Gigantamax Raids in Pokémon introduce some of the most intense, in-person battles. These challenging encounters demand patience, skill, and teamwork with up to 40 players in the raid.
Players can test their skills against Gigantamax forms of Kanto starters like Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur. To conquer the Nightmarish Gigantamax, some things need to be kept in mind.
1. How to Win Pokemon GO Gigantamax Battles?
To win Gigantamax Battles in Pokémon GO, the following are essential-
- Coordinate with the Local Community
- Organize Roles of Attacker, Defender and Healing among the team.
- Only use Dynamax Pokemon at level 40 minimum.
- Get Max Attack, Guard, and Spirit to Level 3 according to the role.
2. Understanding Gigamax Phases
Gigantamax Raids are different from traditional raids, dividing gameplay into two phases. Understanding these phases will prepare you for a smoother, more successful battle.
2.1 Regular Attack Phase
In this initial phase, focus on attacking and filling up the Max Meter. The Boss will target individual players or the whole team. To be able to predict attacks:
- Individual Attack: Watch for “Attack Incoming” to dodge single-target moves.
- Group Attack: The warning “<Boss> is preparing a large attack!”. This signals a powerful team-wide attack, which cannot be dodged.
2.2 Dynamax Phase
Once the Max Meter is full, your team enters the Dynamax Phase. This allows your Pokémon to use powerful Dynamax moves for three turns while the Boss pauses its attacks.
- Max Spirit: Use this to heal the team if health is low.
- Max Attack or Max Guard: If you’re an attacker, prioritize Max Attack for damage. Tanks should use Max Guard to absorb future damage.
After three turns, your Pokémon will revert to their normal forms. The Boss resumes attacking.
3. Max Moves: Gigantamax vs. Dynamax Explained
Max Moves are your strongest weapons in these battles. Even though they can be used only for three turns. Gigantamax Pokémon have unique moves with higher power levels than standard Dynamax moves:
| Move Type | Level 1 Power | Level 3 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamax | 250 | 350 |
| Gigantamax | 350 | 450 |
3.1 Max Attack
Max Attack is a high-damage move essential for dealing heavy blows to Gigantamax bosses (who have huge HP). Max Attack’s power scales with each level, allowing players to quickly break down the boss’s health during the Dynamax Phase.
3.2 Max Guard
Max Guard is a single-target shield move that protects the user by redirecting the Boss’s attacks. It absorbs more damage, making it valuable for tank roles that can withstand hits while protecting the team.
3.3 Max Spirit
Max Spirit heals the entire team and is essential in extended battles. Unlike Max Guard, it doesn’t save huge numbers, but helps in sustenance and applies to everyone. Level up Max Spirit for a full-party heal during the Dynamax Phase.
4. Tips for Success in Gigantamax Raids
There are a few things that trainers need to keep in mind when they encounter Gigantamax Raids-
1) Don’t Go In Alone: Gigantamax Raids are group battles requiring many players. The more trainers, the smoother the experience. It is not meant to be beaten by a single person’s efforts.
2) Know Your Role and Stick to It: Specialize in one Max Move for your role; this makes the team effective and keeps resource costs low.
3) Communication is Key: Coordinate with team members about who will tank, attack, and heal to ensure balanced roles. Do not attack if your Max Spirit is Lvl 3 and your Max Attack is Lvl 1.
4) Take your Time: It takes a while to complete the Gigantamax raid, and it might even fail due to many factors. Understand the flow and keep trying while patiently picking moves.
5. About Pokemon Go
Developed by Niantic and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Go is a free-to-play augmented reality (AR) game. The game was released in July 2016 for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Directed by Tatsuo Nomura, the game utilizes the GPS on mobile devices to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. The game supports in-app purchases to buy in-game currency used to procure various items. The game launched with around 150 Pokémon species, which had increased to around 600 by 2020.
Praised by both critics and fans for its concept and user-friendly interface, it was one of the most profitable games of 2016. Netting a whopping 1.92 billion dollars in revenue last year itself. With over 500 million downloads, it is a pioneer of location-based and AR games.
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