Prepare for battle! Gigantamax Kingler, a 6-Star Raid boss, makes its Pokémon GO debut on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. This colossal Krabby evolution presents a formidable challenge, demanding a well-coordinated raid party to overcome. Since its only weaknesses are Grass and Electric-type moves, strategic counter selection is crucial.
As a pure Water-type Pokémon, Gigantamax Kingler is vulnerable to Grass and Electric-type attacks (160% effectiveness). Conversely, it resists Fire, Water, Steel, and Ice-type moves (39% effectiveness), so avoid these types entirely.
To conquer Gigantamax Kingler, utilize Electric and non-pure Grass-type counters. Pokémon capable of Dynamax or Gigantamax forms are required for this raid. Top choices include Venusaur, Ivysaur, and Zapdos. Here's a breakdown of effective counters:
| **Gigantamax Kingler Counter** | **Type** | **Fast Attack** | **Charged Attack** |
| Venusaur | Grass & Poison | Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant |
| Ivysaur | Grass & Poison | Vine Whip | Power Whip |
| Zapdos | Electric & Flying | Thunder Shock | Thunder |
| Greedent | Normal | Bullet Seed | Trailblaze |
| Dubwool | Normal | Tackle | Wild Charge |
| Cryogonal | Ice | Frost Breath | Solar Beam |
While Rillaboom is another viable Grass-type option, remember Gigantamax Kingler might use X-Scissor (Bug-type), super effective against pure Grass-types. Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing mitigates this. Zapdos's Flying typing protects it from Ground-type attacks like Mud Shot. Prioritize Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) moves for maximum damage. Pokémon like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, while not super effective, offer strong backup options due to their neutral damage resistance. In a pinch, neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras can provide solid defense.
Yes! The announcement confirms Shiny Gigantamax Kingler is possible. While the exact odds are unconfirmed, it's likely similar to other 5-Star raids (approximately 1 in 20).
Struggling? Max Mushrooms (400 PokéCoins each) double your Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's damage for 30 seconds. A costly but potentially game-changing investment for a challenging raid.
Now you're equipped to tackle Gigantamax Kingler! Check the Pokémon GO event schedule for more February fun.
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