Quick summary
Species: Coalossal (Gigantamax)
Type: Rock / Fire
Primary weaknesses: Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Coalossal storms into raids as a massive Rock/Fire powerhouse, leaving trails of molten debris in its wake. Its towering size increases the impact of Rock Slide and Flame Charge, turning it into a formidable raid boss. This guide walks you through counters, movesets, and battle strategies to bring this fiery colossus down.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Coalossal in Gigantamax form turns Rock and Fire into a volcanic wall of HP. In game terms, think of a Coalossal with enlarged stamina and slightly boosted damage — fights become endurance tests. Coalossal's core identity is Rock / Fire, which makes it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Fighting (Water and Ground are primary). Rock-type moves and Fire STAB make it dangerous: it can hit hard with moves that exploit common resistances for many raid counters. Your priorities are: sustain heavy Water/Ground DPS, avoid bringing Fire/Rock attackers, and manage shields to protect your top DPS.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ground •
 Water •
 Fighting •
 Rock
|
| Resists |
 Normal •
 Ice •
 Poison •
 Flying •
 Bug •
 Fairy •
 Fire
|
| 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: Lead with Water- or Ground-type Pokémon to deal maximum damage while minimizing risk.
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 Coalossal.
| 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 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 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 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) |
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 Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron Head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
| Dynamax Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
| 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 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 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 Hitmonlee | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Low Kick, Double Kick | Low Sweep, Stone Edge, Close Combat, Blaze Kick | Stomp, Brick Break |
| Dynamax Corviknight | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike, Max Quake | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | Sky Attack, Payback | Air Cutter, Iron Head |
| Dynamax Passimian | Max Knuckle | Take Down, Rock Smash, Counter | Brick Break, Close Combat, Drain Punch, Superpower, Brutal Swing | - |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Sobble | Max Strike, Max Geyser | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf | - |
| Dynamax Wartotle | Max Geyser, Max Darkness | Bite, Water Gun | Aqua Jet, Hydr Pump, Ice Beam | - |
| Dynamax Kabuto | Max Quake | Scratch, Mud Shot | Ancient Power, Rock Tomb, Aqua Jet | - |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Falinks | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter | Superpower, Brick Break, Megahorn | - |
Moves & Threats
Coalossal common fast moves are Smack Down or Incinerate. Charged moves include Rock Blast or Rock Slide and Flame Charge. G-Max Volcalith 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: Rock Slide deals AOE damage to your team, while Flame Charge boosts Coalossal’s speed and pressure.
Tip: Dodge charged moves whenever possible to preserve your raid team.
Weather Effects
Rainy weather : boosts Water moves. Sunny weather : boosts Fire attackers. Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Rock attackers.
Battle Tips
- Avoid Fire- and Rock-types—they’re ineffective.
- Use fast Water-type attacks to exploit dual weakness
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 Rock / Fire attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Focus on Water and Ground-type Pokémon to maximize damage against Coalossal. Avoid Grass and Steel Pokémon, as they are easily countered by Coalossal’s Fire and Rock attacks.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Coalossal type and weakness?
Coalossal is a Rock / Fire type. It is weak to Ground, Water, Flying, Rock.
What are good counters for G-Max Volcalith?
Strong water and ground attackers such as Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Inteleon, Gigantamax Blastoise, Gigantamax Machamp, Dynamax Blastoise, Dynamax Inteleon.
Can Gigantamax Coalossal be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Coalossal catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Sunny weather boosts Fire moves, Partly Cloudy weather boosts Rock moves. Rainy weather empowers Water counters.
Does Coalossal keep G-Max Volcalith?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Coalossal is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Rock/Fire combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Water and Ground 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 Coalossal 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
- Lead with Water, Ground, or Fighting Pokémon
- Avoid Rock- and Fire-types
- Dodge Rock Slide and Flame Charge
- Take advantage of rainy weather boosts