Giratina’s two formes in Pokémon GO
Giratina is a Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon. Pokémon GO has featured both Altered Forme and Origin Forme Giratina in five-star raids. Check the forme shown on the raid before building your party: the two appearances are not interchangeable labels.
The Pokémon GO announcement cited here describes a past 2019 rotation; it is evidence that both formes have appeared, not evidence that either is in raids today. Check the current in-game raid schedule for availability.
Giratina weaknesses
Pokémon’s Pokémon GO battle guide lists Giratina as weak to Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark and Fairy attacks. Both formes share Ghost and Dragon typing in the official Pokédex.
When assembling a raid party, consider available Pokémon with attacks of those types. A Pokémon’s species alone is not enough: check the actual Fast and Charged Attacks on the Pokémon you intend to use. The official type list does not establish a current ranked counter table.
Origin Forme move example
An official Pokémon GO Deoxys raid guide lists Origin Forme Giratina with Shadow Claw as a Ghost-type Fast Attack and Shadow Ball, Ominous Wind or Shadow Force as Charged Attack examples. Its note says an Elite Charged TM is typically required for Shadow Force.
That source suggests Origin Forme Giratina against a different raid boss; it does not prove these are the best moves in every current raid or PvP matchup. Move access and balance can change, so verify the in-game move list before spending a TM.
Prepare for a Giratina raid
First confirm which forme and raid are displayed. Choose a team whose actual attacks exploit the listed weaknesses, and coordinate with other players when needed. The appropriate team size depends on player levels, moves, bonuses and the raid itself.
Dragon- or Ghost-type attackers can hit Giratina’s weakness, but may also be vulnerable to matching attacks. Review the boss’s moves as well as your own team before choosing a lineup. We have not tested a current raid.
What remains unverified
This page does not claim a live Giratina raid rotation, exact encounter CP, shiny odds, a current best-moveset ranking or a guaranteed minimum group size. Those details require current, specific evidence.
No Pokémon GO account, raid, capture or TM use was tested. The cover is an original Nisu text graphic, not official Pokémon artwork.
Quick help
What is Giratina weak to in Pokémon GO?
Pokémon’s GO battle guide lists Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark and Fairy attacks.
Are Origin Forme and Altered Forme different?
Yes. Pokémon GO has featured each as a distinct Giratina forme in raids; verify which forme appears in the current raid.
Is Giratina in raids now?
This guide does not verify the current raid rotation. Check the in-game raid display and current Pokémon GO announcements.
Source and scope
Pokémon GO and Pokémon sources checked November 4, 2026. No raid or gameplay test.