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
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| Resists |
 Fire •
 Water •
 Ice •
 Steel
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| 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 for Gigantamax Inteleon
Gigantamax Inteleon is Water-type raid boss. It is weak to Electric and Grass moves. During Max Battles, your goal is to maximize Electric/Grass-type Gigantamax damage during the Max Phase.
🥇 Tier 1 — Optimal Electric Gigantamax Counters
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| 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) |
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| Gigantamax Pikachu | 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) |
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🥈 Ghost & Poison Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
🥈 Ghost & Poison Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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) |
Best Dynamax Counters for Gigantamax Inteleon
🥇 Tier 1 — Elite Electric Attackers
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | |
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| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock | |
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| 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 Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - | |
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| 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 | - | |
| 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 | |
🥈 Ghost & Poison Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - | |
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| 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 | |
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| Dynamax Tsareena | Max Overgrowth, Max Starfall | Charm, Magical Leaf, Razor Leaf | Draining Kiss, Grass Knot, Stomp, Triple Axel, Energy Ball | High Jump Kick | |
| Dynamax Thwackey | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot | - | |
| Dynamax Ivysaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Power Whip, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | - | |
🥈 Ghost & Poison Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - | |
| 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 Abra | Max Mindstorm, Max Lightning | Zen Headbutt, Charge Beam | Psyshock, Shadow Ball, Signal Beaam | - | |
| 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 |
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.
Max Battle Strategy
- Lead with Electric-types to safely build Max energy.
- Activate Max Phase together for burst damage windows.
- Avoid Fire, Ice, and Steel attackers due to resistance.
- Be cautious using Grass-types if Ice coverage is present.
- Electric-type teams provide safest and fastest clears.
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