At a glance
Type (G-Max): Bug / Flying
Main weaknesses: Rock, Fire, Flying, Electric, Ice
Typical recommended group: 15–20 trainers
Key moves to watch: G-Max Befuddle
Gigantamax Butterfree flutters onto the battlefield as a Bug/Flying-type raid boss, spreading massive wings and powerful dust attacks. Though it looks delicate, it can debilitate unprepared trainers with status effects and fast moves. This guide will show you how to counter, dodge, and defeat it efficiently.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
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. |
Pro tip: Focus on Fire, Rock, Flying, or Electric Pokémon to exploit its weaknesses.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Coalossal (Smack Down / G-Max Volcalith)
- Toxtricity (Spark / G-Max Stun Shock)
- Cinderace (Tackle / G-Max Fireball)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Omastar (Rock Throw / Max Rockfall)
- Darmanitan (Incinerate / Max Flare)
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 Coalossal | Smack Down, Incinerate | G-Max Volcalith | Rock Slide, Flame Charge, Rock Blast | - | Incinerate(32) and G-Max Volcalith(350) |
| 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 | Discharge, Wild Charge, Acid Spray, Power Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(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 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 Corviknight | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | G-Max Wind Rage | Sky Attack, Payback | Iron Head, Air Cutter | Steel Wing(14) and G-Max Wind Rage(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 Duraludon | Metal Claw, Dragon Tail | G-Max Depletion | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw | - | Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
| 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 Flareon | Max Flare | Ember, Fire Spin | Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Overheat | Last resort, Superpower, Heat Wave |
| 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 Glaceon | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Avalanche, Icy Wind, Ice Beam | Last Resort, Water Pulse |
| 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 Jolteon | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Discharge, Thunderbolt, Thunder | Last Resort, Zap Cannon |
| 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 | - |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| 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 |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
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.
Threat: Bug Buzz can deal continuous damage, and Air Slash can flinch or push back your counters.
Pro tip: Lead with Rock-types like Tyranitar or Rhyperior or Electric-types like Zapdos or Magnezone.
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.
Practical Battle Tips
- Avoid Grass- and Bug-types—they’ll take extra damage.
- Dodge charged moves to save your Pokémon.
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 Coalossal, Gigantamax Cinderace, Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Dynamax Darmanitan, Dynamax Omastar.
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.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Coalossal Raid Guide, Gigantamax Cinderace Raid Guide, Gigantamax Toxtricity Raid Guide
- Use Fire, Rock, Flying, and Electric-types.
- Avoid Grass- and Bug-types.
- Dodge Bug Buzz and Air Slash.
- Take advantage of sunny or windy weather boosts.