Pokemon GO Gigantamax Charizard 6-star Max Battle guide: Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, and more

Gigantamax Charizard is a Tier 6 Max Battle in Pokemon GO, requiring 800 Max Particles to enter. This cost is only deducted upon defeating Charizard. Additionally, Gigantamax Charizard canbe found in its shiny variant.
In this Pokemon GO Gigantamax Charizard Max Battle guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to defeat this powerful beast.


As a Fire/Flying type Pokemon, it has the following weaknesses:
• Rock (x2 effectiveness)
• Electric
• Water

• Level 20 (No Weather Boost): 1574 – 1651 CP
Given the high difficulty, it is essential to use high-level counters with boosted Max Moves. A team of 10 to 40 players is recommended to maximize your chances of victory.

Gigantamax Battles allow up to 40 Trainers, divided into groups of 4. Each group should consist of:
• 2 Attackers (damage dealers)
• 1 Defender (tank)
• 1 Healer (support)

These Pokemon deal maximum damage to Gigantamax Charizard:

Since there are no available Rock-type Gigantamax counters, Water and Electric Pokemon are the best options.
Key Tips for Attackers:
• Blastoise is an excellent choice as it has high durability and can spam Water Gun for faster Max Meter charging.
• Inteleon is a strong attacker but has low defense; it needs support from a Healer.
• Toxtricity provides an Electric-type alternative, countering Charizard effectively.
Best Defenders to use against Gigantamax Charizard in Pokemon GO
These Pokemon excel at absorbing damage and protecting teammates:

Key Tips for Defenders:
• Blastoise and Lapras are strong defensive picks due to their bulk.
• Kingler is a viable option but is more of a glass cannon (high attack, low defense).
• Since Fire-type moves are common, avoid Metagross and Excadrill, as they are weak to Fire.


Healers keep the team alive by restoring HP:

Key Tips for Healers:
• Healers should have high stamina and HP stats to maximize healing effectiveness.
• Blastoise and Lapras are ideal choices, as they can also double as Defenders.


Charizard has access to several Fast Moves and Charge Moves, including legacy attacks that require an Elite TM to obtain.
Fast Moves of Gigantamax Charizard
• Fire Spin (Fire)
• Air Slash (Flying)
• Wing Attack* (Flying)
• Ember* (Fire)
• Dragon Breath* (Dragon)
Charge Moves of Gigantamax Charizard
• Fire Blast (Fire)
• Overheat (Fire)
• Dragon Claw (Dragon)
• Blast Burn* (Fire)
• Flamethrower* (Fire)
* Legacy Move (Available via Elite TM only)


• Water-type counters resist Fire moves, making them the best choice.
• No counters are weak to Charizard’s Flying or Dragon-type attacks, so focus on Water and Electric Pokemon.


In Gigantamax Battles, Charged Moves are inefficient because:
• Max Energy gain is based on damage dealt relative to the boss’s HP, but cannot exceed 1 per attack.
• Fast Moves charge the Max Meter faster, while Charged Moves take longer due to slow animations.
• To maximize damage output, only use Fast Moves in Gigantamax and Legendary Dynamax battles.


To participate in a Gigantamax Battle, you must be physically present at Power Spots, which are marked on the map by a purple ‘X’.


• Up to 40 players can join, divided into groups of 4.
• Each player can bring up to 3 Dynamax Pokemon, though one is enough to participate.
• Only Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon can battle.
• Battles are turn-based, unlike Raids and GO Battle League, requiring more strategy.

• Fast Moves charge the Max Meter as quickly as possible.
• Charged Moves are NOT recommended due to their slow animations and inefficiency.
How to dodge boss attacks in Pokemon GO 6-star Max Battles
• When three lines appear above your Pokemon’s head, it is being targeted.
• Swipe left or right to dodge the attack and reduce incoming damage.

• Once the Max Meter is full, your Pokemon automatically Dynamaxes/Gigantamaxes for 3 turns.
• A 3-second countdown lets you choose which Pokemon to Dynamax.
• Dynamaxing can be repeated once your Max Meter refills.
• If your Pokemon faints, you can cheer for teammates to help them charge their Max Meters faster.


Each group of 4 Trainers should consist of:
• 2 Attackers (Max Attack levelled)
• 1 Defender (Max Guard levelled)
• 1 Healer (Max Spirit levelled)
Key Team Strategy
• Defenders draw the boss’s focus, reducing damage to the rest of the team.
• Healers sustain the group, keeping Pokemon alive longer.
• Attackers deal the majority of damage.
• Communication is key to ensuring the best mix of roles in your group.

Max Guard protects Pokemon from damage by generating shields:
Max Guard Level HP Absorbed (1 Shield) HP Absorbed (3 Shields)
Level 1 20 HP 60 HP
Level 2 40 HP 120 HP
Level 3 60 HP 180 HP
• Only one Defender per group needs to use Max Guard.
• While shielded, all Max Boss attacks are directed toward the Defender, keeping teammates safe.

Max Spirit heals your entire group based on:
• The user’s Max Spirit level
• The healer’s max HP
Tip:
• High stamina Pokemon make the best Healers.
Also read: How to get Moltres in Pokemon GO and can it be shiny?
Defeating Gigantamax Charizard requires careful team composition, strategy, and communication. Stick to Fast Moves, use Water and Electric types, and ensure your team is balanced with Attackers, Defenders, and Healers for the best chance of victory.