Giratina (Origin) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Giratina (Origin) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Giratina (Origin)
Giratina (Origin) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 39.103 DPS.
Giratina (Origin) 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 (Origin) is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Giratina (Origin) 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 (Origin) is Eternatus (39.103 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (38.000 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (35.758 DPS).
Catching Giratina (Origin): After defeating Giratina (Origin), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2068 and 2157 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2573-2684 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Giratina (Origin) from raids will have exactly 2157 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 (Origin)?
The best counter for Giratina (Origin) is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 39.103 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (38.000 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (35.758 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Giratina (Origin)?
Giratina (Origin) 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 (Origin) weak to?
Giratina (Origin) 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 (Origin) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Giratina (Origin)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Giratina (Origin) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Giratina (Origin) from raids will have 2157 CP at level 20, or 2684 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2068. If you see 2157 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Giratina (Origin) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Giratina (Origin) 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 (Origin)?
For the best moveset for Giratina (Origin) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Giratina (Origin) 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 (Origin) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Giratina (Origin) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (39.103 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (31.625 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 (Origin) in raids?
Weather boost information for Giratina (Origin) is not currently available. Ghost-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.