Giant Crabs Bring Down the King!

Conquer the Gigantamax Kingler Raid Boss in Pokémon GO!

This 6-Star Raid boss, Gigantamax Kingler, makes its Pokémon GO debut, demanding strategic counter choices to exploit its Water-type weaknesses. Appearing during its Max Battle Day on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, this colossal crustacean requires a powerful raid team.

Gigantamax Kingler's Strengths and Weaknesses:

As a pure Water-type, Gigantamax Kingler is vulnerable to Grass- and Electric-type attacks (160% effectiveness). Conversely, it resists Fire, Water, Steel, and Ice-type moves (39% damage), so avoid these types.

Optimal Counters for Gigantamax Kingler:

To defeat Gigantamax Kingler, utilize Electric and non-pure Grass-type Pokémon with effective movesets. Remember, only Dynamax- or Gigantamax-capable Pokémon are permitted. Top choices include:

While other Grass-types like Rillaboom are viable, Gigantamax Kingler's potential moveset (including X-Scissor) can be problematic for pure Grass-types. Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing mitigates this. Zapdos' Flying typing protects it from Ground-type attacks.

Prioritize counters with Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for a 20% damage increase. Pokémon like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, while not type-matched, offer excellent backup due to their neutral damage resistance. In a pinch, neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras can provide solid defense.

Shiny Gigantamax Kingler:

Yes, a Shiny Gigantamax Kingler is possible! While the odds are unconfirmed, they are likely similar to 5-Star Raid bosses (approximately 1 in 20).

Leverage Max Mushrooms:

If your raid struggles, utilize Max Mushrooms (available for purchase). These 400 PokeCoin items double your Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's damage for 30 seconds, potentially turning the tide.

Prepare for battle, Trainers! Consult the Pokémon GO event schedule for further February activities.