Kingler Raid: Best Counters & Strategies

Prepare for battle! Gigantamax Kingler, a 6-Star Raid boss, makes its Pokémon GO debut, demanding strategic counter choices to exploit its two weaknesses. Following Lapras, this colossal Krabby evolution arrives for a Max Battle Day showdown on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. A powerful raid party is essential for victory.

Gigantamax Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO

As a pure Water-type, Gigantamax Kingler is vulnerable only to Grass- and Electric-type attacks (160% effectiveness). Conversely, it resists Fire, Water, Steel, and Ice-type moves (39% damage), so avoid these entirely.

Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler in Pokémon GO

While Rillaboom is a viable Grass-type option, Gigantamax Kingler's potential moveset (Bubble, Mud Shot, Metal Claw, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell, and X-Scissor) includes the super-effective Bug-type X-Scissor. Venusaur and Ivysaur's Poison typing neutralizes this. Zapdos's Flying typing mitigates the Ground-type Mud Shot.

Prioritize counters with Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for a 20% damage boost. Pokémon like Greedent, Dubwool, and Cryogonal, capable of learning Grass- or Electric-type moves, are excellent backups. In a pinch, neutral tanks like Blastoise or Lapras offer strong defense.

Can Gigantamax Kingler be Shiny?

Yes! The official announcement confirms Shiny Gigantamax Kingler is available. While the odds aren't specified, they're likely similar to other 5-Star Raids (approximately 1 in 20).

Don't Forget Max Mushrooms

Struggling? Max Mushrooms (400 PokéCoins each) double your Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's damage for 30 seconds. A costly but potentially game-changing investment.

Now you're equipped to conquer Gigantamax Kingler! Check the Pokémon GO event schedule for February's activities.