Pokemon Go Gigantamax Toxtricity Max Battle Guide: Weaknesses & best counters
DEXERTONew Dynamax and Gigantamax forms keep making their way into Pokemon Go, with Gigantamax Toxtricity arriving with the Go Wild Area event.
Unlike Dynamax Pokemon, Gigantamax creatures are incredibly hard to take down, as they are the bosses of the recently introduced 6-Star Max Battles, which require the collaboration of 10 to 40 trainers.
If you’re looking to take down Gigantamax Toxtricity to get both Amped and Low-Key forms in the game, here are the best Dynamax and Gigantamax counters you can use to exploit its weaknesses.
Gigantamax Toxtricity weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a dual Electric/Poison-type Pokemon, Gigantamax Toxtricity is only weak to Ground and Psychic attacks, so those are the ones you must aim for when putting your team together.
Unfortunately for players, this mighty creature has plenty of resistances, including Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel, Grass, Electric, and Fairy.
Due to only Dynamax and fellow Gigantamax Pokemon being eligible in Max Battles, players will have a reduced number of choices to pick from.
Gigantamax Toxtricity best counters
These are some of the best counters to take down Gigantamax Toxtricity in the game:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Excadrill (Dynamax) |  | Mud-Slap & Scorching Sands |
| Metagross (Dynamax) |  | Zen Headbutt & Earthquake |
| Gengar (Dynamax or Gigantamax) |  | Lick & Psychic |
| Rillaboom (Dynamax) |  | Scratch & Earth Power |
| Drilbur (Dynamax) |  | Mud Slap & Drill Run |
| Greedent (Dynamax) |  | Mud Shot & Crunch |
As mentioned above, because the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics are so recent, there are not plenty of Pokemon to pick from.
The absolute best choices are Dynamax Excadrill and Dynamax Metagross. However, those who don’t have either can go with the rest of the selection and try to challenge Gigantamax Toxtricity with a bigger group of trainers.
As the pool of available Dynamax or G-Max Pokemon increases, our recommendations will change.
How to get Gigantamax Toxtricity in Pokemon Go
The mighty Gigantamax Toxtricity appeared as a 6-Star Max Battle boss during the Go Wild Area: Fukuoka event back on November 16, 2024. But don’t worry, for those who couldn’t catch it, the mighty Pokemon is making a comeback for the Global event which will take place from November 23, 2024, to November 24, 2024.
NianticUnlike normal Raids, Max Battles are in-person-only encounters, meaning Remote Raid Passes cannot be used. Rather than spawn in standard Gyms, Gigantamax, and Dynamax battles are confined to Power Spots.
To enter a Gigantamax battle you must pay 800 Max Particles, which can be collected from visiting such Power Spots. It’s worth noting that if you fail to defeat G-Max Toxtricity, the MPs will be returned.
Gigantamax Toxtricity CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Gigantamax Toxtricity has during a Max battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Max Battle Boss CP | TBD |
| CP range once captured | 1413 – 1486 |
| Rainy/Cloudy weather CP range | 1767 – 1858 |
| Toxtricity max CP (Level 50) | 2941 |
Gigantamax Toxtricity stats & moves
As a dual Electric/Poison-type Pokemon, Gigantamax Toxtricity has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 140 | 181 | 2941 |
Fast Moves
- Acid (Poison/STAB)
- Spark (Electric/STAB)
- Poison Jab (Poison/STAB)
Charges Moves
- Acid Spray (Poison/STAB)
- Discharge (Electric/STAB)
- Wild Charge (Electric/STAB)
- Power-Up Punch (Fighting)
Can Gigantamax Toxtricity be Shiny?
Yes, Gigantamax Toxtricity can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variant debuted on the very same day.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOAs the odds of spotting a Shiny Pokemon are very slim, players will have to challenge plenty of G-Max Toxtricity to boost their chances. The Shiny Gigantamax Toxtricity can be recognized by its light burgundy body instead of its usual deep purple.
That’s all you need to know about Gigantamax Toxtricity in Pokemon Go. Check out some more guides including the Spotlight Hour schedule and event calendar, as well as the upcoming Community Day.