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Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raid guide is the need of the hour as the creature returns as a 5-star raid boss. It was released in April 2019 and has since been available in the game several times. It will be available from 10 am local time on October 14 until 10 am local time on October 28, 2024.

This is a fantastic opportunity to capture Giratina's Origin Forme, which has utility across different battle tiers in the game. Follow our Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raid guide to find out about the creature's weaknesses and best counters.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raid weaknesses

Giratina Origin Forme in the anime (Image via TPC)
Giratina Origin Forme in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Giratina Origin Forme?

Being a Ghost- and Dragon-type Pocket Monster, Giratina takes super-effective damage from Fairy-, Dark-, Dragon-, Ghost-, and Ice-type attacks. All three deal 160% additional damage.

Avoid using Bug-, Electric-, Fire-, Grass-, Poison-, Water-, Fighting-, and Normal-type attacks as they will do resisted damage.

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Giratina Origin's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Giratina Origin has the following stats:

  • Combat Power: 41,776
  • Attack: 225
  • Defense: 187
  • Stamina: 15,000 HP
  • Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail and Shadow Claw
  • Charged Attacks: Dragon Pulse, Ominous Wind, and Shadow Ball

Trainers get 300 seconds to complete Origin Forme Giratina raids in Pokemon GO once the challenge starts. Up to 20 trainers can take part in these battles with the option for both in-person and remote participation.

Best counters in Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raids

The best Pokemon to counter Giratina Origin raids in 5-star Pokemon GO raids are Fairy-, Dark-, Dragon-, Ghost-, and Ice-type critters that know STAB moves.

Best Fairy-type counters to Giratina Origin:

  • Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  • Incarnate Forme Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
  • Tapu Lele with Confusion and Nature's Madness
  • Zacian with Snarl and Play Rough
  • Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

  • Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

Best Dark-type counters to Giratina Origin:

  • Mega or Shadow or regular Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  • Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
  • Shadow Weavile with Snarl and Foul Play
  • Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing

Here's the search string to find the best Dark-type counters in your collection:

  • Dark&@Dark&cp2000-

Best Dragon-type counters to Giratina Origin:

  • Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  • Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  • Origin Forme Palkia with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend

Here's the search string to find the best Dragon-type counters in your collection:

  • Dragon&@Dragon&cp2000-

Best Ghost-type counters to Giratina Origin:

  • Mega Gengar With Lick and Shadow Ball
  • Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
  • Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
  • Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball

Here's the search string to find the best Ghost-type counters in your collection:

  • Ghost&@Ghost&cp2000-

Best Ice-type counters to Giratina Origin:

  • Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  • Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  • Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
  • Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche

Here's the search string to find the best Ice-type counters in your collection:

  • Ice&@Ice&cp2000-

Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Giratina Origin (Image via TPC)
Shiny Giratina Origin (Image via TPC)

The Origin Forme Giratina you encounter after defeating the raid boss will have the following CP ranges, based on its IV distribution and the weather:

  • No weather boost: 2,018 - 2,105 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
  • Weather boosted (Foggy or Windy): 2,523 - 2,631 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

Also read: Pokemon GO Max Moves: Everything you need to know

What are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raids?

The following are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Giratina Origin raids:

  • No weather boost: 2,105 CP
  • Weather boosted (Cloudy): 2,631 CP

Can Giratina Origin be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Giratina Origin has been available since October 2020. When you encounter it after defeating Pokemon GO Giratina Origin Raids between October 14 to 28, 2024, it will have a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny.

Also read: Pokemon GO Max Battles: Everything you need to know

Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

  • Ditto disguises
  • Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
  • Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
  • Sierra counters
  • Cliff counters
  • Arlo counters
  • Giovanni counters
  • Team GO Rocket Grunts

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