Prepare for battle! Gigantamax Kingler, a 6-Star Raid boss, makes its Pokémon GO debut, demanding precise counter strategies to exploit its two weaknesses: Grass and Electric-type attacks. This colossal Krabby evolution, the first Gigantamax boss since Lapras, requires a powerful raid party to conquer during its Max Battle Day on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.
Gigantamax Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO
As a pure Water-type, Gigantamax Kingler is vulnerable only to Grass and Electric-type moves, each dealing a super-effective 160% damage. Conversely, it resists Fire, Water, Steel, and Ice-type attacks, which only inflict 39% damage. Avoid these types entirely.
Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler in Pokémon GO
| **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 |
While Rillaboom is another viable Grass-type option, Gigantamax Kingler's potential moveset (including Bubble, Mud Shot, Metal Claw, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, and Razor Shell) features the Bug-type X-Scissor, super-effective against pure Grass-types. Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing neutralizes this. Zapdos' Flying typing similarly protects it from Ground-type attacks like Mud Shot.
Prioritize counters with Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for a 20% damage increase. Pokémon like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, capable of learning Grass or Electric-type moves, offer excellent backup, taking neutral damage at most. In a pinch, neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras provide strong defense.
Can Gigantamax Kingler be Shiny?
Yes! The official announcement confirms Shiny Gigantamax Kingler's availability during the Max Battle Day event. While the exact odds are unconfirmed, a 1 in 20 chance (similar to 5-Star Raids) is likely.
Don’t Forget Max Mushrooms
Struggling? Use Max Mushrooms (available for purchase). For 30 seconds, they double your Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's damage, though at a cost of 400 PokéCoins each.
Now you're equipped to conquer Gigantamax Kingler! Check the Pokémon GO event schedule for more February activities.
