Ultimate Guide to Battling Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO: Weaknesses and Top Counters

If you’re looking to excel in the Pokemon GO Gigantamax Venusaur Max Battle, this guide is essential for taking on the Power Spot boss. The event kicks off at 10 AM local time on October 26, 2024 and will be ongoing until 8 PM local time on October 27, 2024. While it may appear again in the future, that information is not confirmed at this time.

Gigantamax Venusaur is one of the first Pokemon featured in the new wave of Gigantamax Battles, alongside fellow Kanto starters Charizard and Blastoise. In this guide, we will detail the weaknesses of the Power Spot boss as well as the most effective counters.

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Weaknesses of Pokemon GO Gigantamax Venusaur

Gigantamax Venusaur Max Battles in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

What attacks are particularly effective against Gigantamax Venusaur?

As a dual-type Grass and Poison Pokemon, Gigantamax Venusaur is especially vulnerable to Fire, Psychic, Flying, and Ice-type moves. For optimal results, use Pokemon equipped with STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) Fast and Charged Attacks of these types, with an emphasis on Fast Attacks, which deal greater damage in Max Battles.

The following Max Moves deal super-effective damage to Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO:

Max Flare
Max Mindstorm
Max Airstream
Max Hailstorm

During Gigantamax Venusaur’s initial appearance, no Pokémon will be able to utilize Max Hailstorm, rendering that option unavailable.

Venusaur’s stats and moveset details in Pokemon GO

As a formidable 6-star Max Battle boss, Venusaur possesses the following statistics:

Attack: 198
Defense: 189
Fast Attack: Vine Whip and Razor Leaf
Charged Attack: Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, and Solar Beam

To face Gigantamax Venusaur in Max Battles, players need to invest 800 MP, which is only deducted if you secure a victory. According to Niantic’s official guidelines, assembling a team of 10 to 40 trainers is recommended based on the strength of your Pokémon when attempting to defeat Gigantamax bosses. Note that remote play is not an option, and all participants must be within 80 meters of the Power Spot.

Best Strategies for Pokemon GO Gigantamax Venusaur Max Battle

Here are the top counters for Gigantamax Venusaur along with their optimal moves:

Gigantamax Charizard with Fire Spin (G-Max Wildfire) and Blast Burn
Dynamax Charizard with Fire Spin (Max Flare) and Blast Burn
Dynamax Metagross with Zen Headbutt (Max Mindstorm) and Psychic

Defeating Gigantamax Venusaur cannot be achieved by a single trainer alone.

Effective strategy for taking down 6-star Gigantamax Venusaur

To topple 6-star Gigantamax Venusaur, follow these steps:

Start with your powered-up Gigantamax or Dynamax Charizard, as this Pokémon will resist many incoming attacks.
Continue attacking the boss until its health reaches the red zone.
Switch to your other Charizard (if you led with Gigantamax first) and repeat the process.
Bring in Metagross, using Max Spirit to replenish your team’s health. This Pokémon is durable and will withstand Gigantamax Venusaur’s strikes.
When your top Charizard regains enough health and your Dynamax Meter is full, reintroduce it for another round of powerful Fire-type moves.
Repeat until the raid boss is defeated.

Utilizing Gigantamax Charizard can provide a considerable edge, but with the right team size, standard Dynamax Charizard and Metagross should suffice.

CP and Shiny Availability for Pokemon GO Gigantamax Venusaur Max Battle

Shiny Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Upon defeating the Power Spot boss, the Gigantamax Venusaur you can catch will have varying CP ranges based on weather conditions:

No weather boost: CP between 1,480 and 1,554 at level 20 (IVs of 10/10/10 to 15/15/15)
Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear or Cloudy): CP between 1,851 and 1,943 at level 25 (IVs of 10/10/10 to 15/15/15)

What are the perfect IVs for Pokemon GO Gigantamax Venusaur Max Battles?

Here are the perfect IVs for a 6-star Gigantamax Venusaur:

No weather boost: CP of 1,554
Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear or Cloudy): CP of 1,943

Can you encounter a shiny Dynamax Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO?

Yes, encounters with Gigantamax Venusaur in Max Battles may yield shiny versions. The odds of obtaining a shiny variant are approximately 1-in-128 or 0.78%.

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