#009 · Generation 1
Gigantamax Blastoise
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,466 / 2,788
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,409 / 1,761
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,057
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Gigantamax Blastoise has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax), C-tier Max Battle tank (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CMax Battle attackergigantamax#7 Water · 221 per Max Move
Gigantamax Blastoise ranks #7 of 27 Water-type Max attackers: 221 damage per G-Max Cannonade at level 40 (fast move Water Gun). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- CMax Battle tankgigantamax#38 of 157 tanks
C-tier Max Battle tank (#38 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Cannonade): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- 3 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Cannot be traded, so transfer only real spares.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Blastoise can Dynamax, and a Gigantamax version exists. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerC Gigantamax
- Tank (Max Guard)C GigantamaxC Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water GunSTAB | water | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 3 | +3 | 1 turn |
Bite | dark | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 2 | +4 | 1 turn |
Rollout | rock | 15 | +19 | 1.5s | 10.0 | 7 | +13 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flash Cannon | steel | 100 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.00 | 110 | -65 | |
Ice Beam | ice | 95 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.90 | 90 | -55 | |
Hydro PumpSTAB | water | 135 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.35 | 130 | -75 | |
Skull Bash | normal | 130 | -100 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 130 | -75 | 100% chance: +1 own Def |
Hydro CannonElite TMSTAB | water | 90 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.80 | 80 | -40 |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigantamax Blastoise good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigantamax Blastoise is C-tier for Max Battle attacker and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigantamax Blastoise?
- Gigantamax Blastoise has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax), C-tier Max Battle tank (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Can Gigantamax Blastoise be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigantamax Blastoise is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Donate on Ko-fiCostumes & event variants (3)
Party HatEvent costume
SunglassesEvent costume
CloneEvent costume