In Pokémon GO there is again the weekly raid hour today, on October 13, 2021. During this time, you will encounter Giratina in its Altered Form in level 5 raids. We have looked into which counters are best against this legendary Pokémon and will tell you who should take advantage of the event today.
What is a raid hour? In Pokémon GO, a one-hour short event takes place every Wednesday, where level 5 raids can be found in almost all gyms. This week, you will encounter the legendary Pokémon Giratina in its Altered Form.
Raid Hour with Giratina (Altered Form) – Start and Counters
When does the raid hour take place? As every Wednesday, the raid hour will also take place today between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM local time. You will, as always, see the dark eggs over the individual gyms beforehand, thus identifying where you can find Giratina.
The best counters against Giratina (Altered Form): The legendary Pokémon Giratina comes from Generation 4 and is of the Ghost and Dragon types. It therefore has a weakness against the attacks of Dark, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy types.
To defeat Giratina as quickly as possible, you should rely on these types. With the help of the overview from Pokebattler, we have summarized the best counters for you (via pokebattler.com):
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Shadow) Salamence | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
| (Shadow) Dragonite | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
| (Shadow) Mamoswine | Powder Snow + Avalanche |
| (Shadow) Snorlax | Body Slam + Avalanche |
| (Shadow) Mewtwo | Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
| (Shadow) Gardevoir | Charm + Dazzling Gleam |
| (Shadow) Gyarados | Bite + Crunch |
| Palkia | Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor |
| Garchomp | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
Mega Evolutions: Against Giratina (Altered Form), mega evolutions are also very effective. If you want to use one, then rely on the following counters:
- Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Mega Houndoom with Body Slam + Foul Play
- Mega Gyarados with Bite + Crunch
Here we have summarized more good counters against Giratina (Altered Form) for you.
How many trainers do you need? To defeat Giratina (Altered Form), just 3 trainers with a team of the most effective attackers are enough. However, we recommend having a few more trainers.
Is there a shiny version of Giratina? Yes, Giratina (Altered Form) has been available in its shiny form in the game for quite some time. You can clearly recognize it by its yellow body, white bones, and blue adornments on the neck and wings.
Who should take advantage of the raid hour?
Giratina has two different forms: the Altered Form and the Origin Form. In today’s raid hour, you can only encounter the Altered Form.
The legendary Pokémon can particularly shine in defense and endurance, which is why it is considered by PvPoke to be excellent for the GO Battle League (via pvpoke.com). In this league, Giratina (Altered Form) is a strong contender, especially in the Hyper and Master leagues. In raids, it plays a secondary role due to its average attack stats.
So, if you’re still missing a Giratina for your Pokédex or if you want a strong specimen for the PvP league, you should definitely take the opportunity today. But shiny hunters can also try their luck today as Giratina is also available in its shiny variant in the game.
What’s next? In the coming days, you will have several opportunities to defeat Giratina in its Altered Form. It will still be found in level 5 raids until October 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM. After that, it will be replaced by Darkrai.
Additionally, on Friday, October 15, 2021, the Halloween event in Pokémon GO will start, where you can look forward to new Pokémon and numerous bonuses.
What do you think of the raid hour today? Will you participate, or is that not really your thing? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
