Pokémon GO: Giratina Counters (Altered Form) – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

The best Giratina counters for the Altered Form in 5-star raids at Pokémon GO. In this guide, we show you which attackers can easily defeat the legendary boss.

When does Giratina (Altered Form) come? You can find Giratina in the Altered Form starting December 26, 2024, in 5-star raids in Pokémon GO. It will be available until January 4, 2025, and can be challenged by you.

Giratina is of the Ghost and Dragon types and can appear in both the Origin Form and the Altered Form.

Giratina (Altered Form) counters in 5-star raids – Use these attackers

1. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
2. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
3. Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
4. Mega Hydreigon with Dragon Tail and anger
5. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
6. Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
7. Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
8. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
9. Palkia (Origin Form) with Dragon Tail and Spatial Rend
10. Shadow Hydreigon with Dragon Tail and anger
11. Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
12. Mega Latios with Fire Fang and Dragon Claw
13. Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
14. Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
15. Dialga (Origin Form) with Fire Fang and Roar of Time
16. Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
17. Primal Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
18. Mega Banette with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
19. Shadow Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
20. Shadow Latios with Fire Fang and Dragon Claw

Weaknesses of Giratina (Altered Form): The Pokémon is of the Ghost and Dragon types, making it vulnerable to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy types. So focus on attacks of these types in the raid.

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Is there a Shiny Giratina? Yes, you can catch Shiny Giratina in the Altered Form after a raid.

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they have already reached a high level in Pokémon GO, you can battle Giratina in the Altered Form with just three people. With lower levels but strong counters, you should aim for more trainers.

Did you know that you can already set up your teams before joining the raid lobby? This way, you can save time in every single raid and always be ready with your pre-assembled team: This is how you can keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.