Gigantamax Rillaboom — Raid Guide

Quick facts

Introduction

Gigantamax Rillaboom brings a new twist to the classic Rillaboom raid: larger presence, signature G-Max Drum Solo mechanics that apply lingering residual damage, and charged moves that deal heavy-area effects. This guide explains everything trainers need to beat Gigantamax Rillaboom 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	Bug • Fire • Flying • Ice • Poison
Resists	Ground • Water • Grass • Electric
Notes	Gigantamax Rillaboom has a charged repertoire that includes Grass and Ground coverage (e.g., Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power, and the signature G-Max Drum Solo). Expect very fast charge behavior due to its quick fast move options.

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Best Gigantamax Rillaboom Counters

Gigantamax-type Counters

• Charizard
• Cinderace
• Toxtricity

Dynamax-type Counters

• Entei
• Charizard
• Machamp
• Passimian
• Toxtricity
• Articuno

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 Rillaboom.

Pokémon	Fast Moves	Gigantamax Moves	Charged Moves	Elite Moves	Best Moves
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 Lapras	Frost Breath, Water Gun, Psywave	G-Max Resonance	Blizzard, Hydro Pump, Surf, Skull Bash, Sparkling Aria	Ice Shard, Ice Beam, Dragon Pulse	Frost Breath(11) and G-Max Resonance(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 Cinderace	Tackle, Fire Spin	G-Max Fireball	Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast	-	Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(350)
Gigantamax Inteleon	Pound, Water Gun	G-Max Hydrosnipe	Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf	-	Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(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 Blastoise	Bite, Water Gun, Rollout	G-Max Cannonade	Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash	Hydro Cannon	Rollout(15) and G-Max Cannonade(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)
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 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)

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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 Entei	Max Flare	Fire Spin, Fire Fang	Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands	-
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 Toxtricity	Max Lightning, Max Ooze	Acid, Spark, Poison Jab	Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up 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 Articuno	Max HailStorm	Frost Breath, Ice Shard	Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel	Hurricane
Dynamax Cryogonal	Max Hailstorm	Ice Shard, Frost Breath	Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel	-
Dynamax Raboot	Max Strike, Max Flare	Tackle, Ember	Flame Charge, Flamethrower	-
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 Suicune	Max Mindstorm, Max Hailstorm, Max Darkness	Extrasensory, Snarl, Ice Fang, Hidden Power	Hydro Pump, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Scald	-
Dynamax Charmeleon	Max Flare, Max Strike	Ember, Fire Fang, Scratch	Fire Punch, Flame Burst, Flamethrower	-
Dynamax Metagross	Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike	Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter	Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake	Meteor Mash
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 Passimian	Max Knuckle, Max Strike	Counter, Rock Smash, Take Down	Brick Break, Close Combat, Superpower, Brutal Swing, Drain Punch	-
Dynamax Kingler	Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike	Metal Claw, Bubble	Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell	Mud Shot
Dynamax Excadrill	Max Quake, Max Steelspike	Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot	Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands	-
Dynamax Inteleon	Max Geyser, Max Strike	Pound, Water Gun	Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball	-
Dynamax Tranquill	Max Airstream, Max Steelspike	Air Slash, Steel Wing	Heat Wave, Aerial Ace, Sky Attack	-

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Battle Tips

• Bring a mix of high DPS (Fire/Bug/Flying/Ice) and at least one tank for large lobbies.
• Lead with your strongest DPS to shrink the boss fast — G-Max bosses have huge HP pools, so early damage matters.
• Quick-dodge only very heavy G-Max hits; too much dodging reduces total DPS in long fights.
• Star and favorite raid teams before joining to minimize relobby time.

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 Rillaboom?

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

Rewards & Catch Tips

• Rewards typically include Rare Candy, Dynamax resources, and a chance to catch Rillaboom (shiny availability depends on event).
• Use Golden Razz for high-IV or shiny attempts, Pinap when farming candy en masse.
• Weather-boosted catches (Sunny, etc.) yield higher CP; plan catch attempts accordingly.

Raid Strategy & Catch Tips

Keep shields for heavy Grass charged moves like Solar Beam. Rotate attackers if your Fire or Flying types faint quickly. Golden Razz Berries give the highest catch success, while Silver Pinaps help farm Rillaboom Candy.

Conclusion

Gigantamax Rillaboom is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Grass is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Fire and Flying 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 Venusaur efficiently and maximize your rewards.