Pokemon Go Origin Forme Giratina Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NIANTIC/DEXERTOThe Legendary Giratina is back in Pokemon Go 5-Star Raid battles for a limited time. If you are still missing its Origin Forme, learn its weaknesses and best counters for a chance to catch it.
The Sinnoh Legendary known as Giratina is one of the mightiest Pokemon in the franchise thanks to its dual Ghost/Dragon type combo and incredible moveset.
More so, it has two different forms: Altered and Origin, each with its own particular stats and moves. While Altered Form is more defense-oriented, Origin Forme is ideal for an offensive strategy.
So, if you’re still looking to add Origin Forme Giratina to your Pokemon Go roster, you’re in luck because it has returned as a 5-Star Raid boss and is featured in two Raid Hours.
Origin Forme Giratina weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Origin Forme Giratina is a dual Ghost/Dragon-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy-type attacks.
On the other hand, it is resistant to Fighting, Normal, Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, and Water-type moves, so avoid using those as they won’t deal much damage.
Origin Forme Giratina counters
These are some of the best counters you can use to defeat this creature in Niantic’s game:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wings Necrozma |  | Shadow Claw & Moongeist Beam |
| Mega Rayquaza |  | Dragon Tail & Outrage |
| Mega Gengar |  | Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball |
| Shadow Salamence |  | Dragon Tail & Outrage |
| Shadow Tyranitar |  | Bite & Brutal Swing |
| Origin Forme Dialga |  | Metal Claw & Roar of Time |
| Garchomp |  | Dragon Tail & Outrage |
| Dragonite |  | Dragon Tail & Dragon Claw |
| Weavile |  | Snarl & Avalanche |
| Chandelure |  | Hex & Shadow Ball |
The table above includes plenty of options to easily counter Origin Forme Giratina, from Mega Evolutions to Legendaries and even regular Pokemon. Just keep in mind that the team you take to battle has to be leveled up and know the proper moveset.
If you don’t have any of the Pokemon listed, go with the strongest team you have that targets Giratina’s weaknesses.
How to get Origin Forme Giratina in Pokemon Go
The only way to get Origin Forme Giratina is to challenge and defeat it in 5-Star Raid battles, then catch it with the Premier Balls you’re given.
Luckily for players, the recent Raid rotations brought this mighty Legendary back as a 5-Star Raid boss from October 14, 2024, until October 28, 2024, when Darkrai will replace it.
Additionally, Origin Forme Giratina is being featured in two Raid Hours, on October 16 and October 23.
Origin Forme Giratina CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Origin Forme Giratina has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 41,776 |
| CP range once captured | 2018 – 2105 |
| Fog/Windy weather CP range | 2523 – 2631 |
| Field and Special Research CP range | 1513 – 1578 |
| Origin Forme Giratina max CP (Level 50) | 4164 |
Can Origin Forme Giratine be Shiny?
Yes, Origin Forme Giratina can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, and you might be able to spot a Shiny Origin Forme Giratina during its time as a Raid Boss.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOThis variation changes Giratina’s usual gray body to mustard, the red rings to turquoise, and the gold details to steel, so you shouldn’t have any trouble recognizing it in an encounter.
Remember that there’s no real method to increasing your odds of finding a Shiny version of any Pokemon in the game, so you’ll need to take part in as many Raid Battles as you can until you come across a Shiny Origin Forme Giratina.
That’s all you need to know about Origin Forme Giratina’s weaknesses and best counters. Don’t forget to check the Best Pokemon for competitive play, as well as the Best Elite Fast TMs and the Best Elite Charged TMs. If you want your Pokemon to become your Buddy, learn How to get Best Buddy status.