Quick summary
Species: Grimmsnarl (Gigantamax)
Type: Dark / Fairy
Primary weaknesses: Poison, Steel, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl isn’t just mischievous—it’s massive! This Dark/Fairy-type powerhouse can weaken your team with debuffs and heavy hits, making preparation key. Trainers need the right counters, movesets, and strategy to take down this G-Max menace.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is a terrifying force in Pokémon GO raids, embodying both elegance and chaos. With its hair-like muscles and demonic posture, this Dark/Fairy-type Pokémon dominates battles with its Gigantamax energy, capable of unleashing powerful Max Starfall and Max Darkness attacks.
Its combination of Dark and Fairy typing gives it limited but exploitable weaknesses — primarily Fairy, Poison, and Steel attacks. A well-coordinated team can bring it down quickly if you focus on exploiting these vulnerabilities.
Weakness
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Poison •
 Steel •
 Fairy
|
| Resists |
 Ghost •
 Dark •
 Dragon •
 Psychic
|
| 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: Steel-type Pokémon will crush Grimmsnarl quickly. Avoid using Fire and Dark-types—they struggle against its Fairy typing.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Alcremie (Tackle / G-Max Finale)
- Copperajah (Tackle / G-Max Steelsurge)
- Melmetal (Thunder Shock / G-Max Meltdown)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Metagross (Bullet Punch / Max Steelspike)
- Excadrill (Metal Claw / Max Steelspike)
- Zacian (Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade)
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 Grimmsnarl.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(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 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 Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(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 Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(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 Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Discharge, Wild Charge, Acid Spray, Power Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(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) |
| Gigantamax Centiskorch | Bug Bite, Ember | G-Max Centiferno | Crunch, Lunge, Heat Wave, Bug Buzz | - | Ember(10) and G-Max Centiferno(350) |
| Gigantamax Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(350) |
| Gigantamax Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| 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 | - |
| Zamazenta | Behemoth Bash | Metal Claw, Ice Fang | Moonblast, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Duraludon | Max Wyrmwind, Max Steelspike | Dragon Tail, Metal Claw | Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw, Hyper Beam | - |
| Dynamax Hatterene | Max Starfall, Max MindStorm | Confusion, Charm, Psycho Cut | Psyshock, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Power Whip | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Sylveon | Max Starfall | Quick Attack, Charm | Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss | Last Resort, Psyshock |
| 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 Latias | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt, Charm | Psychic, Thunder, Outrage, Aura Sphere | Mist Ball |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Corviknight | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike, Max Quake | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | Sky Attack, Payback | Air Cutter, Iron Head |
| Dynamax Darmanitan | Max Strike, Max Flare | Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate | Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide | - |
Moves & Threats
Grimmsnarl common fast moves are Bite or Sucker Punch or Low Kick. Charged moves include Dark Pulse or Play Rough or Foul Play and Power-Up Punch. G-Max Snooze 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.
Threat: Play Rough – heavy Fairy damage. Dark Pulse – solid Dark-type damage. Power-Up Punch – can boost Grimmsnarl’s attack
Pro tip: Dodge charged moves where possible, especially Play Rough, to keep your DPS high.
Weather Effects
Foggy weather : boosts Dark moves. Cloudy weather : boosts Fairy and Fighting attackers. Snowy weather : boosts Steel moves. Sunny weather : boosts Poison attackers.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Steel Pokémon for maximum effectiveness.
- Avoid using Fighting or Dark Pokémon—they are 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 Dark / Fairy attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Steel-types perform excellently, resisting Grimmsnarl’s Fairy and Dark attacks while dealing super-effective damage. Poison-types also work well.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Grimmsnarl type and weakness?
Grimmsnarl is a Dark / Fairy type. It is weak to Poison, Steel, Fairy.
What are good counters for G-Max Snooze?
Strong poison and steel attackers such as Gigantamax Melmetal, Gigantamax Alcremie, Gigantamax Copperajah, Gigantamax Hatterene, Dynamax Metagross, Dynamax Excadrill.
Can Gigantamax Grimmsnarl be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Grimmsnarl catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Foggy weather boosts Dark-type moves, while Cloudy weather boosts Fairy and Fighting moves. Sunny weather benefits Poison-type counters, and Snowy weather strengthens Steel-types.
Does Grimmsnarl keep G-Max Snooze?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Dark/Fairy combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS.
Prioritize Poison and Steel 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 Grimmsnarl efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Hatterene Raid Guide, Gigantamax Melmetal Raid Guide, Gigantamax Copperajah Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Steel or Poison Pokémon
- Dodge Play Rough and Dark Pulse
- Avoid Dark and Fighting counters
- Use weather boosts for stronger moves