Quick summary
Species: Alcremie (Gigantamax)
Type: Fairy
Primary weaknesses: Poison, Steel
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Alcremie is a Fairy-type Max Battle raid boss in Pokémon GO, combining high survivability with dazzling moves. Its G-Max form increases its size and power, making it a visually stunning but challenging target. This guide will help you choose counters, understand movesets, and master raid tactics against this sweet yet dangerous Pokémon.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Alcremie’s Gigantamax form magnifies its Fairy typing and gives it a bulkier HP pool and potentially stronger charged moves (Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss, and event coverage like Psyshock or Shadow Ball). In raid form, it behaves like a resilient Fairy boss that rewards correct super-effective counters (Poison, Steel, Ghost in some cases) and punishes teams that bring common physical attackers without coverage. Because of the enlarged HP, energy efficiency and repeatable charged-move value become more important than single-hit burst.
Pro tip: If the charged-move preview shows heavy Fairy moves (Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast), prioritize Poison + Steel counters; if Psychic coverage appears, Ghost becomes a high priority.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Poison •
 Steel
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| Resists |
 Bug •
 Dark •
 Fighting •
 Dragon
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| Notes | Gigantamax bosses often use Max Moves — these can be powerful, sometimes buffing or changing battlefield conditions. Expect higher HP and potentially team-wide effects. |
Pro tip: Steel-type Max Moves deal the most consistent and safest super-effective damage.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Copperajah (Tackle / G-Max Steelsurge)
- Melmetal (Thunder Shock / G-Max Meltdown)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Zacian (Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade)
- Metagross (Bullet Punch / Max Steelspike)
- Excadrill (Metal Claw / Max Steelspike)
- Zamazenta (Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash)
- Duraludon (Metal Claw / Max Steelspike)
Best Gigantamax Counters for Gigantamax Alcremie
Gigantamax Alcremie is a pure Fairy-type raid boss. It is weak to Steel and Poison moves. During Max Battles, your goal is to maximize Steel- or Poison-type Gigantamax damage during the Max Phase.
🥇 Tier 1 — Optimal Gigantamax Counters
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Copperajah | Tackle, Rock Smash | G-Max Steelsurge | Dig, Iron Head, Play Rough. Heavy Slam | - | Rock Smash(17) and G-Max Steelsurge(350) |
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| Gigantamax Melmetal | Thunder Shock | G-Max Meltdown | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Rock Slide, Thunderbolt, Superpower | Double Iron Bash | Thunder Shock(4) and G-Max Meltdown(350) |
Expert Verdict: The strongest overall counter to Gigantamax Alcremie. |
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🥈 Tier 2 — Strong Offensive Picks
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| 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) |
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🥉 Tier 3 — Situational Picks (Neutral Damage)
The following Gigantamax Pokémon are usable in larger lobbies but do not exploit Alcremie weakness. They rely on neutral Max damage and are less efficient in optimized groups:
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Garbodor | Infestation, Take Down | G-Max Malodar | Seed Bomb, Gunk Shot, Body Slam, Acid Spray | - | Infestation(9) and G-Max Malodar(350) |
| Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(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 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 Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(350) |
| Gigantamax Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(350) |
| Gigantamax Charizard | Air Slash, Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, Air Cutter, Overheat | Dragon Breath, Ember, Wing Attack, Blast Burn, Flamethrower | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Wildfire(350) |
| Gigantamax Centiskorch | Bug Bite, Ember | G-Max Centiferno | Crunch, Lunge, Heat Wave, Bug Buzz | - | Ember(10) and G-Max Centiferno(350) |
| Gigantamax Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(350) |
| Gigantamax Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(350) |
Max Phase Strategy
- Build Max Meter safely with bulky Pokémon.
- Switch to Steel or Poison Gigantamax Pokémon during Max Phase.
- Prioritize Steel-type Max Moves for consistent super-effective damage.
- Avoid Dragon, Dark, or Fighting attackers — they deal neutral damage.
Summary: Gigantamax Melmetal is the safest and strongest counter, followed closely by Steel-focused Gigantamax options.
Best Dynamax Counters for Gigantamax Alcremie
If Gigantamax Steel Pokémon are unavailable, Dynamax attackers using Steel-type or Poison-type Max Moves provide strong alternatives.
