Since the introduction of Dynamaxing and Gigantamaxing in Pokemon Go, they have continued to add various Pokemon that can utilize these features. In the case of Pokemon Go, Dynamaxing or Gigantamaxing changes the form of a specific Pokemon for a limited time, greatly increasing their size and power.
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PostsThe latest addition to this is Dynamax Suicune, the Water-type Legendary Beast, the last of this trio to get their Dynamax form added to Pokemon Go. Below you can find our complete guide regarding Dynamax Suicune's Pokemon Go release, including information on both its debut event and its brand-new Max Battle.
Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend
You'll be able to battle against Dynamax Suicune for the first time during the Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend, their debut event. This will take place from Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 6am local time, to Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 9pm local time.
You will have several opportunities to battle against Dynamax Suicune in its brand-new Max Battle, replacing many of the other Dynamax Pokemon at Power Spots during the two days of this event. Each time a Dynamax Suicune Max Battle is completed successfully, you will have the chance to catch your own Suicune, possessing the ability to Dynamax once caught.
There will also be a few bonuses in effect during this event, each having to do with Max Particles or Max Battles. These bonuses include:
- Receive eight times the Max Particles from Power Spots.
- Receive Max Particles when traveling 25 percent of the distance.
- Powering up and unlocking Max Moves will cost 25 percent less Max Particles.
- The limit of Max Particles that can be held will be increased to 1,600.
- Power Spots will be refreshed more frequently.
Dynamax Suicune Timed Research
There will be free Timed Research available starting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6am local time, helping you prepare for the Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend. Make sure to complete the tasks that make up this Timed Research before the conclusion of the Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend, providing you with the following rewards:
- One Dynamax Grookey encounter
- Grookey Candy
- Max Particles
- TMs
Dynamax Suicune: Recommended Group Size
You will want to make sure you're attempting this Max Battle with the help of others, realistically being impossible to successfully complete on your own. For Dynamax Suicune's Max Battle, make sure to go into it with a group of at least three to four Trainers, all possessing powerful Pokemon to battle with.
It's important that each member of your team focuses on a different role when it comes to the Max Moves that they're using. For this Max Battle, it is best that you dedicate one to two people to healing or shielding, while the remaining members focus on using Max Moves deal damage.
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PostsDynamax Suicune: Strengths And Weaknesses
Like any Max Battle, it's important that you're using Pokemon that are specifically strong against the Pokemon you're battling against. With Dynamax Suicune being a Water-type Pokemon, there are specific types of Pokemon and attacks that will excel in this Max Battle.
Before discussing the best attacks to use, it's important to mention the types of Pokemon you will want to avoid during this Max Battle. This includes Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type Pokemon, all being generally ineffective against Dynamax Suicune.
For this Max Battle, you will want to use Pokemon with powerful Grass or Electric-type attacks, dealing additional damage against Dynamax Suicune. If possible, pair these attacks with Pokemon of the same type, activating Same Type Attack Bonus and increasing the power of these attacks.
Dynamax Suicune: Best Counter Picks
You will need to select three different Pokemon to use in the Max Battle against Dynamax Suicune. Each of these Pokemon will need to be able to either Dynamax or Gigantamax, only giving you a handful of viable options.
Although many of the top Dynamax Suicune counters are either strong Grass or Electric-type Pokemon, there are others of other types due to the limited selection currently available. Below you can find the 15 top Dynamax Suicune counters to use in this Max Battle, listed with the best attacks to have equipped.
Recommended Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Gigantamax Venusaur
Fast Attack: Vine Whip
Charged Attack: Petal Blizzard
Raikou
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Zap Cannon
Rillaboom
Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
Charged Attack: Grass Knot
Zapdos
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Zap Cannon
Suicune
Fast Attack: Hidden Power
Charged Attack: Hydro Pump
Gigantamax Kingler
Fast Attack: Mud Shot
Charged Attack: Razor Shell
Metagross
Fast Attack: Zen Headbutt
Charged Attack: Meteor Mash
Gigantamax Blastoise
Fast Attack: Bite
Charged Attack: Hydro Cannon
Inteleon
Fast Attack: Pound
Charged Attack: Surf
Gigantamax Lapras
Fast Attack: Psywave
Charged Attack: Surf
Gigantamax Toxtricity
Fast Attack: Spark
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Blissey
Fast Attack: Pound
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Greedent
Fast Attack: Bullet Seed
Charged Attack: Trailblaze
Gigantamax Gengar
Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attack: Shadow Punch
Passimian
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Brutal Swing
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