Giratina (Altered) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Giratina (Altered) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Giratina (Altered)
Editor's Verdict — Is Giratina (Altered) Worth Raiding?
Both formes are worth owning. Origin Forme Giratina is one of the best Ghost attackers and a spam monster in Ultra League; Altered Forme is a bulky PvP anchor. If you play GO Battle League at all, build these.
Giratina is Ghost/Dragon, weak to Ghost, Dragon, Ice, Dark, and Fairy — plenty of options, with other Ghosts and Dragons leading the charge. It's a comfortable trio and duo-able when it's the Altered Forme. The real value here is PvP: Origin Forme is a top-tier Ultra League pick thanks to Shadow Claw spam and Shadow Ball/Dragon pulse pressure, and Altered Forme is a defensive wall. As a Ghost raid attacker, Origin Giratina is also excellent. This is one of the highest-value legendaries for competitive players.
Giratina (Altered) is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ghost/dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 32.897 DPS. Giratina (Altered)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Giratina (Altered) 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: Giratina (Altered) is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Giratina (Altered) 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 Giratina (Altered) is Eternatus (32.897 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (31.333 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (29.879 DPS).
Catching Giratina (Altered): After defeating Giratina (Altered), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1894 and 1979 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2356-2462 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Giratina (Altered) from raids will have exactly 1979 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Giratina (Altered)?
The best counter for Giratina (Altered) is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 32.897 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (31.333 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (29.879 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Giratina (Altered)?
Giratina (Altered) 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 Giratina (Altered) weak to?
Giratina (Altered) is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Giratina (Altered) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Giratina (Altered)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Giratina (Altered) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Giratina (Altered) from raids will have 1979 CP at level 20, or 2462 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1894. If you see 1979 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Giratina (Altered) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Giratina (Altered) 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 Giratina (Altered)?
For the best moveset for Giratina (Altered) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Giratina (Altered) 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 Giratina (Altered) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Giratina (Altered) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (32.897 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (26.250 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 Giratina (Altered) in raids?
Giratina (Altered) is weather boosted during fog,windy weather. When boosted, Giratina (Altered) is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2356-2462 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.