Ultimate Guide to Pokemon Go Giratina Altered Forme Raids: Weaknesses and Top Counters

The legendary Pokémon, Giratina, makes its much-anticipated return to 5-Star Raids in Pokémon Go with its Altered Forme. This is an excellent opportunity for trainers to exploit its weaknesses strategically.

As we approach the end of 2024, the landscape of 5-Star Raid bosses is evolving once again. Taking the spotlight after Genesect with a Chill Drive, Giratina, the dual Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, is back in its Altered Forme. While its Origin Forme excels in PvE settings, the Altered Forme shines as a premier combatant in PvP, especially within the Ultra and Master Leagues. This is an essential catch for trainers aiming to excel in the Go Battle League.

Weaknesses of Giratina Altered Forme

Giratina’s Altered Forme has a distinct dual typing of Ghost and Dragon, making it particularly susceptible to several types of moves. Trainers should focus on utilizing Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-type moves to exploit these vulnerabilities. However, caution is warranted when deploying Dragon-type Pokémon, as they share a weakness against their own type.

On the defensive side, Giratina boasts impressive resistance against Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, and Water-type attacks, as well as a double resistance to Fighting and Normal types. Hence, utilizing Pokémon with these typings could lead to unfavorable outcomes in battle.

Top Counters to Giratina Altered Forme

Below is a curated list of effective counters specifically chosen to take on Giratina Altered Forme in Niantic’s Pokémon Go:

Pokémon	Best Moveset
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe
Mega Garchomp	Dragon Tail & Outrage
Shadow Tyranitar	Bite & Brutal Swing
Shadow Salamence	Dragon Tail & Draco Meteor
Dialga (Origin Forme)	Dragon Breath & Roar of Time
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Psycho Cut & Moongeist Beam
Gengar	Lick & Shadow Ball
Gardevoir	Charm & Dazzling Gleam
Weavile	Snarl & Avalanche
Mamoswine	Powder Snow & Avalanche

This selection features a variety of Mega Evolutions, Legendary Pokémon, and accessible options, ensuring that every trainer has a viable strategy against Giratina Altered Forme.

If you lack these specific counters or their alternate forms, consider utilizing your strongest Pokémon to capitalize on Giratina’s weaknesses. Just ensure your team is well-leveled and optimized with appropriate movesets.

Acquiring Giratina Altered Forme

As is the case with most Legendary Pokémon, the only method to obtain Giratina’s Altered Forme is to successfully challenge and overcome it in 5-Star Raid battles. Fortunately, trainers can look forward to this formidable Legendary returning as a 5-Star Raid boss from December 26, 2024, through January 4, 2025.

Giratina Altered Forme in Pokémon Go Raids — Niantic

Keep in mind that defeating Giratina Altered Forme can prove challenging since Raid Bosses are among the toughest adversaries you will encounter in the game. Teamwork with fellow trainers will be crucial for success.

Upon victory, trainers will receive Premier Balls to attempt a catch, the quantity of which depends on individual performance during the raid. Using Golden Razz Berries and aiming for Excellent Curveball Throws will notably boost your chances of successfully capturing this Legendary Pokémon.

Giratina Altered Forme CP Overview

Much like any Raid Boss, Giratina’s CP during the raid will differ from the CP it boasts post-capture, which can also be influenced by weather conditions.

Raid Boss CP	38,326
CP Range upon Capture	1848 – 1931
Fog/Windy Weather CP Range	2310 – 2414
Field and Special Research CP Range	1386 – 1448
Max CP (Level 50)	3820

Giratina Altered Forme: Stats and Moves

As a Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon, Giratina Altered Forme showcases the following statistics:

Attack	Defense	Stamina	CP
187	225	284	3820

Fast Moves

Dragon Breath (Dragon/STAB)
Shadow Claw (Ghost/STAB)

Charged Moves

Ancient Power (Rock)
Shadow Sneak (Ghost/STAB)
Dragon Claw (Dragon/STAB)
Shadow Force (Ghost/STAB)

While none of Giratina’s moves are particularly alarming, beware of the Dragon-type moves if you are using counters of the same type, as they can deal significant damage. Additionally, if you’re opting for Ice-type counters, be cautious of the Rock-type move, Ancient Power, which poses a threat to them.

Is Shiny Giratina Altered Forme Available?

Indeed, Giratina Altered Forme can appear in its Shiny variant within Pokémon Go. Shiny Giratina first became available in 5-Star Raids in September 2019 and will remain available during this resurgence.

Trainers can easily identify Shiny Giratina Altered Forme due to its unique color palette featuring a beige body, turquoise accents, and metallic details that contrast with its usual gray appearance. The odds of encountering a Shiny variant remain low, and no special methods exist to enhance these chances. The best approach is to participate in numerous Giratina Altered Forme Raids.

Source & Images