Quick facts
Overview
Toxtricity’s Gigantamax form amplifies its Electric/Poison identity: expect stronger Electric STABs, hard-hitting Poison coverage and potentially new G-Max moves that apply additional status-style effects. In raids the boss mixes high special output with medium-high attack—so your raids should prioritize Electric- and Ground/Fighting-resisting tactics depending on moves. Because Gigantamax increases HP massively, consistent EPS and repeatable charged-move value are more important than one-shot nukes.
Pro tip: Toxtricity commonly threatens with Electric (Volt Switch / Overdrive styles) and Poison (Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb) — protect fragile glass-cannons and lean on bulky Water or Ground counters if needed.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ground •
 Psychic
|
| Resists |
 Bug •
 Electric •
 Fairy •
 Fighting •
 Flying •
 Grass •
 Poison •
 Steel
|
| Note | G-Max residual shocks create short-duration chaining fields — burst DPS that leaves the field can still take damage from lingering ticks. Prefer high single-strike Ground moves or sustained Psychic counters that can avoid repeated fainting. If your group lacks Ground specialists, heavy Electric-resisting tanks (e.g., Snorlax with Replenish style) help soak G-Max windows. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Snorlax
- Gengar
Dynamax-type Counters
- Gengar
- Excadrill
- Metagross
- Blissey
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 Toxtricity.
| 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 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 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 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 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 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) |
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 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 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 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 Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| 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 Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| 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 Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Blissey | Max Strike, Max Mindstorm | Pound, Zen Headbutt | Dazzling Gleam, Hyper Beam, Psychic | Wild Charge |
| Dynamax Drilbur | Max Strike, Max Quake | Scratch, Mud Slap | Dig, Drill Run, Rock Tomb | - |
| 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 Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Haunter | Max Phantasm | Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick | Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch | - |
| Dynamax Articuno | Max HailStorm | Frost Breath, Ice Shard | Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel | Hurricane |
Moves & Threats
Toxtricity common fast moves are Spark or Poison Jab or Acid. Charged moves include Acid Spray or Wild Charge or Discharge and Power-Up Punch. G-Max Stun Shock 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
Rainy weather: Boosts Electric damage.Cloudy weather : Boosts Poison attackers.Plan your lead to open a fast DPS window, then swap in a bulky Dynamax or Gigantamax unit if you see G-Max Vine Lash gearing up.
Battle flow tip: Open with a short DPS burst. When you see the boss charging G-Max Stun Shock, swap to your tank to absorb the residual field — then re-enter with fresh DPS. Avoid simultaneous fainting across the party to reduce relobby time.Bring potions, revives, and consider swapping in a bulky Ground or Psychic if Toxtricity uses a super-effective Electric charged move.
Battle Tips
- Lead with a fast Ground or Psychic to open a quick damage window.
- If you expect G-Max residual chaining, keep one high-TDO tank (Blissey, Snorlax) ready to swap in.
- Coordinate Gigantamax/Dynamax windows — overlapping them with high DPS leads to fast clears.
- Avoid using many Electric or Poison attackers at once — they suffer resistances or contribute to faster boss charge.
- Pre-save raid teams and favorite them in-game for quick re-lobbies.
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 Electric / Poison attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Rewards & Catch Tips
- Rewards typically include Rare Candy, Mega / Dynamax resources, and a chance to catch Toxtricity (shiny availability depends on event).
- Use Golden Razz for high-IV or shiny attempts, Pinap when farming candy en masse.
When To Avoid
Avoid pure Electric and Poison attackers — they take neutral or super effective damage from Toxtricity's moves. Also be cautious with bulky Water types, since they may get hit hard by powerful Electric charged moves.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
If Toxtricity uses a heavy Electric charged move (like Overdrive or Wild Charge), swap to a Ground attacker or use shields wisely. After the raid, use Golden Razz to increase catch odds and aim for weather-boosted encounters for better CP potential.
FAQ
Is Gigantamax Toxtricity catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Should I change my team based on weather?
Yes — weather affects charge speed and CP. Prioritize weather-boosted counters when possible.
What is Gigantamax Toxtricity type and weakness?
Toxtricity is a Electric / Poison type. It is weak to Ground and Psychic type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Stun Shock?
Strong ground and psychic attackers such as Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Gengar, Dynamax Machamp, Dynamax Metagross.
Can Gigantamax Toxtricity be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
What does the G-Max move do?
The G-Max charged move deals heavy immediate damage and leaves a short-lived residual field that chains small damage ticks to nearby party Pokémon — plan for brief soak windows.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Toxtricity is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Electric/Poison combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Ground and Psychic 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 Toxtricity efficiently and maximize your rewards.