Gigantamax Pikachu awaits you for the first time in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you how to proceed to defeat the powerful boss.
When is the event? The Dyna Battle Day with Gigantamax Pikachu takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? During the short event, the following bonuses are active in the game:
- the collection limit for Dyna particles is increased to 1,600 particles
- 8 times the amount of Dyna particles from power sources
- power sources refresh more frequently
- additional power sources are active
- Gigantamax battles with Pikachu occur at all power sources
- up to 3 special trades are possible throughout the day
- doubled amount of Dyna particles through walking (from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
- 1/4 of the walking distance required for Dyna particles (from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
- remote raid limit increased to 20 (from March 28, 2026, at 2:00 AM to March 29, 2026, at 5:00 AM)
Best Counters Against Gigantamax Pikachu
Which attackers are suitable? Since Pikachu is an Electric type, it has a weakness against Ground-type attacks. Currently, there are only 2 Ground attackers available for Dynamax use: Rotomurf and its evolution, Stalobor. Therefore, the list of best attackers against Pikachu is as follows:
- Dynamax Stalobor with Mud Shot or Mud Slap
- Gigantamax Inteleon
- Gigantamax Gengar
- Dynamax Kingler with Mud Slap
- Gigantamax Kingler
- Gigantamax Gortrom
When using the Dynamax variants of Stalobor and Kingler, pay attention to the corresponding fast attacks to ensure they receive a Ground-type Dynamax attack. Gigantamax monsters have a fixed Dynamax attack, so the choice of fast attack does not influence this.
Since Stalobor is by far the best attacker against Gigantamax Pikachu, it is advisable to use this monster whenever possible.
Which defenders are suitable? Gigantamax Pikachu has a pool of charge attacks, of which the monster has 2 chosen at random in battle. Alongside the Water-type attack Surf, it can also utilize various Electric-type attacks.
Therefore, your defending monsters should not be weak to these attacks. Additionally, it is important that your defending monsters have a fast attack with a duration of 0.5 seconds to charge your Dyna meter as quickly as possible. The following monsters are suitable as defenders against Pikachu:
- Dynamax Latias with Fire Breath
- Dynamax Latios with Fire Breath
- Dynamax Venusaur with Vine Whip
- Dynamax Raikou with Thunder Shock
- Zamazenta (King of the Shield) with Metal Claw
- Dynamax Regice with Target Shot
If you have the option, use Latias or Latios. Both monsters have a resistance to all charge attacks that Gigantamax Pikachu can use.
Tips Against Gigantamax Pikachu
What should you pay attention to in battle? Ensure to assign roles within your team. It makes no sense if all 4 trainers in a group focus on attack. A balanced group should consist of 2 attackers, one tank for shields, and one healer.
Once your Dyna meter is charged, each trainer switches in the monsters according to their role and performs attacks, shields, or healing. Afterward, switch back to your defending monsters to recharge the Dyna meter quickly once again.
Additionally, it is wise to avoid charge attacks while charging the Dyna meter. Using only fast attacks will yield more energy for the Dyna meter compared to charge attacks. This is due to the way Pokémon GO calculates energy and the increased duration of the animations associated with charge attacks.
Also, ensure that your monsters are all leveled up as much as possible, and that all Dyna attacks you need to use are at maximum.
How many trainers are needed? Gigantamax battles are among the greatest challenges in Pokémon GO. Therefore, you should not underestimate the battle. A maximum of 40 trainers can team up in groups of 4 for such a fight.
If you have a very good team with the best counters and strongest attackers at high levels, you can successfully complete the battle with far fewer trainers. However, under a number of 2 complete teams, meaning 8 trainers, it is better not to attempt the battle.
Of course, with the use of Dyna mushrooms, a perfect strategy, and some luck, you might manage to win the battle with even fewer trainers. The more trainers you have, the easier the battle will be and the more likely you are to emerge victorious.
While we are still in the last days of March, the new contents for April are already known. If you want to know which events, raids, and Dyna bosses await you in the new month, feel free to check out our overview with all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.
