How to beat Pokemon Go Giratina Origin Raid: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

The mighty Giratina Origin is coming to 5-Star Raids in Pokemon Go for a brief stint and players want to make the most of this opportunity to catch this powerful species. So here’s all you need to know bout the weaknesses, counters, and shiny availability of Giratina Origin Raids in Pokemon Go.

With Go Tour 2024: Sinnoh on the horizon in Pokemon Go, several Gen 4 Pokemon are headlining Raids and events, alongside the Road to Sinnoh extravaganza.

And when it comes to 5-Star Raids with Legendaries, everyone is keen to grab Giratina Origin, one of the most sought-after species in the game.

So here’s everything to know about Giratina Origin Raids in Pokemon Go, including its weaknesses, best counters, and if its shiny is up for grabs.

• How to get Giratina Origin in Pokemon Go
• Giratina Origin weaknesses
• Best Giratina Origin Raid counters
• Giratina Origin Pokemon Go moveset
  • Fast Moves
  • Charged Moves
• Is shiny Giratina Origin available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Giratina Origin in Pokemon Go

You can get Giratina Origin in Pokemon Go by defeating it in 5-Star Raid Battles running from February 23, 2024, until February 26, 2026.

After you beat the Raid, Giratina Origin will appear as an encounter for you to catch.

Pokemon Go Giratina Origin weaknesses

Giratina Origin is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-type attacks in Pokemon Go.

You should focus on using teams of Pokemon that are at least level 35 and preferably above level 45. Ensure that you dodge Giratina Origin’s attacks when you’re using Dragon and Ghost-type counters, as they take super-effective damage from the Raid Boss’ strongest moves.

Additionally, we recommend around four to six high-level trainers to get the job done easily.

Best counters for Giratina Origin Raid in Pokemon Go

The overall best counter for beating Giratina Origin Raids in Pokemon Go is Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage.

Here’s a list of the top Giratina Origin Raid counters in Pokemon Go:

• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage: With an explosive Attack stat of 377, Mega Rayquaza is arguably the strongest Pokemon in the mobile game.
• Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing: This powerful Mega has balanced stats across the board, making it great at tanking hits and dishing out high damage.
• Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage: Second only to Mega Rayquaza is raw Dragon-type power, Mega Garchomp is bulkier, helping it last longer in the battle.
• Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball: The strongest Ghost-type in Pokemon Go, Mega Genbhar hits extremely hard but requires dodging.
• Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam: Particularly recommended if Giratina Origin uses Dragon-type moves in the Raid, this Fairy-type can take out plenty of the Raid Boss’ HP.

Other good counters include Mega Salamence, Hydreigon, Haxorus, Mamoswine, and Xerneas.

All Giratina Origin moves in Pokemon Go

Here are all the moves that Giratina Origin can learn in Pokemon Go:

Giratina Origin Pokemon Go Fast Moves

• Shadow Claw (Ghost)
• Dragon Tail (Dragon)

Giratina Origin Pokemon Go Charged Moves

• Shadow Ball (Ghost)
• Ominous Wind (Ghost)
• Dragon Pulse (Dragon)
• Shadow Force (Ghost)

You should note that Shadow Force is a Legacy Move and will not be available in its moveset unless it’s caught during the Giratina Origin Raid Hour on February 23, 2024, between 6 PM and 7 PM local time.

Can Giratina Origin be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, you can get shiny Giratina Origin in Pokemon Go.

Lucky players can catch the shiny version after defeating the Raid battle. That’s not all, as a shiny Legendary from a Raid has a 100% catch rate, making shiny Giratina Origin a guaranteed catch.

The odds of encountering a shiny Legendary after its 5-Star Raid Battle is 1 in 60 or 1.67% chance.

That was all you needed to know about Giratina Origin Raids in Pokemon Go. If you’re looking for more content and guides like this, be sure to check out the following:

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