Gigalith Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gigalith in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gigalith
Gigalith is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 35.500 DPS.
Gigalith can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Gigalith is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Gigalith resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Gigalith is Mega Blaziken (35.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (34.833 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (32.303 DPS).
Catching Gigalith: After defeating Gigalith, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1808 and 1890 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2249-2352 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gigalith from raids will have exactly 1890 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Gigalith?
The best counter for Gigalith is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 35.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (34.833 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (32.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gigalith?
Gigalith can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Gigalith weak to?
Gigalith is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gigalith be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gigalith's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gigalith from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gigalith from raids will have 1890 CP at level 20, or 2352 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1808. If you see 1890 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gigalith worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gigalith is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Gigalith?
For the best moveset for Gigalith itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gigalith stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Gigalith without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gigalith can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (28.533 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (28.182 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Gigalith in raids?
Weather boost information for Gigalith is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.