Gigantamax Duraludon — Raid Guide

Quick summary

Introduction

Gigantamax Duraludon is a Steel and Dragon-type raid boss introduced during limited-time Gigantamax events in Pokémon GO. Known for its skyscraper-like form, it poses a unique challenge. Duraludon is weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves, making those your best counter strategies. This guide explains everything trainers need to beat Gigantamax Duraludon reliably in Pokémon GO raids — from weaknesses and recommended Gigantamax counters to Dynamax picks, weather interactions, team-size guidance, and catch/reward tips.

Weaknesses & resistances

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.

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Best Gigantamax Duraludon Counters

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)

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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

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Team 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.

Why Raid Gigantamax Duraludon?

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.

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.