Quick facts
Species: Cinderace (Gigantamax)
Primary type: Fire
Primary weaknesses: Water, Ground, Rock
Recommended lobby: 15–20 trainers
Gigantamax Cinderace enters raids with blazing speed and fiery kicks, making it a Fire-type attacker with huge impact. Its dynamic size enhances its Pyro Ball and Blaze Kick moves, challenging trainers to time dodges and choose counters wisely. This guide breaks down the best counters, movesets, and strategies for taking down this fast striker.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Cinderace is a Fire-type with high offensive numbers and priority close-range pressure. Gigantamax Cinderace (G-Max) scales HP and often uses powerful Fire STABs (G-Max Fire-style moves) and coverage (High Jump Kick, Pyro Ball variants). In both GO and Max Raid contexts, you should expect a boss that punishes incorrect typing. The main approach: exploit Water and Rock (GO) / Water and Ground (SWSH context) while using durable attackers to weather charged moves.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Water •
 Ground •
 Rock
|
| Resists |
 Fire •
 Flying •
 Bug
|
Pro tip: Lead with Water or Rock Pokémon to quickly counter Cinderace’s Fire assaults.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Inteleon (Water Gun / G-Max Hydrosnipe)
- Kingler (Mud Shot / G-Max Foam Burst)
- Drednaw (Waterfall / G-Max Stonesurge)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Inteleon (Water Gun / Max Geyser)
- Excadrill (Mud Slap / Max Quake)
- Urshifu (Waterfall / Max Geyser)
- Kingler (Bubble / Max Geyser)
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 Cinderace.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(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 Coalossal | Smack Down, Incinerate | G-Max Volcalith | Rock Slide, Flame Charge, Rock Blast | - | Incinerate(32) and G-Max Volcalith(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 Machamp | Bullet Punch, Counter | G-Max Chi Strike | Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback | Counter(13) and G-Max Chi Strike(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) |
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 Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron Head, Scorching Sands | - |
| 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 Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
| 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 Vaporean | Max Geyser | Water Gun | Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, Liquidation, Water Pulse | Last Resort, Scald |
| Dynamax Drizzile | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf | - |
| Dynamax Krabby | Max Geyser, Max Quake | Bubble, Mud Shot | Bubble Beam, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Razor Shell | - |
| Dynamax Suicune | Max Mindstorm, Max Hailstorm, Max Darkness | Extrasensory, Snarl, Ice Fang, Hidden Power | Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Scald | - |
| Dynamax Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Lapras | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
| Dynamax Espeon | Max Mindstorm | Confusion, Zen Headbutt | Psybeam, Psychic, Future Sight, Psychic Fangs | Last Resort, Shadow Ball |
| 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 Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Omanyte | Max Geyser | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Bubble Beam, Rock Blast, Rock Tomb, Brine | - |
| Dynamax Drilbur | Max Quake, Max Strike | Scratch, Mud Slap | Rock Tomb, Dig, Drill Run | - |
| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
Moves & Threats
Cinderace common fast moves are Tackle or Fire Spin. Charged moves include Focus Blast or Flamethrower and Flame Charge. G-Max Fireball 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.
Threats: Fire Ball deals massive burst damage, Blaze Kick adds consistent pressure.
Tip: Dodge charged moves to preserve your team for longer raids.
Weather Effects & Battle Flow
Sunny weather : boosts Fire damage. Rainy weather : boosts Water attackers.
Water-types resist Fire moves, making them the safest option overall. Rock types also hit hard but need to watch for Fighting coverage.
Battle Tips
- Avoid Grass- and Bug-types—they take heavy damage.
- Use Water-type moves for maximum effectiveness.
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 attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
When To Avoid
Avoid Grass and Steel types — Grass burns quickly, and Steel resists Fire poorly. Stick to bulky Water or strong Rock/Ground attackers.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Lead with your tankiest Water attackers to survive longer. Shield your best counters if Cinderace runs Low Kick for coverage. After the raid, use Golden Razz and curve throws to maximize catch odds.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Cinderace type and weakness?
Cinderace is a Fire type. It is weak to Water, Rock, Ground type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Fireball?
Strong ground and water attackers such as Gigantamax Inteleon, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Drednaw, Dynamax Inteleon, Dynamax Excadrill, Dynamax Kingler.
Can Gigantamax Cinderace be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Cinderace catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Sunny boosts Fire moves, Rain boosts Water counters.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Cinderace is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Fire type is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Ground and Water 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 Cinderace efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Inteleon Raid Guide, Gigantamax Kingler Raid Guide, Gigantamax Drednaw Raid Guide
Summary
- Use Water, Rock, and Ground-type Pokémon
- Avoid Grass- and Bug-types
- Dodge Fire Ball and Blaze Kick
- Take advantage of rainy weather boosts