🥇 Tier 1 — Elite Dynamax Steel Attackers
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | |
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| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash | |
Expert Verdict: Best non-Gigantamax option overall. |
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| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron Head, Scorching Sands | - | |
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🥉 Tier 2 - Situational Dynamax Options
The following Pokémon can contribute neutral or secondary damage, but they are not optimal choices for exploiting Alcremie weakness:
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Max Flare, Max Strike | Ember, Fire Fang, Scratch | Fire Punch, Flame Burst, Flamethrower | - |
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| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Darmanitan | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate | Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide | - |
| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
| Dynamax Corviknight | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike, Max Quake | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | Sky Attack, Payback | Air Cutter, Iron Head |
| Dynamax Alakazam | Max Mindstorm, Max Knuckle, Max Guard, Max Spirit | Confusion, Psycho Cut | Focus Blast, Future Sight, Shadow Ball, Fire Punch | Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Counter |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| 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 Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Duraludon | Max Wyrmwind, Max Steelspike | Dragon Tail, Metal Claw | Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw, Hyper Beam | - |
| Dynamax Ho-Oh | Max MindStorm, Max Strike, Max Flare, Max Guard, Max Spirit, Max Steelspike | Extrasensory, Steel Wing, Hidden Power, Incinerate | Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam | Earthquake, Sacred Fire |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Zamazenta | Behemoth Bash | Metal Claw, Ice Fang | Moonblast, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - | Max Steelspike | Counter , Bullet Puch | Close Combat, Power-Up Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch | Rock Smash, Brick Break | -->
Max Battle Usage Strategy
- Prioritize Steel-type Max Moves over Poison when possible.
- Use bulky defenders early to charge the Max Meter safely.
- Coordinate Max Phases in smaller groups to avoid wasted windows.
- Avoid using Dragon, Dark, or Fire attackers — they are not optimal.
Summary: Dynamax Metagross and Excadrill are the strongest Steel-type alternatives when Gigantamax options are limited.
Moves & Threats
Alcremie common fast moves are Tackle or Charm. Charged moves include Psyshock or Dazzling Gleam and Energy Ball. G-Max Finale not only delivers heavy damage but also leaves a damaging area for a short time — timing your swaps and using at least one bulky support reduces wipe risk.
Threat: Dazzling Gleam deals high area-of-effect damage
Tip: Bring Poison-types like Roserade or Gengar to quickly counter its Fairy attacks.
Weather Effects
Rainy weather : boosts Poison moves. Cloudy weather : boosts Fairy attackers. Snow weather : boosts Steel attackers.
Max Battle Strategy Guide
Before Max Phase
- Use bulky Pokémon to safely build the Max Meter.
- Avoid neutral attackers.
- Prioritize Steel attackers in team setup.
During Max Phase
- Switch to Steel-type Gigantamax attackers.
- Use Max Steel-type moves immediately.
- Coordinate Max activation in smaller groups.
Size
Recommended: 15–20 trainers for comfortable clears with mixed player levels. With many Gigantamax / Dynamax counters, 10–14 can work. Under 8 trainers should be attempted only if all participants are high-level and coordinated with ideal counters and Dynamax/G-Max boosts.
Rewards
Reasons include Pokédex entry, tallest Fairy attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Pro tip: Alcremie raids are ideal for farming Candy, XP, and boosting your Fairy-type counters.
Is Gigantamax Alcremie Worth Raiding?
Gigantamax Alcremie is a strong Fairy-type option and a valuable addition for trainers collecting Gigantamax Pokémon. It is particularly useful in future Dragon-type and Dark-type encounters.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Alcremie type and weakness?
Alcremie is a Fairy type. It is weak to Poison, Steel.
What are good counters for G-Max Finale?
Strong poison and steel attackers such as Zacian, Zamazenta, Dynamax Metagross, Dynamax Corviknight.
Can Gigantamax Alcremie be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Alcremie catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Rainy weather boosts Poison moves, Cloudy weather boosts Fairy attackers, Snow weather boosts Steel attackers.
Does Alcremie keep G-Max Finale?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Is Gigantamax Alcremie good in battles?
Gigantamax Alcremie is mostly a collector’s raid boss. While Fairy typing is useful, it doesn’t outperform top Fairy attackers.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Alcremie is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Fairy type is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Poison and Steel Gigantamax picks, add Dynamax support for sustained windows, and include at least one high-TDO tank if your lobby is smaller. With the counters and tactics above, you’ll clear Alcremie efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Copperajah Raid Guide, Gigantamax Melmetal Raid Guide
Summary
- Poison & Steel-types are most effective
- Dodge Dazzling Gleam
- Avoid using Fairy-types as attackers
- Check weather boosts for maximum damage