Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Gigantamax Blastoise is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 530 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 78) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Torrent ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gigantamax Blastoise. Build around what Gigantamax Blastoise actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Gigantamax Blastoise takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Gigantamax Blastoise into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Defense (105)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (78)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 78)
- BST
- 530 (strong for the format)
Gigantamax Blastoise is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 530 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 78) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Torrent ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gigantamax Blastoise. Build around what Gigantamax Blastoise actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Gigantamax Blastoise
Gigantamax Blastoise is the Shellfish Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 530 with Torrent as its ability.
What is Gigantamax Blastoise weak to?
Gigantamax Blastoise is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Gigantamax Blastoise
To counter Gigantamax Blastoise in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Gigantamax Blastoise in competitive teams
Gigantamax Blastoise can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Gigantamax Blastoise on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.