Pokemon GO Gigantamax Kingler Best Counters, Tips, and Tricks
Prepare for battle! Gigantamax Kingler, a 6-Star Raid boss, makes its Pokémon GO debut on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time during its Max Battle Day. This colossal Krabby evolution presents a formidable challenge, demanding a well-coordinated raid party to overcome.
Gigantamax Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO
As a pure Water-type Pokémon, Gigantamax Kingler's only weaknesses are Grass and Electric-type attacks, each dealing super-effective 160% damage. Conversely, it resists Fire, Water, Steel, and Ice-type moves, which only inflict 39% damage. Avoid these types entirely.
Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler in Pokémon GO
To conquer Gigantamax Kingler, utilize Electric and non-pure Grass-type counters. Remember, only Dynamax- or Gigantamax-capable Pokémon are allowed in this battle.
Top choices include Venusaur, Ivysaur, and Zapdos. Here's a breakdown of effective counters:
**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 Rillaboom is another viable option, Gigantamax Kingler's potential moveset (including X-Scissor) makes it riskier. Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing mitigates X-Scissor's effectiveness. Zapdos' Flying typing similarly protects it from Ground-type moves like Mud Shot.
Prioritize counters with Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for a 20% damage increase. Pokémon like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, while not ideally typed, offer strong backup options due to their neutral damage resistance. In a pinch, neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras can provide a defensive strategy.
Can Gigantamax Kingler be Shiny?
Yes! Gigantamax Kingler has a Shiny variant. While the exact odds are unconfirmed, it's likely similar to other 5-Star Raid bosses (approximately 1 in 20).
Don't Forget Max Mushrooms!
Struggling? Use Max Mushrooms (available for purchase at 400 PokéCoins each). These items double your Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's damage for 30 seconds, providing a significant boost.
Now you're equipped to tackle Gigantamax Kingler! Check the Pokémon GO event schedule for more February activities.
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