"Gigantamax Kingler in Pokemon GO: Top Counters and Strategies"

As a formidable 6-Star Raid boss making its debut in *Pokemon GO*, Gigantamax Kingler challenges Trainers to assemble a team with the perfect movesets to exploit its limited vulnerabilities. Set to appear during its Max Battle Day on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time, this giant Krabby evolution will demand a well-prepared raid party to conquer it.

Gigantamax Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

As a pure Water-type, akin to its base form in *Pokemon GO*, Gigantamax Kingler is solely vulnerable to Grass- and Electric-type attacks, both inflicting 160% super-effective damage. Conversely, it resists Fire-, Water-, Steel-, and Ice-type moves, which only deal 39% damage. It's crucial to steer clear of these types when planning your strategy.

Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler in Pokemon GO

Venusaur & Zapdos, the best counters for Gigantamax Kingler in Pokemon GO Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

To triumph over Gigantamax Kingler in *Pokemon GO*, Trainers must deploy Electric- and non-pure Grass-type counters such as **Venusaur, Ivysaur, and Zapdos**. Remember, only Dynamax- or Gigantamax-capable Pokemon can participate in these battles, narrowing your options but still leaving you with effective choices:

Gigantamax Kingler Counter	Type	Fast Attack	Charged Attack
Venusaur	Grass & Poison	Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant
Ivysaur	Grass & Poison	Vine Whip	Power Whip
Zapdos	Electric & Flying	Thunder Shock	Thunder
Greedent	Normal	Bullet Seed	Trailblaze
Dubwool	Normal	Tackle	Wild Charge
Cryogonal	Ice	Frost Breath	Solar Beam

Other viable counters include the Grass-type Rillaboom, but be cautious as Gigantamax Kingler can use moves like Bubble, Mud Shot, Metal Claw, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell, and the Bug-type X-Scissor, which is super-effective against pure Grass-types. Fortunately, Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing neutralizes the impact of X-Scissor.

Zapdos, being part-Flying, remains safe from the Ground-type Mud Shot, which could otherwise severely damage Electric-and-Poison types like Toxitricity. Prioritizing counters that benefit from a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus) is advisable, yet non-matching types like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, capable of using Grass- or Electric-type moves, serve as excellent backups since they only suffer neutral damage from Gigantamax Kingler’s attacks.

If you're low on super-effective counters, consider neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras as sturdy defenders.

Can Gigantamax Kingler be Shiny?

Yes, Gigantamax Kingler can appear in its Shiny form in *Pokemon GO*, as confirmed in the event announcement. Defeating Gigantamax Kingler offers a chance to encounter and catch a Shiny variant, though the exact odds aren't specified, we estimate them to be around 1 in 20, similar to 5-Star Raid bosses.

Don’t Forget Max Mushrooms

If your raid party struggles against Gigantamax Kingler, consider using Max Mushrooms, available for purchase in *Pokemon GO*. For 30 seconds, these items double the damage output of your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon, though they come at a steep price of 400 PokeCoins each. When used strategically, Max Mushrooms can significantly boost your chances of victory.

With this comprehensive guide, you're now fully equipped to tackle Gigantamax Kingler with the best counters during its Max Battle Day. Don't forget to check out the *Pokemon GO* event schedule for more exciting events happening throughout February.