max Moves; otherwise keep DPS uptime high in longer fights.

Team Size

15-20 trainers are required.

Recommended items

• Max Revives
• Max Potions
• Razz / Golden Razz for catch

When To Avoid

Avoid using Fairy and Grass types since they take heavy damage from Sludge Bomb. Steel types resist Poison but may not output enough damage to be efficient.

Raid Strategy & Catch Tips

Save shields for your strongest attackers if Shadow Ball is in play.For catching, use Golden Razz Berries and curve throws to maximize odds. Silver Pinaps can be used when farming Candy.