Quick summary
Overview
Gigantamax Copperajah is a Steel-type Gigantamax raid boss available during special events in Pokémon GO. It has great defensive typing, resisting Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Poison. It is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground attacks. Trainers should rely on strong Fire and Fighting Pokémon to counter it effectively.This guide explains everything trainers need to beat Gigantamax Copperajah 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 |
 Fighting •
 Ground •
 Fire
|
| Resists |
 Normal •
 Flying •
 Rock •
 Bug •
 Steel •
 Grass •
 Ice •
 Dragon •
 Fairy •
 Poison
|
| 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. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Charizard
- Machamp
- Snorlax
Dynamax-type Counters
- Cinderace
- Excadrill
- Corviknight
- Charizard
- Latios
- Latias
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 Copperajah.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(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 Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(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 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 Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
| Dynamax Latias | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt, Charm | Psychic, Thunder, Outrage, Aura Sphere | Mist Ball |
| Dynamax Darmanitan | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate | Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide | - |
| Dynamax Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Suicune | Max Mindstorm, Max Hailstorm, Max Darkness | Extrasensory, Snarl, Ice Fang, Hidden Power | Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Scald | - |
| Dynamax Cinderace | Max Flare, Max Strike | Tackle, Fire Spin | Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Focus Blast | - |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Zamazenta | Behemoth Bash | Metal Claw, Ice Fang | Moonblast, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Corviknight | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike, Max Quake | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | Sky Attack, Payback | Air Cutter, Iron Head |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Moves & Threats
Copperajah common fast moves are Tackle or Rock Smash. Charged moves include Heavy Slam or Play Rough or Earthquake and Stone Edge. G-Max Steelsurge 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
Cloudy weather : boosts Fighting moves. Sunny/Clear weather: boosts Ground and Fire attackers.
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 Steel attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
When To Avoid
Avoid normal, flying, rock, bug Pokémon — they take heavy damage from Copperajah moves.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Gigantamax Copperajah can hit hard with coverage moves like Earthquake and Play Rough, so avoid bringing Pokémon weak to Ground or Fairy when possible. Use Fire and Fighting types as your main DPS. In smaller groups, prioritize high-level counters; in larger groups, mix types for balance.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Copperajah type and weakness?
Copperajah is a Steel type. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, Fire.
What are good counters for G-Max Steelsurge?
Strong fighting and fire attackers such as Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Cinderace, Gigantamax Blastoise, Gigantamax Kingler, Dynamax Charizard, Dynamax Latios.
Can Gigantamax Copperajah be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Copperajah catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Cloudy boosts Fighting type moves; Sunny boosts Ground and Fire counters.
Does Copperajah keep G-Max Steelsurge?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Copperajah is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Steel type is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Fighting and Fire 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 Copperajah efficiently and maximize your rewards.