Quick facts
Species: Gengar (Gigantamax)
Primary types: Ghost / Poison
Typical weakness: Ghost, Dark, Ground, Psychic
Typical recommended group: 15–25 trainers
Gigantamax Gengar is a Dark/Ghost-type nightmare in Pokémon GO raids. Its massive G-Max form amplifies its Ghostly attacks, making it one of the most dangerous special attackers for trainers. Proper prep and counters are essential to survive and win.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Gigantamax Gengar haunts Pokémon GO raids with its spectral grin and shadowy energy. Its G-Max Move, G-Max Terror, prevents foes from fleeing and hits with ghostly power. Trainers should prepare for its powerful Ghost- and Poison-type attacks that punish unprepared teams.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
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| Weak to |
 Ghost •
 Dark •
 Ground •
 Psychic
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| Resists |
 Grass •
 Fighting •
 Bug •
 Poison
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| Note | Gigantamax/Max Moves can add battlefield effects and G-Max mechanics; prioritize sustained DPS and team coordination. |
Pro tip: Avoid Normal and Fighting Pokémon—they can’t touch Gengar. Ground and Psychic attackers are your best friends here.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Grimmsnarl (Sucker Punch / G-Max Snooze)
- Inteleon (Water Gun/ G-Max Hydrosnipe)
- Orbeetle (Struggle Bug / G-Max Gravitas)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Latios (Zen Headbutt / Max Mindstorm)
- Metagross (Zen Headbutt / Max Mindstorm)
- Espeon (Zen Headbutt / Max Mindstorm)
- Gengar (Shadow Claw / Max Phantasm)
- Excadrill (Mud-Slap / Max Quake)
Best Gigantamax Counters for Gigantamax Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar is Ghost/Poison-type raid boss. It is weak to Ghost , Dark, Ground and Psychic moves. During Max Battles, your goal is to maximize Dark/Ghost-type Gigantamax damage during the Max Phase.
🥇 Tier 1 — Optimal Ghost & Dark Gigantamax Counters
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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🥈 Tier 2 — Secondary Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(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) |
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| Gigantamax Centiskorch | Bug Bite, Ember | G-Max Centiferno | Crunch, Lunge, Heat Wave, Bug Buzz | - | Ember(10) and G-Max Centiferno(350) |
🥈 Tier 2 — Secondary Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(350) |
| Gigantamax Orbeetle | Confusion, Struggle Bug | G-Max Gravitas | Bug Buzz, Psychic | - | Confusion(19) and G-Max Gravitas(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 Duraludon | Metal Claw, Dragon Tail | G-Max Depletion | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw | - | Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(350) |
| Gigantamax Copperajah | Tackle, Rock Smash | G-Max Steelsurge | Dig, Iron Head, Play Rough, Heavy Slam | - | Rock Smash(17) and G-Max Steelsurge(350) |
| Gigantamax Melmetal | Thunder Shock | G-Max Meltdown | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Rock Slide, Thunderbolt, Superpower | Double Iron Bash | Thunder Shock(4) and G-Max Meltdown(350) |
| Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Acid Spray, Wild Charge, Discharge, Power-Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(350) |
| Gigantamax Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(350) |
Expert Tip: Dark-type Gigantamax Pokémon are the safest option against Gengar.
