Gigantamax Venusaur — Raid Guide

Quick facts

Introduction

Gigantamax Venusaur brings a new twist to the classic Venusaur raid: larger presence, signature G-Max Vine Lash mechanics that apply lingering residual damage, and charged moves that deal heavy-area effects. This guide explains everything trainers need to beat Gigantamax Venusaur 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	Fire • Flying • Ice • Psychic
Resists	Water • Electric • Grass • Fighting • Fairy • Poison
Notes	Poison resists some Fighting damage but the boss can still threaten bulky counters when paired with Grass STAB moves. G-Max Vine Lash deals initial burst plus a lingering damage field. That residual damage punishes full-glass DPS teams — include a high-TDO tank or plan short DPS windows with swaps.

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Best Gigantamax Venusaur Counters

Gigantamax-type Counters

• Charizard
• Lapras
• Gengar

Dynamax-type Counters

• Articuno
• Cryogonal
• Moltres
• Charizard
• Gengar
• Entei

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 Venusaur.

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 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 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)

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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 Metagross	Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike	Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter	Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake	Meteor Mash
Dynamax Blissey	Max Strike, Max Mindstorm	Pound, Zen Headbutt	Dazzling Gleam, Hyper Beam, Psychic	Wild Charge
Dynamax Raboot	Max Strike, Max Flare	Tackle, Ember	Flame Charge, Flamethrower	-
Dynamax Toxtricity	Max Lightning, Max Ooze	Acid, Spark, Poison Jab	Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch	-
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 Rillaboom	Max Overgrowth, Max Strike	Scratch, Razor Leaf	Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power	-
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 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 Unfezant	Max Airstream, Max Steelspike	Air Slash, Steel Wing	Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack	-
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 Charmeleon	Max Flare, Max Strike	Ember, Fire Fang, Scratch	Fire Punch, Flame Burst, Flamethrower	-
Dynamax Greedent	Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake	Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot	Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze	-
Dynamax Entei	Max Flare	Fire Spin, Fire Fang	Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands	-
Dynamax Excadrill	Max Quake, Max Steelspike	Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot	Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands	-
Dynamax Tranquill	Max Airstream, Max Steelspike	Air Slash, Steel Wing	Heat Wave, Aerial Ace, Sky Attack	-
Dynamax Zapdos	Max Lightning	Charge Beam	Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck	Thunder Shock
Dynamax Haunter	Max Phantasm	Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick	Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch	-
Dynamax Moltres	Max Flare, Max Airstream	Fire Spin, Wing Attack	Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power	Sky Attack

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Battle Tips

• Lead with your highest DPS (Fire/Flying/Ice/Psychic).
• If you expect lingering G-Max damage, reserve a high-TDO tank (Blissey) to soak G-Max windows.
• Star & favorite raid teams before joining to cut relobby time and maximize uptime.
• Avoid using many Water/Grass/Fighting attackers — they’re resisted or neutral and lower effective DPS vs Venusaur.

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 Venusaur?

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

Rewards & Catch Tips

• Rewards typically include Rare Candy, Dynamax resources, and a chance to catch Venusaur (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 small lobbies if many players rely on fragile glass DPS and there are no tanks. Also be cautious on weather that sharply buffs Grass damage (e.g., Sunny) unless your group brings enough Fire/Flame coverage. Avoid Grass and Water attackers — they take neutral or super effective damage from Venusaur's Poison moves. Bulky Pokémon with high survivability can work if they resist Sludge Bomb.

Raid Strategy & Catch Tips

If Venusaur uses Sludge Bomb, be conservative with shields — prioritize swapping out a fainting Pokémon to reduce wasted shields. After the raid, use Golden Razz to secure the catch and aim for weather-boosted encounters to increase CP and IV potential

Conclusion

Gigantamax Venusaur is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Grass/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 Venusaur efficiently and maximize your rewards.