Cryogonal is the new boss presented in the last Max Monday, even in Pokemon GOmaking him a tough, icy opponent that needs you to attack his weak spots with the best counterattacks available to take on this alternate attack alone. This boss battle level isn't as challenging as some of the others in the game, like the 6-star Raids against Gigantamax Pokémon. However, if you try to face Crygonal unprepared, you could quickly be eliminated when facing an inadequate team, wasting as many particles as you spent participating in the battle.
This is the debut of Dynamax Cryogonal in Pokemon GOalso matching the Ice-type Pokémon's part in the winter-themed Holiday Part 1 event as a three-star Raid boss and encounter rewards for completing Field Research tasks. When you defeat and get one of these, its high Defense stat could make it a good candidate if you're looking for a medium Basic Pokémon to take on certain fights in the future. It might not be worth one of the best Master League teams, but it could still be a really cool addition to your collection.
Dynamax Cryogonal Weaknesses and Resistance in Pokémon GO
Fire, Steel and More
Dynamax Cryogonal is a type of pure ice in Pokemon GOjust like in its basic form, which means it has not one weak point, but four: Fire, Combat, Steel, and Rock-type attacks. The super effective damage dealt due to aiming weaknesses varies between games, but hitting Cryogonal with one of these move types in Pokemon GO It specifically means that the Crystallizer Pokémon will take 160% damage instead of 100. You also need to remember that you can do more damage with a STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), a 20% boost given to an attack when used by a Pokémon of the same type.
You can only take Pokémon with Dynamax or Gigantamax abilities with you into a Max Battleso using STABs will be mandatory if you are a casual player who cannot assemble an entire team of suitable counters. Fortunately, this boss has fewer resistances than others like Dynamax Charmander in Pokemon GO.
Cryogonal is only resistant to Ice-type attacks, dealing 63% damage compared to normal. This gives you a lot more freedom to use neutral attacks if you don't have many suitable counters that can use super effective moves.
Best Dynamax Cryogonal counters in Pokémon GO
Charizard and Cinderace are the easiest to get
The best counters to use against Cryogonal in Pokemon GO are a selection of Steel, Fire, and Fighting-type Pokémon that can use moves of the same type, such as Metagross, Charizard or Machamp. Rock-type moves are super effective against Cryogonal, but there are currently no Pokémon of this type capable of Dyanmax or Gigantax available in the game. The full recommended moveset for each counter is as follows:
Dynamax Cryogonal Counter |
Type |
Quick Attack |
Charge Attack |
---|---|---|---|
Charizard |
Fire Spin |
Explosive Burn |
|
Metagross |
bullet punch |
Meter Puree |
|
Machamp |
Counter |
Dynamic Punch |
|
Excadrill |
Metal Claw |
Iron Head |
|
Cinderella |
Ember |
Flamethrower |
|
Cinderella |
Ember |
Focus Burst |
|
Gengar |
To lick |
Focus Burst |
|
Falinks |
Counter |
Superpower |
|
Kingler |
Metal Claw |
Crab Hammer |
|
Machoke |
Low kick |
Dynamic Punch |
You have great Fire-type options with Charizard, Cinderace, and even their lower evolution stages if you're stuck on the Candy levels needed to evolve them. Charmander and Scorbunny are among the most abundant Max Battles available in the game on a daily basis. Because of this, Cryogonal is another of the easiest Max Monday bosses to fight.
Date and time of Cryogonal's maximum Monday
Christmas Eve
To get Dynamax Cryogonal Pokemon GO For the first time, you can participate in the Max Monday event at Monday, December 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm. For one hour, until 7pm, Cryogonal will take command of all Max Battles on the map. Remember that the date and times are all local times, meaning they are the same for all time zones.
Max Mushrooms are still a reliable item to increase the damage inflicted by your Pokémon for 30 minutes if you are struggling to face the attack alone. However, they will have at least 400 PokéCoins each, so you can only use them if you need them. Remember to target Cryogonal's weak spots with counters like Charizard, Metagross, and Machamp, and you'll clear quickly Pokemon GO last Max Monday Max Battle.