Max Battle All Boss Counters & Best Pokémon Guide [Pokémon GO]

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View all Max Battle boss strategies on a single page. Tap a boss icon below to see simulation-based battle data.

  • Best Attackers — ranked by Dynamax move damage
  • Best Tanks — ranked by durability (HP, Defense, fast move speed)
  • Counter Party — with and without Legendary Pokémon
  • Move Combos — difficulty and durability rankings by boss move set

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Max Battle
ArticunoArticuno
ZapdosZapdos
MoltresMoltres
RaikouRaikou
EnteiEntei
SuicuneSuicune
LugiaLugia
Ho-OhHo-Oh
RegirockRegirock
RegiceRegice
LatiasLatias
LatiosLatios
Eternatus EternamaxEternatus Eternamax
Gigantamax Battle
Gigantamax VenusaurGigantamax Venusaur
Gigantamax CharizardGigantamax Charizard
Gigantamax BlastoiseGigantamax Blastoise
Gigantamax ButterfreeGigantamax Butterfree
Gigantamax PikachuGigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax MeowthGigantamax Meowth
Gigantamax MachampGigantamax Machamp
Gigantamax GengarGigantamax Gengar
Gigantamax KinglerGigantamax Kingler
Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax Lapras
Gigantamax SnorlaxGigantamax Snorlax
Gigantamax GarbodorGigantamax Garbodor
Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax Rillaboom
Gigantamax CinderaceGigantamax Cinderace
Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon
Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity
Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax Grimmsnarl

Max Battle Boss Data Overview

Max Battle

Articuno

Articuno Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. GigalithGigalith516
  2. Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword474
  3. OmastarOmastar472
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey1.3
  2. Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield1.3
  3. Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax Lapras1.2
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
GigalithAttacker
Zapdos

Zapdos Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. GlaceonGlaceon433
  2. GigalithGigalith412
  3. EternatusEternatus407
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey1.0
  2. FlygonFlygon0.9
  3. EternatusEternatus0.9
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
GlaceonAttacker
Moltres

Moltres Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. GigalithGigalith672
  2. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon626
  3. OmastarOmastar616
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. RegirockRegirock0.9
  2. BlisseyBlissey0.9
  3. OmastarOmastar0.7
Recommended Party
RegirockTank
BlisseyTank
GigalithAttacker
Raikou

Raikou Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. ExcadrillExcadrill440
  2. EternatusEternatus386
  3. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon364
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey0.9
  2. EternatusEternatus0.8
  3. ChanseyChansey0.7
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
ExcadrillAttacker
Entei

Entei Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon663
  2. Gigantamax KinglerGigantamax Kingler607
  3. InteleonInteleon516
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. Ho-OhHo-Oh0.9
  2. BlisseyBlissey0.9
  3. SuicuneSuicune0.9
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax InteleonAttacker
Suicune

Suicune Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax Rillaboom440
  2. Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity413
  3. Gigantamax VenusaurGigantamax Venusaur365
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. SuicuneSuicune1.2
  2. Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax Lapras1.2
  3. BlisseyBlissey1.2
Recommended Party
SuicuneTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax RillaboomAttacker
Lugia

Lugia Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax GengarGigantamax Gengar365
  2. Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax Grimmsnarl317
  3. Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity313
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey0.9
  2. LugiaLugia0.9
  3. MetagrossMetagross0.7
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax GengarAttacker
Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. GigalithGigalith499
  2. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon465
  3. OmastarOmastar457
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia0.8
  2. BlisseyBlissey0.7
  3. Ho-OhHo-Oh0.7
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
GigalithAttacker
Regirock

Regirock Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon367
  2. Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword362
  3. Gigantamax KinglerGigantamax Kingler336
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia1.9
  2. BlisseyBlissey1.9
  3. LatiasLatias1.5
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax InteleonAttacker
Regice

Regice Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword362
  2. Gigantamax CinderaceGigantamax Cinderace334
  3. Gigantamax MachampGigantamax Machamp328
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia1.0
  2. BlisseyBlissey0.9
  3. Ho-OhHo-Oh0.7
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Zacian Crowned SwordAttacker
Latias

Latias Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. EternatusEternatus489
  2. Gigantamax GengarGigantamax Gengar459
  3. Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax Grimmsnarl400
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia1.0
  2. BlisseyBlissey0.9
  3. Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword0.9
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
EternatusAttacker
Latios

Latios Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. EternatusEternatus568
  2. Gigantamax GengarGigantamax Gengar533
  3. Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax Grimmsnarl464
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia1.1
  2. BlisseyBlissey0.7
  3. MetagrossMetagross0.7
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
EternatusAttacker
Eternatus Eternamax

Eternatus Eternamax Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. EternatusEternatus239
  2. AlakazamAlakazam181
  3. LatiosLatios179
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey2.4
  2. RegirockRegirock2.2
  3. Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield2.1
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
EternatusAttacker

Gigantamax Battle

Gigantamax Venusaur

Gigantamax Venusaur Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax CinderaceGigantamax Cinderace545
  2. Gigantamax CharizardGigantamax Charizard511
  3. AlakazamAlakazam483
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. EternatusEternatus2.5
  2. CorviknightCorviknight2.5
  3. Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield2.3
Recommended Party
CorviknightTank
CorviknightTank
Gigantamax CinderaceAttacker
Gigantamax Charizard