Best Dynamax Counters for Gigantamax Gengar
🥇 Tier 1 — Elite Dark & Ghost Attackers
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | |
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| Dynamax Espeon | Max Mindstorm | Confusion, Zen Headbutt | Psybeam, Psychic, Future Sight, Psychic Fangs | Last Resort, Shadow Ball | |
| 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 | |
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| Dynamax Alakazam | Max Mindstorm, Max Knuckle, Max Guard, Max Spirit | Confusion, Psycho Cut | Focus Blast, Future Sight, Shadow Ball, Fire Punch | Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Counter | |
| Dynamax Arcanine | Max Flare, Max Knuckle, Max Lightning | Snarl, Fire Fang, Thunder Fang | Crunch, Fire Blast, Wild Charge, Flamethrower, Psychic Fangs, Scorching Sands | Bite, Bulldoze | |
| Dynamax Haunter | Max Phantasm | Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick | Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch | - | |
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| Dynamax Kadabra | Max Mindstorm | Confusion, Psycho Cut | Psybeam, Dazzling Gleam, Shadow Ball | - | |
| Dynamax Gigalith | Max Quake, Max Rockfall | Mud Slap, Smack Down | Rock Slide, Solar Beam, Superpower, Heavy Slam | Meteor Beam | |
| Dynamax Gastly | Max Phantasm, Max Darkness | Lick, Astonish, Sucker Punch | Dark Pulse, Sludge Bomb, Night Shade, Ominous Wind | - | |
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🥈 Tier 2 — Secondary Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge | |
| Dynamax Espeon | Max Mindstorm | Confusion, Zen Headbutt | Psybeam, Psychic, Future Sight, Psychic Fangs | Last Resort, Shadow Ball | |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash | |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron Head, Scorching Sands | - | |
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| 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 Gardevoir | Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall, Max Lightning, Max Overgrowth | Confusion, Charge Beam, Charm, Magical Leaf | Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Shadow Ball, Triple Axel | Synchronoise | |
| Dynamax Abra | Max Mindstorm, Max Lightning | Zen Headbutt, Charge Beam | Psyshock, Shadow Ball, Signal Beaam | - | |
| Dynamax Ho-Oh | Max MindStorm, Max Strike, Max Flare, Max Guard, Max Spirit, Max Steelspike | Extrasensory, Steel Wing, Hidden Power, Incinerate | Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam | Earthquake, Sacred Fire | |
| Dynamax Gallade | Max Mindstorm, Max Knucle, Max Starfall | Confusion, Low Kick, Psycho Cut, Charm | Close Combat, Psychic, Leaf Blade | Synchronoise | |
| Dynamax Drampa | Max Mindstorm, Max Wyrmwind | Dragon Breath, Extrasensory | Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Fly, Swift | - | |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot | |
| Dynamax Lugia | Max MindStorm | Extrasensory, Dragon Tail | Fly, Hydro Pump, Future Sight, Sky Attack | Aeroblast | |
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| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter | |
| Dynamax Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide | |
🥈 Tier 2 — Secondary Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - | |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - | |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - | |
| Dynamax Darmanitan | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate | Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide | - |
Moves & Threats
Gengar common fast moves are Hex or Shadow Claw and Sucker Punch. Charged moves include Focus Blast or Drain Punch or Sludge Bomb and Shadow Ball. Elite moves include Lick or Sludge Wave or Shadow Punch or Psychic and Dark Pulse. G-Max Terror 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.
Pro tip: Shadow Ball – high Ghost damage. Sludge Bomb – Poison coverage. Focus Blast – strong Fighting-type coverage
Pro tip: Focus on dodging Shadow Ball to reduce damage. Timing charged attacks is crucial for success.
Weather Effects & Battle Flow
Fog weather : boosts Ghost/Dark damage. Cloudy weather : boosts Poison/Fighting attackers.
Shadow Ball is the most dangerous move. Bring Dark or Normal-type Pokémon to resist Ghost damage if possible.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Ground or Psychic Pokémon.
- Avoid using Normal or Fighting Pokémon—they’re immune or resisted.
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 Ghost / Poison attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
When To Avoid
Avoid using Fairy and Grass types since they take heavy damage from Sludge Bomb. Steel types resist Poison but may not output enough damage to be efficient.
Max Battle Strategy
- Open with bulky Dark-types to build Max energy.
- Coordinate Max activations for burst damage windows.
- Avoid fragile Psychic-types unless shielded.
- Ghost-types provide highest DPS but require good timing.
- Dark-types are the safest consistent strategy.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Gengar type and weakness?
Gengar is a Ghost / Poison type. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Terror?
Strong ground and psychic attackers such as Gigantamax Grimmsnarl, Gigantamax Inteleon, Gigantamax Orbeetle, Dynamax Metagross, Dynamax Latios.
Can Gigantamax Gengar be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Gengar catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Fog boosts Ghost/Dark, Cloudy boosts Poison/Fighting.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Gengar is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Ghost/Poison combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Ground and Psychic 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 Gengar efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Grimmsnarl Raid Guide, Gigantamax Inteleon Raid Guide, Gigantamax Orbeetle Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Ground or Psychic Pokémon
- Dodge Shadow Ball and Sludge Bomb
- Avoid Normal/Fighting Pokémon
- Take advantage of weather boosts