Gigantamaxing is one of the most exciting features introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield. This phenomenon allows certain Pokemon to transform into enormous versions of themselves, gaining unique appearances and powerful G-Max moves. However, not all Gigantamax Pokemon are created equal. Some have higher base stats and more effective G-Max moves, making them stronger contenders in battle.
In this article, we will rank all the Pokemon that can Gigantamax, from the weakest to the strongest, based on their signature G-Max moves and total base stats.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
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All Gigantamax forms ranked by strength in Pokemon
32) Meowth - Total Base Stats: 290
Meowth may not be the strongest in battle, but its Gigantamax form brings a playful yet menacing presence. This form gives Meowth a towering figure, adding a unique twist to its usually small and agile stature.
31) Pikachu - Total Base Stats: 320
Pikachu, the iconic mascot of the Pokemon series, becomes more reminiscent of its chubby appearance from the earlier years in its Gigantamax form. Despite its relatively low base stats, Gigantamax Pikachu can provide utility with its G-Max Volt Crash, which paralyzes all opponents.
30) Eevee - Total Base Stats: 325
Eevee's Gigantamax form elevates its cuteness with a fluffy mane. While it may not pack the strongest punch, its G-Max Cuddle move can leave opponents infatuated, rendering them less effective in battle.
29) Butterfree - Total Base Stats: 395
Butterfree gains a majestic appearance in its Gigantamax form, with large wings and a menacing aura. Its G-Max Befuddle can inflict poison, paralysis, or sleep, making it a tricky opponent.
28) Garbodor - Total Base Stats: 474
Garbodor's Gigantamax form emphasizes its pollution-themed design. Its G-Max Malodor move poisons all opponents, adding a strategic edge despite its moderate base stats.
27) Kingler - Total Base Stats: 475
Kingler becomes a formidable opponent with its Gigantamax form, featuring enormous pincers. G-Max Foam Burst lowers the Speed stat of opponents, giving Kingler a tactical advantage in battles.
26) Drednaw - Total Base Stats: 485
Drednaw's Gigantamax form transforms it into a fortress-like creature. Its G-Max Stonesurge move sets up Stealth Rock, damaging any opponents that switch into battle, dealing chip damage to them even before they start fighting.
25) Flapple - Total Base Stats: 485
Flapple's Gigantamax form gives it a more menacing look, resembling a dragon. G-Max Tartness sharply lowers the opponent's evasiveness, ensuring Flapple's moves hit more frequently.
24) Appletun - Total Base Stats: 485
Appletun, in its Gigantamax form, becomes even more apple-like. Its G-Max Sweetness move heals the status conditions of all allies, making Appletun take a supportive role in battle.
23) Corviknight - Total Base Stats: 495
Corviknight's Gigantamax form takes on a more intimidating, armored appearance with bigger wings with glowing reds in them. Its G-Max Wind Rage removes barriers and terrains, providing strategic utility in battles.
22) Alcremie - Total Base Stats: 495
Alcremie's Gigantamax form is a towering cake, emphasizing its fairy-tale aesthetic. G-Max Finale heals all allies while damaging opponents, making it a dual-threat in support and offense.
21) Gengar - Total Base Stats: 500
Gengar's Gigantamax form is truly eerie, with a giant mouth on its belly. G-Max Terror prevents opponents from escaping, trapping them in battle to face Gengar's spectral attacks.
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20) Copperajah - Total Base Stats: 500
Copperajah stands on its two hindlimbs and becomes even more massive in its Gigantamax form. Its G-Max Steelsurge sets up Steel-type entry hazards, damaging opponents that switch into battle and enhancing Copperajah's battlefield control.
19) Toxtricity - Total Base Stats: 502
Toxtricity's Gigantamax form amplifies its punk rock theme. G-Max Stun Shock can paralyze or poison opponents, adding an unpredictable element to Toxtricity's offensive strategy.
18) Machamp - Total Base Stats: 505
Machamp's Gigantamax form showcases its overwhelming power with bulging muscles. G-Max Chi Strike increases the critical-hit ratio of Machamp and its allies, turning battles in their favor with powerful strikes.
