Girafarig Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Girafarig in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Girafarig
Girafarig is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Absol (Mega) with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 44.600 DPS.
Girafarig can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Girafarig is weak to Bug, Dark -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Psychic-type moves as Girafarig resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Girafarig is Mega Absol (44.600 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (44.286 DPS), and Shadow Absol (42.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Girafarig: After defeating Girafarig, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1133 and 1198 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1409-1491 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Girafarig from raids will have exactly 1198 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Girafarig?
The best counter for Girafarig is Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 44.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (44.286 DPS) and Shadow Absol (42.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Girafarig?
Girafarig can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Girafarig weak to?
Girafarig is weak to Bug, Dark-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Girafarig be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Girafarig's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Girafarig from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Girafarig from raids will have 1198 CP at level 20, or 1491 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1133. If you see 1198 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Girafarig worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Girafarig is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Girafarig?
For the best moveset for Girafarig itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Girafarig stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Girafarig without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Girafarig can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (40.625 DPS) and Darkrai (36.714 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Girafarig in raids?
Weather boost information for Girafarig is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.