Quick facts
Overview
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.
Pro tip: Know the charged-move preview or raid callout before locking in. Cinderace spawns that include Fighting coverage (High Jump Kick) shift priority toward Flying or Psychic neutralizers — adapt mid-lobby where possible.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Water •
 Ground •
 Rock
|
| Resists |
 Fire •
 Flying •
 Bug
|
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Inteleon
- Kingler
- Blastoise
Dynamax-type Counters
- Blastoise
- Zapdos
- Metagross
- Kingler
- Inteleon
- Gengar
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 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 Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(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 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 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) |
| Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip, Razor Leaf | G-Max Vine Lash | Sludge, Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | Frenzy Plant | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Vine Lash(350) |
| Gigantamax Machamp | Bullet Punch, Counter | G-Max Chi Strike | Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam | Payback, Submission, Stone Edge, Karate Chop | Counter(13) and G-Max Chi Strike(350) |
| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(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 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 Charizard | Air Slash, Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | Overheat, Fire Blast, Dragon Claw | Dragon Breath, Ember, Wing Attack, Flamethrower, Blast Burn | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Wildfire(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 Strike, Max Geyser | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf | - |
| 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 Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, 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 Krabby | Max Quake, Max Geyser | Bubble, Mud Shot | Bubble Beam, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Razor Shell | - |
| Dynamax Drilbur | Max Strike, Max Quake | Scratch, Mud Slap | Dig, Drill Run, Rock Tomb | - |
| Dynamax Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| 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 Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Haunter | Max Phantasm | Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick | Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch | - |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| 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 Passimian | Max Knuckle, Max Strike | Counter, Rock Smash, Take Down | Brick Break, Close Combat, Superpower, Brutal Swing, Drain Punch | - |
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.
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
- Front-load high-DPS Water/Ground/Rock counters to shrink HP quickly.
- Use a high-TDO tank if the lobby is large and you expect heavy Max Moves.
- Coordinate Mega leads and avoid wasting revives mid-fight — revive between attempts if needed.
- Quick-dodge only large Max Moves that will one-shot your counters; otherwise keep DPS uptime.
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 Charizard, Gigantamax Lapras, Gigantamax Snorlax, Gigantamax Rillaboom, Dynamax Charizard, Dynamax Toxtricity.
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.