Does Centiskorch keep G-Max Centiferno?

No — G-Max Centiferno is exclusive to Gigantamax raids.

Gigantamax Centiskorch Raid Guide — Counters, Moves & Strategy

Q: What are good counters for G-Max Centiferno?

Strong Rock, Flying, and Water attackers such as Gigantamax Inteleon, Gigantamax Coalossal, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Drednaw, Dynamax Inteleon, Dynamax Urshifu Rapid Strike, Dynamax Omastar perform well.

Q: Can Gigantamax Centiskorch be shiny?

Yes, but only during certain events.

Q: Does weather change move sets?

Sunny weather boosts Centiskorch’s Fire-type moves, Rainy weather boosts Water-type counters, and Partly Cloudy weather supports Rock-type counters.

Q: Is Gigantamax Centiskorch good in Pokémon GO?

Gigantamax Centiskorch is mainly a collector’s raid boss. While visually impressive with decent typing, it does not outperform top-tier Fire or Bug attackers in PvE battles.

Gigantamax Centiskorch is a powerful Fire/Bug-type Max Battle boss in Pokémon GO, leaving trails of scorching flames behind. Its massive size amplifies its attacks, making it a threat to unprepared trainers. This guide will show you how to counter, dodge, and defeat it efficiently.

Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQs

Quick summary

Species: Centiskorch (Gigantamax)

Type: Bug / Fire

Primary weaknesses: Rock, Flying, Water

Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers

Overview

Centiskorch in Gigantamax form is a Fire/Bug raid boss that amplifies damage and HP. Expect high-power Fire STABs (e.g., Fire Blast / Overheat analogues), large-area flamethrowers, and possible Bug-type charged moves (Bug Buzz) or coverage like Earthquake or Iron Head in special spawns. Because of its Fire typing, Centiskorch is especially vulnerable to Water, Rock, and Ground depending on moves. Prioritize counters that can land repeatedly into long HP bars and survive charged coverage.

Weakness & Typing

Category	Details
Weak to	Rock • Flying • Water
Resists	Fighting • Bug • Steel • Grass • Ice • Fairy
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: but Rock-type Gigantamax or Dynamax attackers will deliver the highest damage output during Max phases.

Best Pokemon

Gigantamax-type Counters

Coalossal (Smack Down / G-Max Volcalith)
Kingler (Mud Shot / G-Max Foam Burst)
Inteleon (Water Gun / G-Max Hydrosnipe)

Dynamax-type Counters

Urshifu (Waterfall / Max Geyser)
Inteleon (Waterfall / Max Geyser)
Omastar (Rock Throw / Max Rockfall)

Best Gigantamax Counters for Gigantamax Centiskorch

Gigantamax Centiskorch is Bug/Fire-type raid boss. It is weak to Rock , Flying and Water moves. During Max Battles, your goal is to maximize Rock-type Gigantamax damage during the Max Phase.

🥇 Tier 1 — Top Rock-Type Gigantamax Attackers

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)
Massive Max Phase burst damage Benefits from double weakness Best coordinated team option
Gigantamax Duraludon	Metal Claw, Dragon Tail	G-Max Depletion	Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw	-	Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(350)
High survivability Strong Max Rock damage Reliable in coordinated groups

🥈 Alternative Strong Picks

Pokémon	Fast Moves	Gigantamax Moves	Charged Moves	Elite Moves	Best Moves
Gigantamax Inteleon	Pound, Water Gun	G-Max Hydrosnipe	Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf	-	Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(350)
Strong Water-type Max damage Safe and consistent option
Gigantamax Blastoise	Bite, Water Gun, Rollout	G-Max Cannonade	Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash.	Hydro Cannon	Rollout(15) and G-Max Cannonade(350)
Strong Water-type Max damage Good bulk Safe and consistent option
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)
High Water-type DPS Excellent in smaller lobbies Less bulky than Blastoise

🥉 Tier 3 — Situational Picks (Neutral Damage)

Pokémon	Fast Moves	Gigantamax Moves	Charged Moves	Elite Moves	Best Moves
Gigantamax Drednaw	Bite, Waterfall	G-Max Stonesurge	Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf	-	Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(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 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 Grimmsnarl	Bite, Sucker Punch, Low Kick	G-Max Snooze	Dark Pulse, Play Rough, Foul Play, Power Up Punch	-	Bite(6) and G-Max Snooze(350)
Gigantamax Cinderace	Tackle, Fire Spin	G-Max Fireball	Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast	-	Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(350)

Max Phase Strategy

Build Max Meter safely with bulky Pokémon.
Switch to Rock Gigantamax Pokémon during Max Phase.
Prioritize Water-type Max Moves for consistent super-effective damage.

Summary: Gigantamax Coalossal is the safest and strongest counter, followed closely by Blastoise-focused Gigantamax options.

Best Dynamax Counters for Gigantamax Centiskorch

If Gigantamax Rock Pokémon are unavailable, Dynamax attackers using Rock-type or Water-type Max Moves provide strong alternatives.

