Quick summary
Overview
Duraludon is a Steel / Dragon-type with a skyline of metal plates — its Gigantamax form towers like a metallic skyscraper, gaining dramatic boosts to its attacking power and HP along with the signature G-Max Industrial (hazardous metal-surge) effect. Expect high single-target damage, occasional wide-area steel hazard effects, and strong resistance to many common types. Treat it as a mixed-threat boss: Dragon / Steel counters excel, but watch for coverage moves (e.g., Earthquake, Flamethrower) that punish single-type stacks.
Pro tip: Duraludon’s huge Steel typing makes Fire a frequent neutral/coverage counter — but primary counters are Ground (if featured), Dragon, and Fighting/Psychic depending on moveset. Always preview the charged move before locking in.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fighting •
 Ground
|
| Resists |
 Bug •
 Electric •
 Flying •
 Normal •
 Psychic •
 Rock •
 Steel •
 Water •
 Grass •
 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
- Machamp
- Snorlax
Dynamax-type Counters
- Excadrill
- Machamp
- Metagross
- Passimian
- Kabutops
- Entei
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 Duraludon.
| 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 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 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) |
| 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 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 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 | - |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Zamazenta | Behemoth Bash | Metal Claw, Ice Fang | Moonblast, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Corviknight | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike, Max Quake | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | Sky Attack, Payback | Air Cutter, Iron Head |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| 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 Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
| Dynamax Suicune | Max Mindstorm, Max Hailstorm, Max Darkness | Extrasensory, Snarl, Ice Fang, Hidden Power | Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Scald | - |
| Dynamax Latias | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt, Charm | Psychic, Thunder, Outrage, Aura Sphere | Mist Ball |
| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
| Dynamax Passimian | Max Knuckle, Max Strike | Counter, Rock Smash, Take Down | Brick Break, Close Combat, Superpower, Brutal Swing, Drain Punch | - |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| 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 Cinderace | Max Flare, Max Strike | Tackle, Fire Spin | Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Focus Blast | - |
| 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 Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
Moves & Threats
Duraludon common fast moves are Metal Claw or Dragon Tail. Charged moves include Hyper Beam or Flash Cannon and Dragon Claw. G-Max Depletion 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
Snowy weather : boosts Duraludon Steel moves. Windy weather : boosts Dragon attackers. Clear weather : boosts Ground moves. Cloudy weather : boosts Fighting 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 / Dragon attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Bring powerful Fighting-types to shred Duraludon’s Steel typing, while Ground-types exploit its second weakness. Avoid Fairy, Rock, and Ice Pokémon, as they take heavy damage from its Steel or Dragon moves.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Duraludon type and weakness?
Duraludon is a Steel / Dragon type. It is weak to Fighting, Ground.
What are good counters for G-Max Depletion?
Strong fighting and ground attackers such as Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Cinderace, Gigantamax Gengar, Dynamax Corviknight, Dynamax Metagross.
Can Gigantamax Duraludon be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Duraludon catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Snowy weather boosts Duraludon’s Steel moves, while Windy weather boosts its Dragon moves. Clear weather supports Ground counters, while Cloudy weather strengthens Fighting-types.
Does Duraludon keep G-Max Depletion?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Duraludon is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Steel/Dragon combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Fighting 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 Duraludon efficiently and maximize your rewards.