Quick facts
Overview
Gigantamax Inteleon is the Galar region’s Water-type sharpshooter, standing tall on a massive water tower with incredible precision attacks. Known for its signature move G-Max Hydrosnipe, this form of Inteleon delivers devastating single-target Water-type damage, making it a formidable opponent in Pokémon GO raids.
To secure victory, trainers must prepare teams with strong Electric and Grass-type Pokémon and understand its moveset dynamics.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Electric •
 Grass
|
| Resists |
 Fire •
 Water •
 Ice •
 Steel
|
| Note | Gigantamax bosses have inflated HP and use Max/G-Max moves that can alter battlefield effects; expect longer fights and coordinate revives. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Toxtricity
- Venusaur
- Rillaboom
Dynamax-type Counters
- Moltres
- Rillaboom
- Venusaur
- Toxtricity
- Zapdos
- Raikou
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 Inteleon.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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 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) |
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 Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| 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 Thwackey | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Ivysaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Power Whip, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | - |
| Dynamax Passimian | Max Knuckle, Max Strike | Counter, Rock Smash, Take Down | Brick Break, Close Combat, Superpower, Brutal Swing, Drain Punch | - |
| Dynamax Haunter | Max Phantasm | Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick | Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice 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 Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
Moves & Threats
Inteleon common fast moves are Pound or Water Gun. Charged moves include Shadow Ball or Surf and Water Pulse. G-Max Hydrosnipe 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
Rainy weather: boosts Water damage. Sunny weather : boosts Grass attackers.
Battle Tips
- Front-load your top Electric and Grass DPS for fastest TTK.
- Include one tank/healer in larger lobbies to soak G-Max hits and maintain uptime.
- Quick-dodge only very heavy Max Moves; otherwise favor uptime to maximize damage over long 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 Water attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
When To Avoid
Avoid using fragile Water or Ice attackers that will faint quickly to Inteleon's charged moves. Also be cautious with bulk-reliant Pokémon that do low DPS despite resisting Water.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
If Inteleon uses Hydro Pump or Snipe Shot, conserve shields for your highest-DPS Electric attackers. After the raid, use Golden Razz for a higher catch probability, Silver Pinap is handy when you want Candy and are willing to risk the catch.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Inteleon type and weakness?
Inteleon is a Water type. It is weak to Electric, Grass type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Hydrosnipe?
Strong electric and grass attackers such as Gigantamax Rillaboom, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Venusaur, Dynamax Metagross, Dynamax Passimian.
Can Gigantamax Inteleon be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Inteleon catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Rain boosts Water moves, Sunny boosts Grass counters
Conclusion
Gigantamax Inteleon is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Water type is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Electric and Grass 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 Inteleon efficiently and maximize your rewards.