Quick facts
Overview
Gigantamax Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type raid boss with devastating G-Max flame attacks. It's fragile to Rock (4×), Water, and Electric moves — Rock-types in particular can punish its Flying typing heavily. This guide explains everything trainers need to beat Gigantamax Charizard reliably in Pokémon GO raids — from weaknesses and recommended Gigantamax counters to Dynamax picks, weather interactions, team-size guidance, and catch/reward tips.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Rock •
 Water •
 Electric
|
| Resists |
 Fighting •
 Ground •
 Bug •
 Steel •
 Fire •
 Grass •
 Fairy
|
| Notes | G-Max WildFire applies residual damage — high TDO counters and coordinated DPS windows help finish before lingering damage punishes fragile squads. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Blastoise
- Kingler
- Pikachu
Dynamax-type Counters
- Blastoise
- Cryogonal
- Articuno
- Toxtricity
- Inteleon
- Zapdos
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 Charizard.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Snorlax | Lick, Zen Headbutt | G-Max Replenish | Heavy Slam, Earthquake, Hyper Beam, Outrage, Skull Bash, Body Slam, Superpower | Yawn | Zen Headbutt(11) and G-Max Replenish(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 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 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 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) |
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 Articuno | Max HailStorm | Frost Breath, Ice Shard | Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel | Hurricane |
| Dynamax Blissey | Max Strike, Max Mindstorm | Pound, Zen Headbutt | Dazzling Gleam, Hyper Beam, Psychic | Wild Charge |
| Dynamax Krabby | Max Quake, Max Geyser | Bubble, Mud Shot | Bubble Beam, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Razor Shell | - |
| Dynamax Dubwool | Max Strike, Max Knuckle | Tackle, Take Down, Double Kick | Wild Charge, Payback, Body Slam | - |
| Dynamax Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Cryogonal | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Wartotle | Max Geyser, Max Darkness | Bite, Water Gun | Aqua Jet, Hydr Pump, Ice Beam | - |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Drizzile | Max Strike, Max Geyser | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf | - |
| 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 Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| 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 |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Machamp | Max Knuckle, Max Steelspike | Bullet Punch, Counter | Heavy Slam, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Rock Slide, Cross Chop | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback |
| Dynamax Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
Moves & Threats
Charizard common fast moves are Air Slash or Fire Spin. Charged moves include Air Cutter or Fire Blast or Overheat and Dragon Claw. Elite moves include Wing Attack or Ember or Dragon Breath or Blast Burn or Flamethrower. G-Max Wildfire 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
Sunny weather : boosts Fire damage. Windy weather : boosts Flying attackers. Rainy weather : boosts Water attackers.
Blast Burn is devastating — preserve shields for your highest DPS Rock or Water attackers when you see it.
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 Fire / Flying attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
When To Avoid
Avoid using Grass, Bug, and Fairy counters — they deal low damage and risk fainting quickly. Be cautious using fragile Rock types without bulk.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
If Charizard uses Air Slash or Blast Burn, protect your strongest Rock attackers with shields. After the raid, use Golden Razz and curve + Excellent throws to maximize catch chances.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Charizard type and weakness?
Charizard is a Fire / Flying type. It is weak to Rock, Water, Electric type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Wildfire?
Strong rock, electric and water attackers such as Gigantamax Blastoise, Gigantamax Lapras, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Gengar, Dynamax Moltres, Dynamax Metagross.
Can Gigantamax Charizard be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Charizard catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Sunny boosts Fire moves, Windy boosts Flying moves, Rain boosts Water counters
Conclusion
Gigantamax Charizard is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Fire/Flying combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Water and Electric 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 Charizard efficiently and maximize your rewards.