Currently, you can encounter the legendary monster Giratina in its Altered Form in the Level 5 raids of Pokémon GO again. We at MeinMMO have looked into which counters you should use against this Pokémon and we will show them to you.
When is Giratina (Altered Form) in the raids? Since today, October 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time, you can encounter Giratina in its Altered Form in the Level 5 raids. As a raid boss, it will defend the arenas until October 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time.
The best counters against Giratina (Altered Form)
Giratina (Altered Form) is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 4, which belongs to the Ghost and Dragon types. For this reason, it has a particular weakness against attacks from the Dark, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy types. Therefore, you should rely on these monsters when choosing your team.
With the help of Pokebattler’s overview, we have looked into which counters are best suited against Giratina and have summarized them for you below (via pokebattler.com):
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Shadow) Salamence | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Shadow) Dragonite | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Shadow) Mamoswine | Powder Snow and Avalanche |
| (Shadow) Weavile | Foul Play and Avalanche |
| (Shadow) Mewtwo | Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Shadow) Gardevoir | Charm and Dazzling Gleam |
| (Shadow) Houndoom | Bite and Crunch |
| Palkia | Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor |
| Garchomp | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
Mega Evolutions as counters
Alternatively, you can of course also use your Mega Evolutions as counters. These are the best suited:
- Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Mega Houndoom with Foul Play and Snarl
- Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
Which Pokémon can you still use?
When selecting your team, you should definitely consider Giratina’s weaknesses in the Altered Form. If you want to use other monsters, make sure they have the appropriate counters. In this case, you should use the following Pokémon:
- Darkrai with Foul Play and Shadow Ball
- Dragapult with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
- Dialga with Fire Spin and Draco Meteor
- Zekrom with Fire Spin and Outrage
- Galarian Weezing with Ice Fang and Avalanche
- Skelabra with Body Slam and Shadow Ball
- Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Zacian with Foul Play and Play Rough
Giratina (Altered Form) – All information and whether it’s worth it
How many players do you need? If you use the most effective counters, you can already defeat Giratina (Altered Form) with three players. However, we recommend a group of at least 4-5 trainers. This makes the battle a little more relaxed.
What is a Giratina with an IV of 100? After the raid, Giratina in its Altered Form can have a maximum of 1931 CP. This corresponds to an IV of 100% or a 4-star rating. If the Pokémon has a weather boost due to weather conditions, the maximum CP is 2414. You receive this boost in windy weather.
Is there a shiny Giratina (Altered Form)? Yes, with a bit of luck you can encounter a shiny specimen of Giratina. You can recognize it by its yellow body, white bones, and blue decorations on its neck and wings.
Is it worth it to catch Giratina (Altered Form)? Yes, Giratina in its Altered Form is a strong candidate, especially in the Ultra and Master Leagues. So if you still need a specimen, you should definitely go for it. But also shiny hunters can benefit from these raids and may encounter a shiny Giratina with a bit of luck.
How strong Giratina (Altered Form) is and what else you should know about the Pokémon, we have summarized here for you.
What do you think of the new raid boss in Pokémon GO? Will you actively participate in Level 5 raids? What are your best counters against Giratina (Altered Form)? Or are raids not really your thing? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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