How to get Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon GO debuts on June 7, 2025, during the Instrumental Wonders event — an extension of GO Fest Jersey City for global players. Gigantamax Cinderace emerges as the best Fire-type Dynamax Attacker in the game, so getting your hands on one will be key to success in future fights.

Cinderace will be available in Power Spots from 6 am local time to 9 pm local time on June 7 and 8, 2025. Check out our Pokemon GO Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle guide for the best counters and strategy.

This article covers everything you need to know about getting your hands on Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon GO.

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How to get Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon GO

• 6-star Max Battles
• Trade

Gigantamax Cinderace in the anime (Image via TPC)

6-star Max Battles

Cinderace's Gigantamax form can be caught from 6-star Max Battles between 6 am and 9 pm local time on June 7 and 8, 2025. Trainers can work together in groups of up to 40 to take down this Power Spot boss. The entry cost will be 800 MP if you are attending in person and 800 MP + one Remote Raid Pass if you are joining from afar.

Gigantamax Cinderace is weak to Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attacks. Here are the best options to use:

• Gigantamax Kingler with Metal Claw
• Dynamax Inteleon with Water Gun
• Dynamax Excadrill with Mud Shot
• Rapid Strike Urshifu with Waterfall
• Dynamax Kingler with Bubble
• Gigantamax Blastoise with Water Gun

Once you win the fight, you can catch G-Max Cinderace at the following CP range:

• No weather boost: 1,646 CP to 1,724 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

Trade

If you cannot catch Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon GO on your own, you can ask an in-game friend to trade you the critter. However, it will count as a Special Trade, whether you have Cinderace registered on your Pokedex or not.

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Can Gigantamax Cinderace be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace comparison (Image via TPC)

No, it is not possible to get Shiny Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon GO as of June 2025. It will likely not be available until Raboot gets its Community Day in 2026.

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Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon GO: Stats and moves

• Attack: 238
• Defense: 163
• Stamina: 190
• Fast Attacks: Tackle and Fire Spin
• Max Moves: G-Max Fireball (Fire-type)
• Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Flamethrower, and Focus Blast
• Max move upgrade costs: Level 1 - 400 MP and 50 Candy; Level 2 - 600 MP and 100 Candy; Level Max - 800 MP and 40 Candy XL

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts