At a glance
Overview
Butterfree as a Gigantamax raid boss emphasizes sustained aerial and special damage. Its Bug/Flying typing means it can threaten with strong Bug moves (Bug Buzz), Flying moves (Hurricane / Aerial Ace variants in events) and Fairy/Psychic coverage in special spawns.
The G-Max HP pool means fights reward high-EPS attackers and reliable super-effective coverage. Your core objective is to exploit Butterfree’s type weaknesses while avoiding Ground and many common melee attackers that are resisted.Pro tip: Butterfree is exceptionally vulnerable to Rock moves (4×). If you have powered rock attackers, prioritize them — a single well-placed Rock team will drop the required player count dramatically.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary weaknesses |
 Flying •
 Rock •
 Fire •
 Electric •
 Ice
|
| Resists |  Fighting •
 Ground •
 Bug •
 Grass
|
| Note | G-Max moves may add secondary effects (debuffs/buffs). Expect higher HP pools and potential battlefield effects — play for sustained DPS and survivability. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Charizard
- Toxtricity
- Lapras
Dynamax-type Counters
- Moltres
- Zapdos
- Cryogonal
- Charizard
- Darmanitan
- Entei
Best Gigantamax Counters
Gigantamax Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Gigantamax counters with short notes on why they excel vs G-Max Butterfree.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 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) |
Dynamax & Support Picks
Not every raid group will have multiple Gigantamax picks. Dynamax Pokémon make excellent support, either by adding burst damage or soaking time during G-Max residual windows.
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Darmanitan | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate | Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide | - |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Cinderace | Max Flare, Max Strike | Tackle, Fire Spin | Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Focus Blast | - |
| Dynamax Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
| 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 Cryogonal | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel | - |
| Dynamax Articuno | Max HailStorm | Frost Breath, Ice Shard | Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel | Hurricane |
| Dynamax Raboot | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Ember | Flame Charge, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Corviknight | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike, Max Quake | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | Sky Attack, Payback | Air Cutter, Iron Head |
| Dynamax Charmeleon | Max Flare, Max Strike | Ember, Fire Fang, Scratch | Fire Punch, Flame Burst, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| 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 |
Moves & Threats
Butterfree common fast moves are Struggle Bug or Confusion. Charged moves include Bug Buzz or Signal Beam and Psychic. Elite moves include Bug Bite. G-Max Befuddle 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.
Weather Effects & Battle Flow
Rainy/Clear weather : boosts Bug damage. Windy weather : boosts Flying attackers. Partly Cloudy weather: boosts Rock attackers.
Status effects from G-Max Befuddle can disrupt your raid — bring bulky Rock-types or shields to stay in the fight longer.
Battle Tips
- Front-load rock attackers to take advantage of double Rock damage.
- Bring a mix of high DPS and at least one high-TDO/tank to soak Max Moves.
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, strong Bug / Flying attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
When To Avoid
Avoid using Grass and Fighting types — they take super-effective damage from Butterfree’s Flying and Psychic coverage.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Gigantamax Butterfree’s moves can inflict status effects and KO fragile attackers quickly. Prioritize sturdy Rock or Fire attackers, and dodge when possible to maximize survival.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Butterfree type and weakness?
Butterfree is a Bug / Flying type. It is weak to Rock, Fire, Flying, Electric, Ice type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Befuddle?
Strong rock and fire attackers such as Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Cinderace, Gigantamax Lapras, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Dynamax Metagross, Dynamax Corviknight.
Can Gigantamax Butterfree be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Butterfree catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Rainy boosts Bug moves, Windy boosts Flying moves, Partly Cloudy boosts Rock counters.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Butterfree is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Bug/Flying combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Rock and Fire 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 Butterfree efficiently and maximize your rewards.