Ultimate Guide to Defeating Gigantamax Blastoise in Pokemon GO: Weaknesses and Top Counters

If you’re gearing up to take on the newly introduced Power Spot boss, a Pokemon GO Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battle guide is essential. This exciting challenge commences at 10 am local time on October 26, 2024, and wraps up at 8 pm local time on October 27, 2024. You’ll also have the opportunity to encounter the other two Gigantamax Kanto starters—Charizard and Venusaur—during this event.

This guide will delve into Gigantamax Blastoise’s vulnerabilities and the most effective counters to ensure your success in battle.

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Max Battle: Pokemon GO Gigantamax Blastoise

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Gigantamax Blastoise promo in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Which attacks excel against Gigantamax Blastoise?

As a mono-Water-type Pokémon, Gigantamax Blastoise is particularly susceptible to Grass and Electric-type moves. It’s advisable to deploy Pokémon that can utilize STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) Fast and Charged attacks of these types. In the absence of such Pokémon, opt for ones that at least have Grass- or Electric-type Fast Attacks, as these will convert into Max Moves, inflicting significant damage.

Here are the Max Moves that are particularly effective in challenging Gigantamax Blastoise:

Max Overgrowth
Max Lightning

As of October 2024, please note that Max Lightning is currently unavailable since no present Dynamax Pokémon possess Electric-type Fast Attacks.

Stat Distribution and Moveset of Blastoise in Pokemon GO

In Pokemon GO, as a 6-star Max Battle boss, Blastoise features the following statistics:

Attack: 171
Defense: 207
Fast Attack: Water Gun and Bite
Charged Attack: Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, and Skull Bash

To engage in a battle against Pokémon GO’s Gigantamax Blastoise, you’ll need to pay an entry fee of 800 MP. However, this fee is only deducted if you are successful in defeating the Power Spot boss. You’ll need to team up with 10 to 39 other trainers depending on the strength of your chosen counters, as stated by the developer’s guidelines. All participants must remain within an 80-meter radius of the Power Spot.

Top Counters for the Pokemon GO Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battle

Below are the best counters to use against 6-star Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battles, complete with their recommended movesets:

Gigantamax Venusaur equipped with Vine Whip (G-Max Vine Lash) and Frenzy Plant
Dynamax Venusaur using Vine Whip (Max Overgrowth) and Frenzy Plant
Dynamax Rillaboom with Razor Leaf (Max Overgrowth) and Grass Knot

Please note that it’s impossible to solo defeat Gigantamax Blastoise in Pokemon GO.

Optimal Strategy for Overcoming 6-star Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battles

To effectively conquer 6-star Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battles, consider the following strategy:

Start with your Dynamax Rillaboom and focus on charging the Dynamax Energy. Avoid taking damage from incoming Charged Attacks and collect energy orbs when possible.
Once your meter is full, switch to Gigantamax Venusaur and unleash G-Max Vine Lash three times.
Return to Rillaboom or your other Dynamax Venusaur and continue this cycle.
Once at least one of your Pokémon’s health drops into the yellow zone, begin using one or two turns of Max Spirit.
Continue rotating your Pokémon in and out until the Power Spot boss is defeated.

Pokemon GO Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battle: Catch CP and Shiny Availability

Shiny Gigantamax Blastoise (Image via TPC)

After claiming victory against the Power Spot boss, the Gigantamax Blastoise you encounter will reflect varying CP values based on the weather conditions:

No weather boost: 1,338 – 1,409 CP at level 20 (IVs of 10/10/10 – 15/15/15)
Weather boosted (Rainy): 1,673 – 1,761 CP at level 25 (IVs of 10/10/10 – 15/15/15)

What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon GO Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battles?

Here are the 100% IV statistics from 6-star Pokemon GO Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battles:

No weather boost: 1,409 CP
Weather boosted (Rainy): 1,761 CP

Is it possible for Dynamax Gigantamax Blastoise to be shiny in Pokemon GO?

You can indeed encounter a Shiny Gigantamax Blastoise from Max Battles, with a probability of about 1-in-128 or 0.78%.

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