Quick facts
Overview
Gigantamax Snorlax is one of the most iconic and massive Pokémon in the Pokémon GO raid rotation. This colossal form doesn’t just sleep — it dominates the battlefield with immense HP, stamina, and its signature G-Max Replenish attack, which restores Berries and deals devastating Normal-type damage.
Defeating this powerhouse requires coordination, strong Fighting-type Pokémon, and careful timing to break through its defenses.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fighting
|
| Resists |  Ghost |
| Notes | Gigantamax Snorlax has an extremely large HP pool and heavy-hitting charged moves (e.g., Hyper Beam, Earthquake, Skull Bash). Expect long fights and bring high-DPS Fighting options or strong tanks to manage Max Moves. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Gengar
- Toxtricity
Dynamax-type Counters
- Falinks
- Machamp
- Metagross
- Machoke
- Rillaboom
- Unfezant
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 Snorlax.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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 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 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) |
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 Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Falinks | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter | Superpower, Brick Break, Megahorn | - |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| 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 Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| 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 Machoke | Max Knuckle | Karate Chop, Low Kick | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Submission, Cross Chop | - |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| 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 Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Blastoise | Max Geyser, Max Darkness, Max Rockfall | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon |
| Dynamax Cryogonal | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel | - |
| Dynamax Articuno | Max HailStorm | Frost Breath, Ice Shard | Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel | Hurricane |
Moves & Threats
Snorlax common fast moves are Lick or Zen Headbutt and Yawn. Charged moves include Heavy Slam or Body Slam or Hyper Beam or Earthquake or Outrage or Skull Bash or Superpower.G-Max Replenish 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.
Weather Effects & Battle Flow
Sunny/Clear weather: Boosts Grass damage.Windy weather: Boosts Flying attackers.
Battle Flow Tip: Lead with high DPS counters to burn through Snorlax’s HP quickly, then rotate in bulkier Pokémon if using multiple waves. If your Fighting roster is limited, high-damage Rock or Ghost attackers can sometimes help, but Fighting remains the most efficient choice.Battle Tips
Front-load your best Fighting counters in the first two slots to exploit Snorlax's single weakness. Use Dynamax variants that boost Fighting damage when event rules allow. Keep one or two tanks (Blissey/Chansey) for lobbies with heavy Max Move rotations to preserve DPS uptime. Star and favorite preset teams to cut relobby time — long max fights punish slow relobbies.
Why Raid Gigantamax Snorlax?
Reasons include Pokédex entry, strong Normal attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
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
- Rewards typically include Rare Candy, Dynamax resources, and a chance to catch Snorlax (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.
When To Avoid
Avoid pure Ghost and Fighting resistors — they will struggle to do meaningful damage. Also be cautious if Snorlax has unique event moves that change its damage profile. Small lobbies with weak counters — Hyper Beam can wipe unprepared teams. Teams lacking high DPS Fighting-types. Overcommitting glassy attackers at the start without shields or backup.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
If Snorlax uses heavy charged moves like Hyper Beam or Giga Impact, preserve your shields for key moments and rotate in bulkier Fighting attackers to soak damage. Golden Razz increases catch probability — use it on high-IV or weather-boosted encounters. Prioritize Fighting-type Pokémon with high attack stats. Use shields wisely; Hyper Beam can KO weak attackers in one hit. Consider dodging Body Slam to preserve energy for a charged counterattack. If in a small lobby, stagger your DPS entry to avoid early wipes. Mark and favorite your raid team setup to save time for relobbies.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Snorlax type and weakness?
Snorlax is a Normal type. It is weak to Fighting type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Replenish?
Strong rock and fighting attacks such as Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Lapras, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Blastoise, Dynamax Articuno, Dynamax Toxtricity.
Can Gigantamax Snorlax be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Snorlax catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather affect Snorlax moves?
Weather affects CP and charge speed but does not usually change which moves the boss has mid-raid.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Snorlax 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 Rock and 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 Snorlax efficiently and maximize your rewards.