【Pokémon GO】Max Battle Strategy: S & A Tier Strongest Pokémon Ranking! Essential Zacian/Zamazenta Compositions Explained

This is a Tier List of the strongest Dynamax Pokémon for Max Battles in Pokémon GO, categorized by their roles! The S-Tier features the versatile offensive/defensive duo Zacian and Zamazenta, alongside the high-damage output of Gigantamax Gengar and Inteleon. We also provide an in-depth explanation of party composition strategies, focusing on the “Tank” role—responsible for filling the Max Meter early on—and the “Attacker” role—tasked with exploiting weaknesses, as well as how to utilize Max Moves like “Dynamax Wall.”

S-Tier: Top Priority Pokémon for Training and Versatile Compositions

RolePokémon NameRecommended Reason
All-Rounder/TankZacian(Crowned Sword)Combines high durability with excellent offensive power. When powered up, its performance surpasses that of Blissey, making it an all-around ace that excels in both offense and defense.
All-Rounder/TankZamazenta(Crowned Shield)The pinnacle of the Tank role, possessing overwhelming durability. Fully powered up, it acts as a highly stable defensive wall, enduring the boss’s most powerful attacks.
AttackerGigantamax GengarThe strongest Ghost-type damage dealer. Its neutral damage is also top-tier, making it an effective attacker against a wide range of opponents.
AttackerGigantamax InteleonThe strongest Water-type damage dealer. It frequently hits for super effective damage, dealing massive amounts of damage to significantly reduce the boss’s HP.

A-Tier: Excellent Pokémon Effective in Specific Situations and Types

RolePokémon NameRecommended Reason
TankBlisseyWith overwhelming HP and durability, it’s the perfect wall to hold the line while the Max Meter charges. Recommended for beginners.
AttackerGigantamax CinderaceBoasts the strongest Fire-type damage. Especially effective against bosses that are weak to Fire.
All-Rounder/TankMetagrossPossesses excellent Steel-type offensive power while also providing high durability, allowing it to double as a Tank.
AttackerGigantamax RillaboomOne of the strongest Grass-types. Exhibits overwhelming power against Water-types and similar opponents.

Basic Strategy for Max Battles

1. Formulate a Team with Role Separation

  • Tank (e.g., Zacian, Zamazenta, Blissey): At the beginning of the battle, the Tank continuously uses Fast Attacks to quickly fill the Max Meter while conserving Charge Moves.

  • Attacker (e.g., Gigantamax Gengar, Inteleon): Once the meter is full, switch to a high-damage Attacker, activate Dynamax, and deal massive damage to the boss.

2. Exploit the Boss’s Weaknesses

  • Gigantamax Bosses in high-difficulty battles (6) are extremely powerful. You must include an Attacker whose type is super effective against the boss’s weaknesses.

3. Utilize Max Moves Effectively

  • Unlocking and powering up utility Max Moves like Dynamax Wall (damage reduction) and Dynamax Recovery(HP restoration) will significantly increase your stability in battles.

[Note] Powering up Zacian and Zamazenta is essential for them to reach their full potential in Max Battles.