How to get Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO makes its debut on October 26, 2024, and trainers should be in for quite the challenge to catch this monster. The Gigantamax phenomenon itself debuts as a part of the GO Bigger event and will run from October 26, 2024, at 10:00 am local time to October 27, 2024, at 8:00 pm local time.

Trainers can take part in 6-star Max Battles to catch these G-max versions of the beloved Kanto starters. This article will explain how you can get Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO and whether it can be shiny.

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How to get Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO

There are two ways to get Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO as of October 2024:

• 6-star Max Battles
• Trade

Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

6-star Max Battles

Gigantamax Venusaur debuts during these 6-star Max Battles during the GO Bigger event. Here are the key things that you need to remember:

• Event time: October 26, 2024, at 10:00 am local time till October 27, 2024, at 8:00 pm local time.
• Location: Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO will be available in Max Batles at local Power Spots.
• Other requirements: You require 800 Max Particles to challenge a 6-star Max Battle in Pokemon GO. Furthermore, you will be able to team up with 39 other trainers to increase your chances of defeating this behemoth. In case you fail the Max Battle, your Max Particles will be refunded completely.

Check out our Pokemon GO Gigantamax Venusaur Max Battle guide to find out about its weaknesses and best counters.

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Trade

You can also obtain a Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO via trades. However, you should keep a few things in mind regarding these trades:

• Special Trade: Gigantamax Venusaur will count as a Special Trade unless you have a Venusaur already registered in your Pokedex. All friendship perks in Pokemon GO will apply to these trades.
• Max Moves are retained: Traded G-max Venusaur will retain its special Max Moves. However, level-ups done by the original trainer will be lost.
• Trade limit: If this is a Special Trade, you can only do one of these per day.

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Can Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO be shiny?

You can get a shiny Gigantamax Venusaur if you are lucky (Image via TPC)

Yes, Shiny Gigantamax Venusaur can be found in Pokemon GO Max Battles if you are lucky. The odds of finding a Shiny Gigantamax Venusaur is approximately 1-in-128, making it quite rare.

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FAQs on Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO

What is the G-Max move for Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO?

Gigantamax Venusaur's signature move is G-Max Vine Lash, which is its special Max Move. This is the same move that will be available to this critter in Pokemon GO.

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Is Gigantamax Venusaur stronger than Mega Venusaur in Pokemon GO?

Gigantamax Venusaur and Mega Venusaur are both effective picks in their specific arenas—Max Battles and Raid Battles, respectively. It is impossible to compare the two in Pokemon GO as they cannot be compared using the same metric.

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Is Gigantamax Venusaur better than Dynamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Gigantamax Venusaur is better than Dynamax Venusaur thanks to its special G-Max move. It also features a unique design that is unlike the normal Dynamax variant.

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That's all you need to know about the Gigantamax Venusaur in Pokemon GO. Make sure to find a group of players or visit the Campfire meets to easily defeat this monstrous Pocket Monster.

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in the game
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts