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

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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.

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When does Giratina (Altered Form) come? You can find Giratina in the Altered Form starting November 4, 2026, in 5-star raids in Pokémon GO. It will be available until November 8, 2026, 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.

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

  1. Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon
  2. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  3. Mega Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  4. Kyurem (Black) with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
  5. Mega Chandelure with Hex and Ominous Winds
  6. Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Dark Pulse+
  7. Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  8. Necrozma (Dawn) with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
  9. Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
  10. Mega Mewtwo X with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
  11. Shadow Haxorus with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  12. Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  13. Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  14. Shadow Darkrai with Snarl and Foul Play
  15. Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
  16. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  17. Mega Salamance with Dragon Tail an Draco Meteor
  18. Shadow Dialga with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor
  19. Shadow Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  20. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing

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.

Giratina in the Altered Form (left) for Shiny comparison – The right side shows the Origin Form of Giratina

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.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.