Giratina Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,820, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Giratina in Pokemon GO?

Giratina's best moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Force, worth 22.3 DPS as a Ghost-type raid attacker. Shadow Force is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

Q: What is Giratina's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Giratina reaches 3,820 CP at level 50 and 3,379 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Giratina?

A 15/15/15 Giratina shows 1,931 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,414 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,448 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Shadow Claw Shadow Force 22.3 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Force is an Elite TM move. Shadow Force costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Giratina takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Dragon1.6× Fairy1.6× Ghost1.6× Ice1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Normal0.39× Bug0.625× Electric0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Poison0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 187

Defense 225

Stamina 284

Stat total: 696
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,931 CP

Giratina moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Dragon Breath STAB	Dragon	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Shadow Claw Best STAB	Ghost	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Ancient Power	Rock	70	33	3.5s	20	2.12
Dragon Claw STAB	Dragon	45	33	1.5s	30	1.36
Shadow Sneak STAB	Ghost	50	33	3.0s	16.7	1.52
Shadow Force Best STAB Elite	Ghost	140	100	2.0s	70	1.40

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Dragon Breath	Dragon	3	4	—	—	—
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	8	1	6.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Ancient Power	Rock	60	45	1.33	Buff / debuff
Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	50	1.60	—
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	75	50	1.50	—
Shadow Force	Ghost	120	90	1.33	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Giratina runs Shadow Claw with Shadow Force — 22.3 DPS and 667 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Shadow Force is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Giratina places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Ghost	#29	C	22.3	667	Shadow Claw Shadow Force

Evolution

Giratina does not evolve.

Costumes & special forms 2

Giratina (Altered) Altered

Giratina (Origin) Origin

How to get Giratina

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Giratina arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	86	2,921
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	86	3,162
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,894	1,979
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,356	2,462
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,894	1,979
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,432	1,496
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,894	1,979

Giratina in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Giratina (Altered Forme) Raid Hour	4 Nov 2026	Raid boss	—
Giratina (Origin Forme) Raid Hour	28 Oct 2026	Raid boss	—
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Giratina good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

#29 among Ghost-type raid attackers (Tier C, 22.3 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Ghost attacker.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	47
Lv 2	149
Lv 3	251
Lv 4	353
Lv 5	455
Lv 6	557
Lv 7	659
Lv 8	761
Lv 9	863
Lv 10	965
Lv 11	1,062
Lv 12	1,158
Lv 13	1,255

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,352
Lv 15	1,448
Lv 16	1,545
Lv 17	1,641
Lv 18	1,738
Lv 19	1,834
Lv 20	1,931
Lv 21	2,027
Lv 22	2,124
Lv 23	2,220
Lv 24	2,317
Lv 25	2,414
Lv 26	2,510

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,607
Lv 28	2,703
Lv 29	2,800
Lv 30	2,897
Lv 31	2,945
Lv 32	2,993
Lv 33	3,041
Lv 34	3,090
Lv 35	3,138
Lv 36	3,186
Lv 37	3,234
Lv 38	3,283
Lv 39	3,331

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,379
Lv 41	3,422
Lv 42	3,465
Lv 43	3,509
Lv 44	3,552
Lv 45	3,596
Lv 46	3,641
Lv 47	3,685
Lv 48	3,730
Lv 49	3,775
Lv 50	3,820

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0487
Height: 4.50 m
Weight: 750.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0487_POKEMON_GIRATINA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Giratina in Pokemon GO?

Giratina's best moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Force, worth 22.3 DPS as a Ghost-type raid attacker. Shadow Force is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Giratina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Giratina takes super effective damage from Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice. It resists Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, Water. Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Giratina's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Giratina reaches 3,820 CP at level 50 and 3,379 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Giratina?

A 15/15/15 Giratina shows 1,931 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,414 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,448 CP.

How do you get Giratina in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Giratina (Altered Forme) Raid Hour (November 2026).

Can Giratina be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Giratina is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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