How to get Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?
Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO makes its debut soon on October 31, 2024, and trainers should prepare for a difficult challenge to catch this Ghost-type Pokemon. G-Max Gengar's appearance is a part of the Pokemon GO Halloween Part 2 event and will run from October 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time to November 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time.
As a 6-star Max Battle, this will be a difficult raid to partake in, and you will need to team up with other players to successfully beat it. This article will explain how you can get Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO and whether it can be shiny.
How to get Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO
As of October 2024, there are two ways to get Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO:
- 6-star Max Battles
- Trades
6-star Max Battles
If you are looking to catch a Gigantamax Gengar from the 6-star Max Battles in Pokemon GO, here are some key pointers you should remember:
- Event time: October 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time till November 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time.
- Location: Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO will be available in Max Battles at local Power Spots.
- Other Requirements: Challenging the 6-star Max Battles requires 800 Max Particles. You can team up with 39 players in a lobby to increase your chances of a successful battle. Note that your Max Particles are only expended if you win the Max Battle, and they will be refunded should you fail to win.
Trades
You will also be able to obtain a Gigantamax Gengar by trading in Pokemon GO. That said, here are a few things you should keep in mind about this trade:
- Special Trade: Gigantamax Gengar will be counted as a Special Trade unless you already have a Gengar registered in your Pokedex. All friendship-level perks in Pokemon GO will apply to this trade.
- Max Moves: When you trade a Gigantamax Gengar, its Max Moves are retained. However, any level-ups done by the original trainer are lost.
- Trade Limit: The standard Special Trade rules also apply here, i.e., you can only make one Special Trade per day.
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Can Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO be shiny?
Yes, you can get a Shiny Gigantamax Gengar after defeating it in Pokemon GO Max Battles if you are lucky. The odds of finding the shiny variant of Gigantamax Gengar is approximately 1-in-128. As such, it will be quite a rare find.
FAQs on Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO
What is the G-Max move for Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO?
Gigantamax Gengar's signature move is G-Max Terror, which is a special Max Move. The same move will be available to this Pocket Monster in Pokemon GO.
What is the difference between Dynamax Gengar and Gigantamax Gengar in Pokemon GO?
Gigantamax Gengar boasts a different appearance than Dynamax Gengar and has access to a special G-Max Move that is unique to only this particular critter. Dynamax Gengar, on the other hand, looks like a bigger version of normal Gengar with no change in its appearance.
That's all you need to know about Pokemon GO's latest giant spooky monster, Gigantamax Gengar. Find out campfire meets happening in your area to find more players and make these Max Battles an easier encounter.
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- Sierra counters
- Cliff counters
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- Giovanni counters
- Team GO Rocket Grunts