Quick summary
Species: Corviknight (Gigantamax)
Type: Flying / Steel
Primary weaknesses: Electric, Fire
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Corviknight soars into raids as a towering Steel/Flying-type Pokémon, blending sky-high agility with iron defense. Its enormous size makes its Steel Wing and Brave Bird attacks truly devastating. This guide covers counters, movesets, and strategies to help trainers defeat this aerial steel titan.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Corviknight Gigantamaxed becomes a high-HP, defensive Steel/Flying boss that punishes poor counter selection. Expect long fights with high-damage charged moves and exceptional physical resistances. In Pokémon GO terms, its Steel typing grants heavy resistance to many common types (Normal, Grass, Psychic, Ice), while Flying exposes it to Rock and Electric as potent counters. The combination means Rock and Electric are your first look; Fire and Ice are secondary depending on moves.
Pro tip: Always check the charged move preview. If Corviknight shows heavy Steel coverage (e.g., Meteor Mash/Flash Cannon variants), favor Fire and Ground tanks as support; if it shows Sky Attack / Brave Bird, prioritize Rock DPS to exploit double super-effective damage.
Lore & fun facts: Corviknight, introduced in Sword & Shield, is a knightly corvid that ferries trainers in the Galar region. Its Gigantamax form exaggerates its metallic wings and gives it an armored, fortress-like silhouette — perfect for lore copy and a great hook for articles. Mentioning lore improves engagement and E-A-T for readers who stick around.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Electric •
 Fire
|
| Resists |
 Normal •
 Flying •
 Poison •
 Ground •
 Bug •
 Steel •
 Grass •
 Psychic •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| 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 Electric or Fire-type Pokémon to deal maximum damage while minimizing risk.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Charizard (Wing Attack / G-Max Wildfire)
- Cinderace (Tackle / G-Max Fireball)
- Toxtricity (Spark / G-Max Stun Shock)
- Centiskorch (Ember / G-Max Centiferno)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Darmanitan (Incinerate / Max Flare)
- Zapdos (Thunder Shock / Max Lightning)
- Moltres (Fire Spin / Max Flare)
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 Corviknight.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(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) |
| Gigantamax Charizard | Air Slash, Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, Air Cutter, Overheat | Dragon Breath, Ember, Wing Attack, Blast Burn, Flamethrower | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Wildfire(350) |
| Gigantamax Centiskorch | Bug Bite, Ember | G-Max Centiferno | Crunch, Lunge, Heat Wave, Bug Buzz | - | Ember(10) and G-Max Centiferno(350) |
| Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(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 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 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 Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(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 Darmanitan | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate | Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide | - |
| 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 |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Flareon | Max Flare | Ember, Fire Spin | Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Overheat | Last Resort, Superpower, Heat Wave |
| Dynamax Cinderace | Max Flare, Max Strike | Tackle, Fire Spin | Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Focus Blast | - |
| Dynamax Jolteon | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Discharge, Thunderbolt, Thunder | Last Resort, Zap Cannon |
| Dynamax Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| 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 Raboot | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Ember | Flame Charge, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Charmeleon | Max Flare, Max Strike | Ember, Fire Fang, Scratch | Fire Punch, Flame Burst, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Gengar | Max Flare, Max Strike | Ember, Fire Fang, Scratch | Fire Punch, Flame Burst, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| Dynamax Darumaka | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang | Fire Punch, Flame Charge | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Glaceon | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Avalanche, Icy Wind, Ice Beam | Last Resort, Water Pulse |
Moves & Threats
Corviknight common fast moves are Air Slash or Sand Attack and Steel Wing. Charged moves include Sky Attack or Payback. Elite moves include Air Cutter or Iron Head. G-Max Wind Rage 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: Brave Bird hits hard against non-Flying counters. Iron Head can critically damage Grass-types and Fairy-types
Tip: Dodge charged moves to preserve your team, especially against Hyper Beam.
Weather Effects
Windy weather : boosts Flying moves. Snowy weather : boosts Steel attackers. Rainy weather : boosts Electric moves. Sunny weather : boosts Fire attackers.
Battle Tips
- Avoid Grass-, Bug-, and Steel-types—they’re ineffective
- Focus on fast Electric or Fire attacks to exploit weaknesses
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 Flying / Steel attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Electric attackers perform best against Corviknight, while Fire-types punish its Steel typing. Avoid Grass, Bug, and Fairy-types as they take extra damage from its Flying or Steel attacks.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Corviknight type and weakness?
Corviknight is a Flying / Steel type. It is weak to Electric, Fire.
What are good counters for G-Max Wind Rage?
Strong electric and fire attackers such as Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Gigantamax Cinderace, Gigantamax Centiskorch, Dynamax Zapdos, Dynamax Moltres.
Can Gigantamax Corviknight be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Corviknight catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Windy weather boosts Flying moves, Snowy weather boosts Steel moves. Sunny weather boosts Fire-type counters, Rainy weather powers up Electric counters.
Does it keep G-Max Wind Rage?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Corviknight is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Flying/Steel combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Electric 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 Corviknight efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Charizard Raid Guide, Gigantamax Centiskorch Raid Guide, Gigantamax Cinderace Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Electric or Fire Pokémon
- Avoid Grass, Bug, and Steel counters
- Dodge Brave Bird and Iron Head
- Use weather boosts for maximum damage