Gigantamax Inteleon, the pinnacle evolution of Galar’s covert operative Pokémon, has arrived in Pokémon Go. As the newest Water-type Gigantamax variant, it joins Blastoise, Kingler, and Lapras – though it boasts superior offensive capabilities despite its divisive aesthetic appeal.
To encounter this colossal creature, trainers must participate in Max Battles at designated Power Spots after accumulating sufficient resources. Unlike standard encounters, capturing requires defeating the creature first in cooperative combat.
Battle Preparation Against Gigantamax Inteleon
Essential prerequisites for engagement include:
- Accumulated 800 Max Particles
- Local allies or Remote Raid Pass usage
- Active Power Spot hosting the encounter
While physical participation reduces costs, coordinating with local trainers presents logistical challenges. Remote participants must consider resource expenditure carefully, as passes are consumed upon battle initiation regardless of outcome.
Strategic Advantages and Team Composition
- Type vulnerabilities: Electric and Grass attacks
- Resistances: Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water techniques
- Prime counters: Gigantamax Rillaboom (optimal), Gigantamax Toxtricity (secondary), Gigantamax Venusaur
Optimal battle groups should maintain balanced roles:
- Dual attackers focused on damage output
- One defensive specialist using Max Guard (Blissey/Chansey)
- One support executing Max Spirit (Snorlax/Lapras)
Victory rewards include substantial Stardust, XP bonuses, and evolutionary materials. Activating consumables like Star Pieces before combat conclusion enhances gains.
Post-Capture Details
Captured specimens exhibit:
- Wild catch CP range: 1614-1693
- Perfect IV specimen: 1693 CP
Environmental conditions don’t influence Max Battle outcomes, as these encounters occur in specialized arenas.
Combat Applications
While boasting impressive Water-type damage potential, Inteleon’s standard form underperforms in competitive PvP formats. Its Gigantamax iteration shines in raid scenarios with:
- Recommended moveset: Water Gun (Fast) paired with Surf (Charged)
- Signature technique: G-Max Hydrosnipe for massive Water-type damage
Biological Profile
This Galar region starter’s evolutionary line progresses from cautious Sobble to espionage-themed Inteleon. Gigantamax enhancement amplifies its sniper motif, transforming its tail into an elevated vantage point for aquatic artillery strikes.
Pokedex entries reveal:
- Sobble: Skittish marksman using precision water jets
- Inteleon: Thermal-vision equipped strategist retaining lazy tendencies
- Gigantamax variant: Capable of supersonic hydro attacks
While shiny variants exist, their subtle coloration changes make identification challenging. The Gigantamax form’s altered palette focuses on deeper azure tail shading.