Gigantamax Garbodor makes its Pokémon GO debut during today’s Max Battle Day event (2-5 PM local time), and trainers have just three hours to capture this toxic titan. With proper team composition and strategy, you can defeat this Power Spot boss with only 2-3 players—no massive raid groups required.
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Pokemon’s Gigantamax Garbodor: Essential Battle Info
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| Event Time | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Type | Poison |
| Entry Cost | 800 MP |
| Max Players | Up to 40 simultaneous |
| Recommended Players | 2-3 with optimal counters |
| HP | 100,000 |
| Shiny Odds | ~1 in 512 (No event boost) |
| Hundo CP | 1,339 CP (No weather) |
| Catch Range | 1,271-1,339 CP (Level 20) |
Type Effectiveness: Exploit the Weaknesses
Super Effective Against Garbodor:
- Psychic-type attacks (Best choice)
- Ground-type attacks
Garbodor Resists:
- Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy
Focus exclusively on Psychic-type attackers for maximum damage output, as they provide the strongest multiplier against this Poison-type Gigantamax.
Ultimate Counter Team Composition
Best Defenders
Crowned Sword Zamazenta dominates as your primary defender. This legendary Fighting/Steel-type resists Garbodor’s Poison attacks while soaking massive damage, keeping your team alive throughout the extended battle.
Dynamax Blissey serves as your emergency healer. When health bars drop dangerously low, switch to Blissey and unleash three rounds of Max Spirit to restore your entire team’s HP.
Best Attackers
Dynamax Alakazam delivers devastating Psychic-type damage through Max Mindstorm. This pure Psychic attacker exploits Garbodor’s double weakness perfectly, making it your primary damage dealer during Dynamax phases.
Mewtwo (if available) provides similar Psychic firepower as an alternative or secondary attacker with excellent stats and move pool.
Winning Battle Strategy
Phase 1: Meter Building Lead with Crowned Sword Zamazenta as your tank. Let it absorb Garbodor’s attacks while charging your Dynamax meter through Fast Attack spam. Never use Charged Attacks during Gigantamax battles—they waste valuable time and meter building.
Phase 2: Dynamax Assault Once your meter reaches maximum capacity, immediately switch to Dynamax Alakazam. Execute three consecutive turns of Max Mindstorm to deal catastrophic Psychic damage during the critical Dynamax window.
Phase 3: Recovery & Repeat Return to Zamazenta or Blissey to rebuild your Dynamax meter while maintaining defensive stability. If team health drops below 50%, deploy Blissey’s Max Spirit healing.
Phase 4: Final Push Repeat the Dynamax cycle until Garbodor falls. With optimal execution, 2-3 skilled trainers can complete this battle within the timer.
Understanding Garbodor’s Moveset
- Fast Attacks: Infestation, Take Down
- Max Move: G-Max Malodor (Signature move)
- Charged Attacks: Seed Bomb, Gunk Shot, Body Slam, Acid Spray
G-Max Malodor represents Garbodor’s most dangerous attack, dealing heavy Poison-type damage. Your Steel-type defender (Zamazenta) completely neutralizes this threat.
Shiny Hunting & Perfect IV Details
Unlike traditional Raid Days, Max Battle Day events don’t feature boosted shiny rates. Expect approximately 1-in-512 odds for shiny Gigantamax Garbodor—similar to standard wild encounters.
Perfect IV hunters should watch for 1,339 CP catches (no weather boost). Anything at maximum CP guarantees 15/15/15 stats, making it a valuable collector’s item.
Upgrade Investment Costs
Maxing out your Gigantamax Garbodor requires substantial resources:
- Level 1: 400 MP + 70 Candy
- Level 2: 600 MP + 120 Candy
- Level Max: 800 MP + 50 Candy XL
Total investment: 1,800 MP, 190 regular Candy, and 50 Candy XL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I solo Gigantamax Garbodor with maxed-out Pokémon?
No, soloing Gigantamax Garbodor is mathematically impossible even with perfectly optimized Pokémon. The 100,000 HP pool combined with the battle timer makes solo completion unfeasible. You absolutely need at least 2 trainers with strong Psychic-type attackers and proper strategy. Three trainers represent the comfortable minimum for casual players without fully maxed counters. The 800 MP entry cost also makes solo attempts economically wasteful—coordinate with local trainers through community Discord servers or in-person meetups at popular Power Spots during the 2-5 PM event window.
Should I invest resources into powering up Gigantamax Garbodor after catching it?
Investment depends on your competitive goals. Gigantamax Garbodor offers limited PvP and PvE utility compared to other Poison-types like Shadow Muk or Nihilego. Its primary value lies in collection completion and future Max Battle applications. If you’re a completionist or enjoy Max Battle content, invest moderately—one powered specimen suffices. Competitive battlers should prioritize resources elsewhere unless you specifically need Poison-type Max Battle coverage. The 1,800 MP total investment is substantial, so reserve upgrades for Gigantamax Pokémon with broader competitive applications like Charizard or Venusaur.
