How to beat Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO: Best counters, shiny availability, and more

To take down Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO Max Battles, you must play together with other players and use an appropriate set of counters. The creature can be challenged between 10 am and 6 pm local time on August 23 and 24, 2025.

Up to 100 trainers can participate in Eternamax Eternatus battles in Pokemon GO. Each player must pay 800 MP to enter the battle. However, the cost will be deducted only if you win the fight. Both in-person and remote participation is allowed.

This article covers the best counters to use against Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO as well as important post-battle information.

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Best counters to use against Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO Max Battles

Attackers

Attacker	Fast Move	Key Skill	Notes
Eternatus	Lick	Level 3 Max Attack
Dynamax Latios	Dragon Breath/Zen Headbutt	Level 3 Max Attack	-
Dynamax Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Level 3 Max Attack	Can double-up as defender as well.
Dynamax Excadrill	Mud Shot	Level 3 Max Attack	Can double-up as defender as well.
Dynamax Hatterene	Confusion	Level 3 Max Attack	Can double-up as defender as well.
Dynamax Latias	Dragon Breath/Zen Headbutt	Level 3 Max Attack	Can double-up as defender as well.
Dynamax Charizard	Dragon Breath	Level 3 Max Attack	-
Dynamax Cryogonal	Ice Shard	Level 3 Max Attack	-
Gigantamax Lapras	Psywave	Level 3 Max Attack	-

Defenders

Defender	Fast Move	Key Skill	Notes
Crown Sword Zacian	Metal Claw	Max Guard	Relobby if Eternatus has Flamethrower
Crown Shield Zamazenta	Metal Claw	Max Guard	Relobby if Eternatus has Flamethrower
Dynamax Hatterene	Charm	Max Attack	Relobby if Eternatus has Sludge Bomb
Dynamax Corviknight	Sand Attack	Max Guard	Relobby if Eternatus has Flamethrower
Dynamax Blissey	Pound	Max Spirit	-
Dynamax Metagross	Fury Cutter	Max Spirit	Relobby if Eternatus has Flamethrower

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Best team composition and strategy for Pokemon GO Eternamax Eternatus Max Battles

Eternamax Eternatus' debut event (Image via TPC)

The best team to take down Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO includes the following:

• Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Ice Fang)
• Dynamax Blissey
• Dynamax Latios

Crowned Shield Zamazenta is a master at soaking up damage, Dynamax Blissey can help heal the team, and Dynamax Latios dishes out super-effective hits.

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Eternamax Eternatus's weaknesses and resistances in Pokemon GO

Weaknesses

• Dragon
• Ice
• Psychic
• Ground

Resistances

• Bug
• Electric
• Fighting
• Fire
• Poison
• Water
• Grass

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Eternamax Eternatus catch mechanic and shiny availability

Unlike most Max Battles, you cannot capture Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO. Instead you will receive a huge amount of Candy and Candy XL for defeating this Power Spot boss.

Since Eternatus cannot be caught, its shiny form will not be available in-game for now.

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Eternamax Eternatus in Pokemon GO: Stats, moves, and upgrade cost

• Attack: 251
• Defense: 505
• Stamina: 452
• Fast Attacks/Max Moves: Dragon Tail (Max Mindstorm) and Poison Jab (Max Ooze)
• Charged Attacks: Flamethrower, Hyper Beam, Sludge Bombm and Dynamax Cannon
• Max Move upgrade costs: Level 1 - 400 MP and 80 Candy; Level 2 - 600 MP and 130 Candy; Level Max - 800 MP and 55 Candy XL

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