17) Orbeetle - Total Base Stats: 505
Orbeetle's Gigantamax form gives it a UFO-like appearance, fitting its psychic abilities. G-Max Gravitas creates a gravity field, enhancing the power of certain moves and hindering opponents' movements.
16) Coalossal - Total Base Stats: 510
Coalossal's Gigantamax form becomes a volcanic behemoth. G-Max Volcalith deals residual damage to opponents each turn, adding consistent pressure throughout the battle.
15) Sandaconda - Total Base Stats: 510
Sandaconda's Gigantamax form turns it into a massive, coiled snake. G-Max Sandblast traps opponents in a sandstorm, dealing damage over time and providing strategic control over the battlefield.
14) Hatterene - Total Base Stats: 510
Hatterene's Gigantamax form enhances its mystical aura. G-Max Smite confuses opponents, disrupting their strategies and making them more vulnerable to Hatterene's powerful attacks.
13) Grimmsnarl - Total Base Stats: 510
Grimmsnarl's Gigantamax form transforms into a menacing demon. G-Max Snooze can make opponents sleep, providing a significant tactical advantage by landing some free hits.
12) Venusaur - Total Base Stats: 525
Venusaur's Gigantamax form emphasizes its plant-like nature. G-Max Vine Lash deals residual damage to opponents each turn, applying continuous pressure throughout the battle.
11) Centiskorch - Total Base Stats: 525
Centiskorch's Gigantamax form gives it a more fearsome and elongated appearance. G-Max Centiferno traps opponents in a fire vortex, dealing residual damage and hindering their escape.
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10) Blastoise - Total Base Stats: 530
Blastoise's Gigantamax form features numerous cannons. G-Max Cannonade deals residual damage to opponents each turn, adding a continuous offensive threat to Blastoise's already formidable defenses.
9) Rillaboom - Total Base Stats: 530
Rillaboom's Gigantamax form amplifies its drumming theme. G-Max Drum Solo ignores the effects of opponents' abilities, ensuring Rillaboom's attacks hit hard regardless of any defensive tactics.
8) Cinderace - Total Base Stats: 530
Cinderace's Gigantamax summons a giant ball of fire with the soccer-themed fire rabbit standing on top of it. G-Max Fireball deals immense damage and ignores the effects of opponents' abilities, making Cinderace a relentless attacker.
7) Inteleon - Total Base Stats: 530
Inteleon's Gigantamax form makes it rest itself on top of a tall water typhoon giving it a vantage point to hit targets with its sniper skills. G-Max Hydrosnipe deals critical damage, ensuring Inteleon's attacks hit their mark with deadly precision.
6) Charizard - Total Base Stats: 534
Charizard's Gigantamax form is a fan favorite, featuring a more dragon-like appearance. G-Max Wildfire deals residual damage to opponents each turn, making Charizard a powerful offensive force.
5) Lapras - Total Base Stats: 535
Lapras's Gigantamax form emphasizes its musical theme. G-Max Resonance sets up Aurora Veil, reducing damage taken by Lapras and its allies, and enhancing its role as a defensive support powerhouse.
4) Duraludon - Total Base Stats: 535
Duraludon's Gigantamax form turns it into a towering skyscraper. G-Max Depletion depletes the PP of the opponent's last move, adding a strategic edge to Duraludon's impressive offensive capabilities.
3) Snorlax - Total Base Stats: 540
Snorlax's Gigantamax form becomes a colossal, immovable force, with a tree growing on its belly. G-Max Replenish restores berries consumed during battle, ensuring Snorlax remains resilient and difficult to take down.
2) Urshifu (Single Strike Style) - Total Base Stats: 550
Both Urshifu's Gigantamax forms enhance their martial prowess and in-battle presence. Both forms' signature moves, G-Max One Blow and G-Max Rapid Flow, guarantee hits even if opponents use protect, detect, or Max Guard, ensuring Urshifu can break through defensive strategies with ease.
1) Melmetal - Total Base Stats: 600
Melmetal's Gigantamax form turns it into an even more massive and imposing figure. G-Max Meltdown deals massive damage and prevents opponents from using the same move consecutively, effectively countering incoming super-effect or coverage moves and adding a strategic layer to Melmetal's overwhelming strength and brute.
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