Quick summary
Species: Meowth (Gigantamax)
Type: Normal
Primary weaknesses: Fighting
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Introduction
Gigantamax Meowth is a rare raid boss that has a special Gigantamax form in Pokémon GO. This form makes it significantly more powerful than regular Meowth, with higher CP and access to strong attacks.
As a Normal-type Pokémon, Gigantamax Meowth is weak to Fighting-type moves, which makes strong Fighting Pokémon the most effective counters. This guide will provide all the information needed to defeat it efficiently, including movesets, recommended counters, raid strategy, and shiny availability.
Whether you are planning to catch the standard Meowth after the raid or want to collect its shiny variant, this guide will help you prepare the optimal team for the encounter.
Related guides: Gigantamax Melmetal | Gigantamax Orbeetle
Overview
Gigantamax Meowth is a Normal-type Pokémon with enhanced Gigantamax powers. Its body stretches to absurd heights, and its eyes gleam with golden greed. Its G-Max form doesn’t just make it taller — it turns its charm into power, using coins as a weapon through G-Max Gold Rush.
While it’s not the hardest raid boss, it’s a fan-favorite event Pokémon for collectors and shiny hunters. The bonus money rewards from its signature move also make it a fun farming choice in Sword & Shield raids.
Weakness & Typing
| 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. |
Pro tip: Focus on Fighting-type Pokémon to exploit its single, glaring weakness.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Machamp (Karate Chop / G-Max Chi Strike)
- Inteleon (Water Gun / G-Max Hydrosnipe)
- Kingler (Mud Shot / G-Max Foam Burst)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Machamp (Karate Chop / Max Knuckle)
- Hitmonlee (Rock Smash / Max Knuckle)
- Passimian (Rock Smash / Max Knuckle)
- Eternatus (Poison Jab / Dynamax Cannon)
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 Alcremie | Tackle, Charm | G-Max Finale | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Finale(350) |
| Gigantamax Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(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 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 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 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 Copperajah | Tackle, Rock Smash | G-Max Steelsurge | Dig, Iron Head, Play Rough. Heavy Slam | - | Rock Smash(17) and G-Max Steelsurge(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 Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(350) |
| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(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 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) |
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 Hitmonlee | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Low Kick, Double Kick | Low Sweep, Stone Edge, Close Combat, Blaze Kick | Stomp, Brick Break |
| 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 Hitmonchan | Max Steelspike | Counter , Bullet Puch | Close Combat, Power-Up Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch | Rock Smash, Brick Break |
| 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 Hitmontop | Max Knuckle | Counter , Rock Smash | Close Combat, Stone Edge, Gyro Ball, Triple Axel | - |
| 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 | - |
Moves & Threats
Meowth common fast moves are Scratch or Bite.Charged moves include Foul Play or Night Slash and Dark Pulse.Elite moves include Body Slam. G-Max Gold Rush 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: Night Slash – critical chance, moderate damage.
Tip: Dodge Night Slash when possible to protect your team. Fury Swipes is annoying but manageable.
Weather Effects
Battle Tips
- Lead with Fighting-types to quickly exploit weakness.
- Avoid Ghost-types—they won’t touch it.
- Coordinate with your team to finish fast.
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, 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.
Can Gigantamax Meowth Be Shiny?
Yes! After defeating Gigantamax Meowth in a raid, trainers have a chance to encounter a Shiny Meowth. The shiny variant features slightly different coloring, making it highly sought after by collectors.
Shiny Pokémon from special raids like Gigantamax encounters have a higher spawn rate than standard wild Pokémon, so participating in multiple raids increases your chances of obtaining a shiny Meowth.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Meowth type and weakness?
Meowth is a Normal type. It is weak to Fighting.
What is Gigantamax Meowth’s exclusive move?
Gigantamax Meowth uses the special move G-Max Gold Rush. This Normal-type attack deals damage and generates coins that can impact the battlefield and give bonuses in Max Raid Battles.
Can Gigantamax Meowth be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Meowth catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Is Gigantamax Meowth difficult to defeat?
It is relatively easy to defeat due to moderate defenses. Using Fighting-type counters makes the battle quick and efficient.
Does Meowth keep G-Max Gold Rush?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Is Gigantamax Meowth strong in Pokémon GO?
Gigantamax Meowth is mostly a collector’s raid boss. Its unique G-Max Gold Rush makes it fun and valuable for events, but it does not outperform other raid attackers.
What makes Gigantamax Meowth unique?
Gigantamax Meowth’s massive size and iconic coin collection ability make it visually striking, and its G-Max move adds strategic depth to Max Raid Battles.
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.
Summary
- Lead with Fighting-types for super effective damage.
- Dodge Night Slash
- Avoid Ghost-types—they’re useless
- Focus on speed over brute strength