Check out this Pokemon Sword and Shield guide on the limited time Max Raid Battle Event for Gigantamax Pikachu! Includes den location, stats, moveset, how to beat, & how to get!!!
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Gigantamax Pikachu Appears
Get G-Max Pikachu In Max Raid Battles
| Event Duration | May 12, 2020 ~ May 19th, 2020 |
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Everyone's favorite yellow mouse is making an appearance for a limited time in Max Raid Battle Events! This Pikachu will know G-Max Volt Crash, which paralyzes all targets hit by it. Additionally, there is a chance that this Pokemon will also know moves such as Volt Tackle, and Surf!
Note that at the end of this event, Gigantamax Eevee will become available for one week. Gigantamax Meowth will be available the week after that.
Knows G-Max Volt Crash
Gigantamax Pikachu knows the move G-Max Volt Crash, an extremely powerful move that is sure to paralyze all Pokemon it hits! Note that if you have even one Pokemon that is hit by this move, even Ground Pokemon (which are normally immune) will get paralyzed, so be careful!
Might Know Volt Tackle
Some Gigantamax Pikachu you encounter in the wild area might also know the move Volt Tackle! However, note that even if Gigantamax Pikachu uses the move during a battle, it actually might not have the move once you catch it!
Hidden Ability Pikachu Also Appear
Gigantamax Pikachu with their hidden ability, Lightning Rod, will also appear during this event! This is important because the Gigantamax Pikachu provided by having a Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu file could not have this ability. Get a HA Pikachu before it disappears!
Learn How To Get Gigantamax Pikachu & Eevee with Let's Go DataLocation Of The Den
Gigantamax Pikachu does not seem to spawn at any one specific den! There is a chance to find it in any den, even when there is no pillar of light!
Check Out Other Gigantamax Pokemon List Here!Recommended Pokemon To Bring
Recommended Party #1
※ The host should always have a Grimmsnarl which they immediately Dynamax!!!
Recommended Party #2
※ The host should always have a Grimmsnarl which they immediately Dynamax!!!
Recommended Pokemon Builds & Movesets
Grimmsnarl
| Ability | Prankster |
|---|---|
| Moves | ・Taunt ・Spirit Break ・Light Screen |
| Item | Light Clay |
| EVs | Atk 252, Speed 252, HP 4 |
Taunt is run here in order to prevent Pikachu's infuriating Double Team and Light Screen. By using Max Starfall, you can change the field to prevent negative status effects (paralysis) from afflicting your team!
The person who hosts the raid battle is able to Dynamax immediately, so we strongly recommend the host run out a Grimmsnarl and Dynamax it.
Check Out More Detailed Grimmsnarl Competitive BuildsDracovish
| Ability | Strong Jaw |
|---|---|
| Moves | ・Fishious Rend |
| Item | Choice Band |
| EVs | Atk 252, Speed 252, HP 4 |
Gigantamax Pikachu uses Surf, which means having Pokemon that can resist it is really useful. However, watch out because if Pikachu uses Feint, you'll lose the bonus damage on Fishious Rend.
More Dracovish Builds HereExcadrill
| Ability | Mold Breaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Moves | ・High Horsepower | |
| Item | Choice Band or Focus Sash | |
| EVs | Atk 252, Speed 252, HP 4 |
Pikachu's Surf will deal super effective damage to you, but you should be able to survive as it isn't a STAB move. If you can survive the first turn, Grimmsnarl's Light Screen on the second turn should let you withstand hits.
Check Out More Excadrill Builds HereHow To Beat Gigantamax Pikachu
First Turn
Max Starfall With Dynamax Grimmsnarl
On turn one, the host should immediately Dynamax their Grimmsnarl and use Max Starfall. This will prevent your party from being paralyzed by Pikachu's G-Max move.
Taunt With The Second Grimmsnarl
The 2nd Grimmsnarl (ie, not the host's) should immediately fire off a Taunt. This will prevent Pikachu from using Double Team and Light Screen, which will make the fight much easier.
Attack With Excadrill or Dracovish
After the two Grimmsnarls weaken Pikachu, you should have your attackers take it out. The Dynamax Grimmsnarl will also be able to attack from turn two, so with any of the combinations listed above you should have more than enough damage to take it out.
Second Turn (And After)
Use Light Screen With The 2nd Grimmsnarl
If you're using an Excadrill, you'll need to use Light Screen on your second turn in order to mitigate the damage of Surf. The 2nd Grimmsnarl will thus only be able to attack starting from turn 3.
Keep Hitting It!
All that remains is to just keep hitting away at Gigantamax Pikachu with all Pokemon once you've set up the field initially. Pikachu has relatively low defensive stats, so if you just keep firing away at it you should be able to take it out!
What Are Limited Time Max Raid Battle Events?
Increase Spawn Rate of Pokemon
Limited Time Max Raid Battles are events that increase the spawn rate of certain Pokemon for a certain amount of time! These events allow you to encounter rare Pokemon more frequently, giving you a chance to catch them!
Check Out Max Raid Battle Events Here!Gigantamax Pikachu Stats and Moveset
Base Stats
| HP |   |
|---|---|
| Atk | |
| Def | |
| Sp.Atk | |
| Sp.Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 320 |
Note that Gigantamax Pikachu's stats are the same as regular Pikachu.
Check Out Pikachu's Moves and Stats HereGigantamax Pikachu Possible Moveset
| Move | Type |
|---|---|
| Surf | |
| Feint | |
| Thunder | |
| Volt Tackle | |
| G-Max Volt Crash | |
| Light Screen | |
| Double Team | |
※ The Gigantamax Pikachu you face may have a different set of moves, but the above are some which are particularly common!!!
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