Quick summary
Species: Centiskorch (Gigantamax)
Type: Bug / Fire
Primary weaknesses: Rock, Flying, Water
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Centiskorch slithers onto the battlefield as a Fire/Bug-type raid boss, 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.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
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: Focus on Water, Rock, or Ground Pokémon to exploit its weaknesses.
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
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 Centiskorch.
| 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) |
| Gigantamax Coalossal | Smack Down, Incinerate | G-Max Volcalith | Rock Slide, Flame Charge, Rock Blast | - | Incinerate(32) and G-Max Volcalith(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 Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(350) |
| 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) |
| 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 Duraludon | Metal Claw, Dragon Tail | G-Max Depletion | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw | - | Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(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 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 Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(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 | Heat Wave, Bug Buzz, Crunch, Lunge | - | Ember(10) and G-Max Centiferno(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 Drizzile | Max Geyser | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf | - |
| 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 Lapras | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| 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 Vaporean | Max Geyser | Water Gun | Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, Liquidation, Water Pulse | Last Resort, Scald |
| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
| 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 Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| 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 | - |
| Dynamax Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
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.
Practical battle tips
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