Gigantamax Kingler Counters: Top Tips and Tricks

As a formidable 6-Star Raid boss making its debut in *Pokemon GO*, Gigantamax Kingler demands precision and strategy from Trainers to exploit its vulnerabilities. This giant evolution of Krabby is set to challenge players during its Max Battle Day on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM local time. Being the first Gigantamax boss since Lapras, assembling a robust raid party is crucial to emerge victorious.

Gigantamax Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

As a pure Water-type Pokémon, Gigantamax Kingler shares the same weaknesses as its standard form in *Pokemon GO*. It is solely susceptible to Grass- and Electric-type attacks, which deal 160% super-effective damage. Conversely, Kingler resists Fire-, Water-, Steel-, and Ice-type moves, with these attacks inflicting only 39% damage. To ensure a successful raid, steer clear of these ineffective move types.

Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler in Pokemon GO

While other Grass-type options like Rillaboom are viable, be mindful of Gigantamax Kingler's diverse moveset, which includes Bubble, Mud Shot, Metal Claw, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell, and the Bug-type X-Scissor. The latter is super-effective against pure Grass-types, but Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing neutralizes this threat. Similarly, Zapdos's Flying type mitigates the risk from Ground-type moves like Mud Shot, which would otherwise be devastating to Electric-and-Poison types like Toxitricity.

Prioritizing counters with moves that match their type grants a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), enhancing their effectiveness. However, non-matching types like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, which can learn Grass- or Electric-type moves, serve as excellent backups, taking only neutral damage from Kingler's attacks. In a pinch, neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras can also be used as sturdy defenders.

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Can Gigantamax Kingler be Shiny?

Yes, Gigantamax Kingler can appear in its Shiny form in *Pokemon GO*, as confirmed by the game's announcement for its Max Battle Day event. Successfully defeating Gigantamax Kingler offers a chance to encounter and catch a Shiny version, though the odds are not guaranteed. While the exact probability hasn't been disclosed, it's speculated to be around 1 in 20, similar to other 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*. These items temporarily double the damage output of your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon for 30 seconds, though they come at a steep price of 400 PokeCoins each. When used strategically, Max Mushrooms can significantly boost your chances of victory.

Now equipped with the knowledge of how to defeat Gigantamax Kingler using the best counters during its Max Battle Day, be sure to check out the *Pokemon GO* event schedule for more exciting events throughout February.