Quick facts
Type: Water (Gigantamax)
Primary weaknesses: Electric, Grass
Recommended lobby: 15–20 trainers
Notable Max Move: G-Max Hydrosnipe
Gigantamax Inteleon transforms this Water-type starter into a towering sharpshooter in Pokémon GO raids. With enhanced ranged attacks and special moves, it can take down opponents quickly if unprepared. Choosing the right counters is crucial to avoid being swept away by its precision strikes.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
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. |
Pro tip: Grass and Electric-type Pokémon will deal the most damage. Avoid using Fire- or Water-types—they resist Inteleon’s moves.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Toxtricity (Spark / G-Max Stun Shock)
- Venusaur (Vine Whip / G-Max Vine Lash)
- Rillaboom (Scratch / G-Max Drum Solo)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Zapdos (Thunder Shock / Max Lightning)
- Raikou (Volt Switch / Max Lightning)
- Rillaboom (Razor Leaf / Max Overgrowth)
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 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 Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(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 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 Appletun | Astonish, Bullet Seed | G-Max Sweetness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball, Outrage | Yawn | Astonish / Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Sweetness(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 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) |
| Gigantamax Alcremie | Tackle, Charm | G-Max Finale | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Finale(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 Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Jolteon | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Discharge, Thunderbolt, Thunder | Last Resort, Zap Cannon |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Leafeon | Max Overgrowth | Quick Attack, Razor Leaf | Solar Beam, Leaf Blade, Energy Ball | Bullet Seed, Last Resort |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Thwackey | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot | - |
| 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 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 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 Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Ivysaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Power Whip, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | - |
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.
Threats: Shadow Ball – unexpected Ghost coverage.
Tip: Dodge Hydro Pump and Ice Beam for maximum survival, and anticipate Shadow Ball if using Grass-types.
Weather Effects
Rainy weather: boosts Water damage. Sunny weather : boosts Grass attackers.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Electric Pokémon for high damage output.
- Grass-types help exploit its Water typing.
- Beware of Ice Beam if relying on Grass-types; consider dodging.
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 Flapple, Gigantamax Venusaur, Dynamax Zapdos, Dynamax Raikou.
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.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Rillaboom Raid Guide, Gigantamax Toxtricity Raid Guide, Gigantamax Flapple Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Electric or Grass Pokémon
- Watch for Shadow Ball surprises
- Use weather boosts to maximize damage