Quick facts
Overview
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 |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ghost •
 Dark •
 Ground •
 Psychic
|
| Resists |
 Grass •
 Fighting •
 Bug •
 Poison
|
| Note | Gigantamax/Max Moves can add battlefield effects and G-Max mechanics; prioritize sustained DPS and team coordination. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Snorlax
- Toxtricity
Dynamax-type Counters
- Gengar
- Metagross
- Blastoise
- Toxtricity
- Cryogonal
- Kingler
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 Gengar.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 Blastoise | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | G-Max Cannonade | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon | Rollout(15) and G-Max Cannonade(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 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 Venusaur | Vine Whip, Razor Leaf | G-Max Vine Lash | Sludge, Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | Frenzy Plant | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Vine Lash(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) |
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 Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Cryogonal | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Haunter | Max Phantasm | Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick | Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch | - |
| Dynamax Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Blissey | Max Strike, Max Mindstorm | Pound, Zen Headbutt | Dazzling Gleam, Hyper Beam, Psychic | Wild Charge |
| Dynamax Articuno | Max HailStorm | Frost Breath, Ice Shard | Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel | Hurricane |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| 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 Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
| 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 Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| 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 Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
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.
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
- Front-load top Ghost or Ground DPS depending on your roster.
- Bring at least one high-TDO tank if the lobby is large to soak Max Moves.
- Star and favorite preset teams to reduce relobby time — large events saw many trainers leaving early, causing timer risks in smaller lobbies.
- Quick-dodge only very heavy Max Moves; otherwise keep DPS uptime high in longer fights.
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.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Save shields for your strongest attackers if Shadow Ball is in play.For catching, use Golden Razz Berries and curve throws to maximize odds. Silver Pinaps can be used when farming Candy.
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 Charizard, Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Snorlax, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Dynamax Moltres, Dynamax Zapdos.
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.