Gigantamax Meowth — Raid Guide

Quick summary

Introduction

Gigantamax Meowth is a Normal-type Gigantamax raid boss introduced during limited-time Pokémon GO events. It is primarily a novelty raid, offering unique rewards and a fun challenge. As a Normal type, it is weak only to Fighting-type moves, so the best counters revolve around strong Fighting Pokémon.This guide explains everything trainers need to beat Gigantamax Meowth reliably in Pokémon GO raids — from weaknesses and recommended Gigantamax counters to Dynamax picks, weather interactions, team-size guidance, and catch/reward tips.

Weaknesses & resistances

Category	Details
Weak to	Fighting
Resists	Ghost
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.

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Best Gigantamax Meowth Counters

Gigantamax-type Counters

• Cinderace
• Machamp

Dynamax-type Counters

• Urshifu
• Passimian
• Machamp
• Falinks
• Machoke
• Rillaboom

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 Meowth.

Pokémon	Fast Moves	Gigantamax Moves	Charged Moves	Elite Moves	Best Moves
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 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 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 Cinderace	Tackle, Fire Spin	G-Max Fireball	Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast	-	Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(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 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 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)

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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 Urshifu	Max Geyser, Max Knuckle	Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall	Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet	-
Dynamax Passimian	Max Knuckle, Max Strike	Counter, Rock Smash, Take Down	Brick Break, Close Combat, Superpower, Brutal Swing, Drain Punch	-
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
Eternatus	Dynamax Cannon	Dragon Tail, Poison Jab	Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower	-
Zacian	Behemoth Blade	Metal Claw, Air Slash	Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat	-
Dynamax Falinks	Max Knuckle	Rock Smash, Counter	Superpower, Brick Break, Megahorn	-
Dynamax Kabutops	Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby	Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall	Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse	Fury Cutter
Dynamax Machoke	Max Knuckle	Karate Chop, Low Kick	Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Submission, Cross Chop	-
Dynamax Latios	Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm	Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt	Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere	Luster Purge
Dynamax Darmanitan	Max Strike, Max Flare	Tackle, Fire Fang, Incinerate	Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, Rock Slide	-
Dynamax Inteleon	Max Geyser, Max Strike	Pound, Water Gun	Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball	-
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 Zapdos	Max Lightning	Charge Beam	Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck	Thunder Shock
Zamazenta	Behemoth Bash	Metal Claw, Ice Fang	Moonblast, Giga Impact, Close Combat	-
Dynamax Moltres	Max Flare, Max Airstream	Fire Spin, Wing Attack	Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power	Sky Attack
Dynamax Raikou	Max Lightning	Thunder Shock, Volt Switch	Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Shadow Ball, Aura Sphere	-
Dynamax Kingler	Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike	Metal Claw, Bubble	Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell	Mud Shot
Dynamax Rillaboom	Max Overgrowth, Max Strike	Scratch, Razor Leaf	Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power	-
Dynamax Cinderace	Max Flare, Max Strike	Tackle, Fire Spin	Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Focus Blast	-

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Team 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.

Why Raid Gigantamax Meowth?

Reasons include Pokédex entry, Normal attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.

When To Avoid

Avoid Ground, Fire, and Rock Pokémon — they take heavy damage from Blastoise’s Water moves.

Raid Strategy & Catch Tips

Since Gigantamax Meowth is weak only to Fighting-type moves, focus your team entirely around Fighting attackers. The raid should be manageable with a small group of trainers using high-level counters. Watch for coverage moves like Night Slash, which can pressure Psychic counters if mistakenly used.

Conclusion

Gigantamax Meowth is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Normal type is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Fighting 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 Meowth efficiently and maximize your rewards.