Quick summary
Species: Flapple (Gigantamax)
Type: Grass / Dragon
Primary weaknesses: Ice, Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Flapple may seem like a quirky apple dragon, but in Pokémon GO raids, it brings serious Grass/Dragon-type firepower. Trainers facing this oversized fruit Pokémon need the right counters and strategy to avoid getting knocked out quickly. This guide covers counters, moves, and tips to defeat G-Max Flapple efficiently.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Gigantamax Flapple commonly appears as Grass/Dragon or Grass/Poison variant depending on event/form; both keep Grass as the primary identity. Expect high HP and charged moves such as Frenzy Plant, Dragon Pulse, or Sludge Bomb in different variants. Because of this, Flapple is vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Fire depending on the exact typing—Ice and Dragon are consistently valuable. Your objective: bring high burst Ice or Dragon damage and some bulk to survive heavy charged moves.
Pro tip: Always preview the raid charged move. If Flapple shows Dragon-type charged moves, prioritize Dragon and Ice counters; if it shows Poison coverage, add Psychic/Fairy options.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ice •
 Flying •
 Poison •
 Bug •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| Resists |
 Ground •
 Electric •
 Grass •
 Water
|
| 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: Use Ice-type Pokémon to deal massive damage due to Flapple’s double weaknes.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Hatterene (Psycho Cut / G-Max Smite)
- Lapras (Water Gun / G-Max Resonance)
- Duraludon (Metal Claw / G-Max Depletion)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Articuno (Ice Shard / Max Hailstorm)
- Cryogonal (Ice Shard / Max Hailstorm)
- Glaceon (Ice Shard / Max Hailstorm)
- Eternatus (Poison Jab / Dynamax Cannon)
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 Flapple.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Duraludon | Metal Claw, Dragon Tail | G-Max Depletion | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw | - | Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(350) |
| Gigantamax Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(350) |
| Gigantamax Alcremie | Tackle, Charm | G-Max Finale | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Finale(350) |
| Gigantamax Garbodor | Infestation, Take Down | G-Max Malodar | Seed Bomb, Gunk Shot, Body Slam, Acid Spray | - | Infestation(9) and G-Max Malodar(350) |
| Gigantamax Butterfree | Confusion, Struggle Bug | G-Max Befuddle | Bug Buzz, Signal Beam, Psychic | Bug Bite | Confusion(19) and G-Max Befuddle(350) |
| Gigantamax Corviknight | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | G-Max Wind Rage | Sky Attack, Payback | Iron Head, Air Cutter | Steel Wing(14) and G-Max Wind Rage(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 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 | 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Articuno | Max HailStorm | Frost Breath, Ice Shard | Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel | Hurricane |
| Dynamax Cryogonal | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel | - |
| Dynamax Lapras | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
| Dynamax Suicune | Max Mindstorm, Max Hailstorm, Max Darkness | Extrasensory, Snarl, Ice Fang, Hidden Power | Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Scald | - |
| Dynamax Duraludon | Max Wyrmwind, Max Steelspike | Dragon Tail, Metal Claw | Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw, Hyper Beam | - |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Hatterene | Max Starfall, Max MindStorm | Confusion, Charm, Psycho Cut | Psyshock, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Power Whip | - |
| Dynamax Latias | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt, Charm | Psychic, Thunder, Outrage, Aura Sphere | Mist Ball |
| 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 Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Sylveon | Max Starfall | Quick Attack, Charm | Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss | Last Resort, Psyshock |
| Dynamax Glaceon | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Avalanche, Icy Wind, Ice Beam | Last Resort, Water Pulse |
Moves & Threats
Flapple common fast moves are Dragon Breath or Bullet Seed. Charged moves include Seed Bomb or Dragon Pulse or Outrage and Fly. G-Max Tartness 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.
Tip: Focus on fast Ice or Dragon attacks and dodge charged moves to maximize DPS.
Weather Effects
Windy weather : boosts Dragon moves. Snowy weather: boosts Ice counters. Cloudy weather: boosts Fairy moves. Sunny weather : boosts Flapple Grass moves.
Battle Tips
- Don’t use Grass or Electric Pokémon—they deal little damage.
- Dodge Tartnes to avoid defense debuffs.
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, Grass / Dragon attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Focus on Ice and Fairy-types, as they deal double damage to Flapple and resist some of its attacks. Dragon-types are strong but risky due to Flapple’s Dragon moves. Coordinate with 14–16 strong trainers to ensure a smooth victory.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Flapple type and weakness?
Flapple is a Grass / Dragon type. It is weak to Ice, Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy.
What are good counters for G-Max Tartness?
Strong ice and fairy attackers such as Gigantamax Hatterene, Gigantamax Lapras, Gigantamax Duraludon, Dynamax Cryogonal, Dynamax Articuno.
Can Gigantamax Flapple be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Flapple catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Sunny weather boosts Flapple’s Grass moves, Windy weather boosts its Dragon moves. Snowy weather helps Ice-type counters, Cloudy weather benefits Fairy-types.
Does Flapple keep G-Max Tartness?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Flapple is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Grass/Dragon combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Ice and Fairy 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 Flapple efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Lapras Raid Guide, Gigantamax Duraludon Raid Guide, Gigantamax Hatterene Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Ice-types for massive damage
- Dodge Dragon Claw and Tarness
- Avoid Grass and Electric counters
- ake advantage of Snowy weather for boosted Ice moves