Gigantamax Butterfree — Raid Guide

At a glance

Introduction

Gigantamax Butterfree is a Bug/Flying-type raid boss. Its dazzling G-Max Befuddle spreads status conditions, making fights unpredictable. With a 4× weakness to Rock, and notable weaknesses to Fire, Flying, Electric, and Ice, it’s vulnerable to many strong raid attackers. This guide explains everything trainers need to beat Gigantamax Butterfree reliably in Pokémon GO raids — from weaknesses and recommended Gigantamax counters to Dynamax picks, weather interactions, team-size guidance, and catch/reward tips.

Weaknesses & Type Notes

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.

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Best Gigantamax Butterfree Counters

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)

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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	Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Shadow Ball, 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

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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.

Team 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.

Why Raid Gigantamax Butterfree?

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.

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.