In Pokémon GO, the Dynamax battle weekend with Dynamax Suicune is taking place. How do you defeat Suicune? We summarize the tips.
When is Dynamax Suicune available? The Dynamax battle weekend with Dynamax Suicune starts on Saturday, May 10, at 6:00 AM. It ends on Sunday, May 11, at 9:00 PM.
During this time, you will encounter Suicune in 5-star Dynamax battles. You also have a chance to obtain the Pokémon as Shiny if you defeat it – however, the chance is not especially increased.
However, there are the following bonuses:
- You can collect up to 1,600 Dyna particles this weekend, per day
- You only have to walk a quarter of the usual distance for Dyna particles
- You will receive eight times the amount of particles from energy sources
- And energy sources will be renewed more frequently
Currently, there is also the bonus that you only have to pay 75% of the usual particle costs to unlock and train your Dyna attacks. This bonus will end with the Suicune event.
The important question is: How do you defeat Suicune? We have five tips for you.
How to defeat Dynamax Suicune in Pokémon GO
Counters against Dynamax Suicune: The water Pokémon Suicune is vulnerable to electric and grass attacks; this does not change even in Dynamax form. Consequently, you should rely on the following Pokémon:
- Gigantamax Riffex
- Gigantamax Bisaflor
- Dynamax Zapdos
- Dynamax Riffex
- Dynamax Gortrom
This only applies to the Pokémon you want to deal damage with – more on that shortly. However, you can also use Pokémon that can take hits. Examples include Dynamax Chansey, Gigantamax Lapras, or any form of Blastoise.
Bring enough trainers: Suicune is a legendary Dynamax monster. Ideally, you should form a group of four trainers to defeat it – anything less will be difficult. Currently, you can only challenge Suicune on-site. Although an option for remote Dynamax battles was announced, that will come later.
Not just attack: While you often just attack in raids, that will not be sufficient in Dyna battles.
First and foremost, it’s important: The Pokémon you bring to soak up damage should only do that. They are there to absorb the opponent’s attacks and gradually charge the Dyna gauge. Once the gauge is full, you switch to your attacker. They then use the Dynamax phase to unleash their powerful attacks on Suicune.
Additionally, you should agree before the battle on who will attack and who will heal or set up shields. This is also beneficial as it allows your attackers to stay in the game longer. A good mix of shields, healing, and attacking ultimately leads to success.
Level your monsters: Some players tend to catch Dynamax Pokémon and then leave them aside until they send them into battle unprepared. Don’t do that. Level them up before the battle and, above all, teach them the right moves. The basic move of your Pokémon determines what type your Dyna attack will be. So choose accordingly.
Use current research: Do you not have good counters against Suicune and generally lack Dynamax experience? Then play through the current limited research for the event until the weekend. There you will encounter a Dynamax Chimpep, which you can potentially build for the fight against Suicune.
What’s next? After Dynamax Suicune, more strong monsters await you. For example, Gigantamax Machomei or Gladimperio in the upcoming Crown Clash event. And: A Community Day is also on offer this weekend. Quite a lot is happening. Want an overview? Then check here: All Pokémon GO events in May 2025.
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