Gigantamax Charizard Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. GigalithGigalith703
  2. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon655
  3. OmastarOmastar644
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. RegirockRegirock2.1
  2. BlisseyBlissey2.0
  3. OmastarOmastar1.8
Recommended Party
RegirockTank
BlisseyTank
GigalithAttacker
Gigantamax Blastoise

Gigantamax Blastoise Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax Rillaboom500
  2. Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity468
  3. Gigantamax VenusaurGigantamax Venusaur414
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey2.3
  2. Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield2.1
  3. SuicuneSuicune2.0
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax RillaboomAttacker
Gigantamax Butterfree

Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. GigalithGigalith888
  2. OmastarOmastar813
  3. Gigantamax CinderaceGigantamax Cinderace752
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword3.5
  2. Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield3.3
  3. CorviknightCorviknight3.2
Recommended Party
Zacian Crowned SwordTank
Zamazenta Crowned ShieldTank
GigalithAttacker
Gigantamax Pikachu

Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. ExcadrillExcadrill894
  2. EternatusEternatus783
  3. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon738
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. FlygonFlygon2.6
  2. BlisseyBlissey2.2
  3. EternatusEternatus2.2
Recommended Party
FlygonTank
FlygonTank
ExcadrillAttacker
Gigantamax Meowth

Gigantamax Meowth Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax MachampGigantamax Machamp1297
  2. Urshifu Single StrikeUrshifu Single Strike1095
  3. Urshifu Rapid StrikeUrshifu Rapid Strike1095
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield2.1
  2. BlisseyBlissey1.9
  3. Urshifu Single StrikeUrshifu Single Strike1.8
Recommended Party
Zamazenta Crowned ShieldTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax MachampAttacker
Gigantamax Machamp

Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. AlakazamAlakazam574
  2. LatiosLatios567
  3. EspeonEspeon552
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia2.4
  2. EternatusEternatus1.9
  3. BlisseyBlissey1.9
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
AlakazamAttacker
Gigantamax Gengar

Gigantamax Gengar Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax GengarGigantamax Gengar758
  2. Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax Grimmsnarl659
  3. AlakazamAlakazam612
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey1.9
  2. LugiaLugia1.7
  3. ChanseyChansey1.5
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax GengarAttacker
Gigantamax Kingler

Gigantamax Kingler Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax Rillaboom571
  2. Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity536
  3. Gigantamax VenusaurGigantamax Venusaur474
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey3.1
  2. EternatusEternatus2.9
  3. SuicuneSuicune2.8
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax RillaboomAttacker
Gigantamax Lapras

Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax Rillaboom594
  2. Gigantamax MachampGigantamax Machamp582
  3. Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity557
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey5.5
  2. Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax Lapras5.0
  3. SuicuneSuicune4.8
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax RillaboomAttacker
Gigantamax Snorlax

Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax MachampGigantamax Machamp599
  2. Urshifu Single StrikeUrshifu Single Strike506
  3. Urshifu Rapid StrikeUrshifu Rapid Strike506
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia3.0
  2. BlisseyBlissey2.7
  3. CorviknightCorviknight2.3
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax MachampAttacker
Gigantamax Garbodor

Gigantamax Garbodor Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. AlakazamAlakazam556
  2. LatiosLatios550
  3. EspeonEspeon536
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield3.7
  2. CorviknightCorviknight3.2
  3. MetagrossMetagross2.9
Recommended Party
Zamazenta Crowned ShieldTank
CorviknightTank
AlakazamAttacker
Gigantamax Rillaboom

Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax CinderaceGigantamax Cinderace613
  2. Gigantamax CharizardGigantamax Charizard574
  3. DarmanitanDarmanitan527
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia2.9
  2. Ho-OhHo-Oh2.5
  3. CorviknightCorviknight2.0
Recommended Party
CorviknightTank
CorviknightTank
Gigantamax CinderaceAttacker
Gigantamax Cinderace

Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon695
  2. Gigantamax KinglerGigantamax Kingler637
  3. InteleonInteleon541
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. LugiaLugia2.6
  2. Ho-OhHo-Oh2.2
  3. EternatusEternatus2.1
Recommended Party
LatiasTank
SuicuneTank
Gigantamax InteleonAttacker
Gigantamax Inteleon

Gigantamax Inteleon Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax Rillaboom728
  2. Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity682
  3. Gigantamax VenusaurGigantamax Venusaur603
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey2.8
  2. ChanseyChansey2.1
  3. Gigantamax SnorlaxGigantamax Snorlax1.9
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Gigantamax RillaboomAttacker
Gigantamax Toxtricity

Gigantamax Toxtricity Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. ExcadrillExcadrill980
  2. FlygonFlygon788
  3. KinglerKingler769
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. EternatusEternatus3.1
  2. FlygonFlygon3.0
  3. BlisseyBlissey2.8
Recommended Party
FlygonTank
FlygonTank
ExcadrillAttacker
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl

Gigantamax Grimmsnarl Max Battle Guide

Best Attackers Top 3
  1. Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword804
  2. MetagrossMetagross622
  3. ExcadrillExcadrill617
Best Tanks Top 3
  1. BlisseyBlissey2.0
  2. Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword1.8
  3. Ho-OhHo-Oh1.6
Recommended Party
BlisseyTank
BlisseyTank
Zacian Crowned SwordAttacker

Max Battle Boss Guide Links

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