Gigantamax Cinderace Raid Guide for Pokémon GO (June 2025)

The heat is on—Gigantamax Cinderace is making its fiery debut in Pokémon GO, and trainers everywhere are preparing for one of the hottest raid weekends of the season. From its high-pressure move pool to phase-based battle behavior, Cinderace brings a fresh layer of challenge to Max Raids. Here’s a comprehensive guide based solely on the official image data to help you form the perfect battle plan.

Event Details

June 7 and 8 (6 AM to 6 PM Local Time):

• Max Particle collection limit increases from 800 to 1600.
• Power Spots now drop 200 Max Particles per interaction (up from 100).
• Gigantamax Cinderace appears at all Power Spots.
• Power Spots refresh every 30 minutes—mark your map and make a farming route.

Max CP and Moves

• Max CP: 1724
• Type: Fire
• Fast/Charged Moves: Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast
• Double Weakness: Water
• Other Weaknesses: Rock, Ground

Cinderace hits hard and fast, especially with Focus Blast as a wild card that punishes Rock-types if you’re not careful. This makes smart team rotation vital.

Phase Strategy: Attacker vs. Defender

Gigantamax Cinderace behaves differently depending on the phase:

• Attacker Phase: Focuses on speed and raw damage. Charges Focus Blast rapidly.
• Defender Phase: This is your best chance to bring out Water-types, especially those with tankier builds or enhanced damage output.

Adapt your strategy mid-raid based on the moves Cinderace uses. If you see Focus Blast ramping up, it’s time to switch to defensive options like Blastoise.

Recommended Pokémon and Movesets

Blissey

• Fast Move: Pound
• Role: Used to charge the Max Meter early in raids.
  
  

Gigantamax Kingler

• Fast Moves: Mud Shot or Metal Claw
• Role: Top Water DPS. Ideal partner for Blissey to open the fight strong.
  
  

Gigantamax Blastoise

• Fast Move: Water Gun
• Role: Tanky and reliable, especially during Focus Blast phases.
  
  

Gigantamax Charizard

• Fast Move: Dragon Breath
• Role: Alternative to Water-types when supported by strong team synergy.
  
  

Dynamax Zapdos

• Fast Move: Thunder Shock
• Role: Less effective type-wise but viable if leveled properly.
  
  

Gigantamax Snorlax

• Fast Move: Lick
• Role: Niche bulk utility. Can absorb hits and stall if needed.
  
  

Dynamax Blacephalon

• Fast Move: Water Gun
• Role: Dual-purpose attacker with surprising effectiveness due to Water-type coverage.
  
  

Excadrill

• Fast Move: Mud Shot
• Role: Ground-type counter. Not optimal against Fire but good against Flame Charge setups.
  
  

Dynamax Urshifu

• Fast Move: Waterfall
• Role: Great blend of offense and speed in the Defender phase.
  
  

Tips for Trainers

Use Blissey + Kingler to charge the Max Meter fast. Always choose Water-type moves for the bulk of the fight—especially Kingler, Blastoise, and Urshifu. If using Focus Blast, pivot into defensive options like Blastoise. Mud Shot and Waterfall users generate energy quickly and hit hard. Prioritize them.

Pro Team Tips

• Kingler: Mud Shot or Metal Claw
• Blastoise: Water Gun
• Blacephalon: Water Gun
• Urshifu: Waterfall
• Excadrill: Mud Shot
• Snorlax: Lick
• Zapdos: Thunder Shock
• Charizard: Dragon Breath
• Blissey: Pound
  
  

Final Advice

This is not a traditional raid—it’s a timed, team-heavy Max Raid that demands preparation and awareness. Focus on:

• Matching fast moves.
• Charging the Max Meter early.
• Knowing when to pivot between offense and defense.

With tight coordination and the right lineup, you’ll bring down Gigantamax Cinderace like a pro.

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