In Pokémon GO, a raid hour with Giratina in its Altered Form starts today, on October 20th. We will show you which counters you should use in battle.
What is a Raid Hour? In Pokémon GO, there is a one-hour raid event 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 once again.
Raid Hour with Giratina (Altered Form) – Start and Counters
When does the Raid Hour take place? Just as you know from previous events of this kind, the raid hour will also take place today from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. As always, you will see the dark eggs over the individual gyms beforehand, indicating where to find the legendary raids.
The best counters against Giratina (Altered Form): The legendary Pokémon Giratina is from Generation 4 and belongs to the Ghost and Dragon types. It thus has a weakness against attacks from the Dark, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy types.
To defeat Giratina as quickly as possible, you should use these types. We have put together a selection of various counters that can help you defeat Giratina.
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
| (Shadow) Salamence | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
| Palkia | Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor |
| Garchomp | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
| Darkrai | Shadow Ball + Shadow Ball |
| Dragonite | Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw |
| (Shadow) Dragonair | Dragon Tail + Outrage |
| Dialga | Fire Fang + Draco Meteor |
| Zekrom | Fire Fang + Outrage |
| (Shadow) Snivy | Shadow Ball + Avalanche |
Mega Evolutions: Mega Evolutions are also very effective against Giratina (Altered Form). If you want to use one, then use the following counters:
- Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Mega Houndoom with Shadow Ball + Snarl
- Mega Gyarados with Bite + Crunch
Here, on MeinMMO, we have summarized more good counters against Giratina (Altered Form):
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 Giratina? Yes, you can already find Giratina (Altered Form) in its shiny form in the game for some time. You can clearly recognize it by its yellow body, white bones, and blue decorations on its neck and wings.
Who is it worth it for?
Giratina can appear in both Altered Form and Origin Form. It is currently available in Pokémon GO in its Altered Form.
With strong stats in defense and stamina, it is a good fighter in the Ultra and Master League. However, if you are playing raids, then Giratina in Altered Form is less important for you.
It is especially worth it for collectors and PvP players to have strong specimens of Giratina.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? There are still several events coming up in the game for October. Next Wednesday, a raid hour with Darkrai awaits you. In a few days, the second part of the big Halloween event will also start.
See here the overview of all events in October in Pokémon GO and which ones are worth your time. This way, you’ll know which dates you should keep free in the coming days.