🥇 Tier 1 — Elite Rock-Type Attackers

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
High damage + durability balance Reliable Max Phase attacker Excellent overall counter
Dynamax Gigalith	Max Quake, Max Rockfall	Mud Slap, Smack Down	Rock Slide, Solar Beam, Superpower, Heavy Slam	Meteor Beam
Dynamax Blastoise	Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall	Bite, Water Gun, Rollout	Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash	Hydro Cannon
Dynamax Boldore	Max Quake, Max Rockfall	Mud Slap, Smack Down	Rock Slide, Bulldoze, Stone Edge	Solar Beam
Highest Rock-type DPS Extremely strong against double weakness Low bulk — requires timing

🥈 Water-Type Alternatives

Pokémon	Dynamax Moves	Fast Moves	Charged Moves	Elite Moves
Dynamax Drizzile	Max Geyser	Pound, Water Gun	Water Pulse, Surf	-
Good fallback if Rock unavailable
Dynamax Vaporean	Max Geyser	Water Gun	Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, Liquidation, Water Pulse	Last Resort, Scald
Strong Water-type burst High overall stats Good fallback if Rock unavailable
Dynamax Kingler	Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike	Metal Claw, Bubble	Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell	Mud Shot
Strong DPS Efficient energy gain Effective in medium-sized groups

🥉 Tier 3 - Situational Dynamax Options

Pokémon	Dynamax Moves	Fast Moves	Charged Moves	Elite Moves
Dynamax Suicune	Max Mindstorm, Max Hailstorm, Max Darkness	Extrasensory, Snarl, Ice Fang, Hidden Power	Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Scald	-
Dynamax Krabby	Max Geyser, Max Quake	Bubble, Mud Shot	Bubble Beam, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Razor Shell	-
Dynamax Walrein	Max Geyser, Max Hailstorm	Waterfall, Frost Breath	Blizzard, Earthquake, Water Pulse	Powder Snow, Icicle Spear
Dynamax Wailmer	Max Geyser	Rollout, Water Gun, Splash	Body Slam, Heavy Slam, Water Pulse, Scald	-
Dynamax Roggenrola	Max Rockfall	Tackle, Smack Down	Bulldoze, Rock Blast, Stone Edge	Powder Gem
Dynamax Kabutops	Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby	Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall	Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse	Fury Cutter
Dynamax Wailord	Max MindStorm, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall	Water Gun, Zen Headbutt, Rollout	Surf, Blizzard, Hyper Beam, Scald	-
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 Unfezant	Max Airstream, Max Steelspike	Air Slash, Steel Wing	Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack	-
Dynamax Urshifu	Max Geyser, Max Knuckle	Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall	Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet	-
Dynamax Moltres	Max Flare, Max Airstream	Fire Spin, Wing Attack	Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power	Sky Attack
Dynamax Inteleon	Max Geyser, Max Strike	Pound, Water Gun	Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball	-

Max Battle Strategy

Build Max Meter using bulky Pokémon early.
Switch to Rock-type attackers during Max Phase.
Coordinate Max usage in smaller lobbies.
Avoid Grass and Steel attackers due to resistance.
Prioritize survivability before burst damage in 4–5 player groups.

Moves & Threats

Centiskorch common fast moves are Bug Bite or Ember. Charged moves include Bug Buzz or Lunge or Heat Wave and Crunch. G-Max Centiferno 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: Fire Blast and Flamethrower deal high damage over time.

Weather Effects

Rainy weather : boosts Water counters.Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Rock counters. Sunny weather : boosts Centiskorch Fire moves.

Battle Tips

Avoid Fire- and Bug-types—they’ll take extra damage.
Dodge charged moves to preserve 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, pretty cool Fire / Bug attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.

Raid Strategy & Catch Tips

Use Rock and Water attackers to exploit Centiskorch’s weaknesses. Avoid Grass or Steel Pokémon as they take heavy damage from Centiskorch’s Fire-type attacks.

FAQ

What is Gigantamax Centiskorch type and weakness?

Centiskorch is a Fire / Bug type. It is weak to Rock, Water, Flying.

What are good counters for G-Max Centiferno?

Strong rock, flying, water attackers such as Gigantamax Inteleon, Gigantamax Coalossal, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Drednaw, Dynamax Inteleon, Dynamax Urshifu Rapid Strike, Dynamax Omastar.

Can Gigantamax Centiskorch be shiny?

Yes, but in certain events.

Is Gigantamax Centiskorch catchable after the raid?

Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.

Does weather change move sets?

Sunny weather boosts Centiskorch’s Fire moves, while Rainy weather boosts Water counters. Partly Cloudy weather supports Rock-type counters.

Does Blastoise keep G-Max Centiferno?

No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.

Is Gigantamax Centiskorch good in Pokémon GO?

Gigantamax Centiskorch is primarily a collector’s raid boss. While it has fun visuals and decent typing, it doesn’t outperform top Fire or Bug attackers in PvE battles.

Conclusion

Gigantamax Centiskorch is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Fire / Bug combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Rock and Flying 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 Centiskorch efficiently and maximize your rewards.

Related Guides

Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Inteleon Raid Guide, Gigantamax Coalossal Raid Guide, Gigantamax Kingler Raid Guide

Summary

Use Water, Rock, and Ground-types
Avoid Fire- and Bug-types
Dodge Fire Blast and Flamethrower
Take advantage of rainy or partly cloudy weather boosts

About the Author

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