Conquer the legendary Pokemon Giratina (Altered Forme) in this Pokemon GO raid battle strategy guide. Get tips on how to defeat it, recommended Pokemon and moves, CP to get 100% IV, & more!
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Recommended Pokemon Vs. Giratina (Altered Forme)
This recommended Pokemon list is based on the combo DPS and durability of the Pokemon, including strength & ease-of-use of their recommended moves.
| Rank | Pokemon | Recommended Moves | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayquaza | Dragon Tail Outrage | 20.29 |
| 2 | Gengar | Shadow Claw (*) Shadow Ball | 19.25 |
| 3 | Dragonite | Dragon Tail Outrage | 18.96 |
| 4 | Salamence | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor | 20.72 |
| 5 | Latios | Dragon Breath Dragon Claw | 18.39 |
*Shadow Claw is a legacy move for Gengar. It is currently not available to acquire in-game.
Battle Strategy Against Giratina
Best Pokemon To Use Vs. Giratina (Rayquaza)
Check Out Rayquaza's Stats & Moves Here!Rayquaza is a strong Dragon Type Pokemon that can deal fast & heavy damage to Giratina. Be cautious, though, as Rayquaza can also be vulnerable to Giratina's Dragon Type moves.
Have Ghost & Dragon Types In Lineup
To exploit Giratina's weaknesses, have other Ghost & Dragon Pokemon in your party when you go to battle. Choose those with higher overall base stats to conquer this deadly feat.
CP To Get 100% IV Giratina
Giratina At 100% IV Has CP 1931
A Giratina (Altered Forme) will have a CP of 1931 at 100% IV. Check the CP number of the Giratina you encounter when you've defeated it in the raid battle!
Weather Boosted 100% IV Giratina Has CP 2414
| CP In Normal Weather | Weather | Weather Boosted CP |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Fog Windy | 2414 |
Fog & Windy weather will boost Giratina's CP! Check if the Giratina's CP is 2414 to make sure it is at 100% Individual Value (IV).
Individual Value (IV) Per CP Chart
You can also check Giratina's Individual Value (IV) beyond it being 100% value. You just need to check its CP once it appears after defeating it in the raid.
IV & CP Quick Reference Chart (98%)
Depending on the Individual Value, two Pokemon can still have the same CP.
| Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 2414 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| 1927 2410 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 98% |
| 1927 2409 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 98% |
| 1921 2402 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 98% |
| Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 2406 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 96% |
| 1923 2404 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 96% |
| 1912 2390 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 96% |
| 1917 2397 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 96% |
| 1923 2405 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 96% |
| 1918 2398 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 96% |
| 1921 2401 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 93% |
| 1920 2401 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 1919 2400 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 93% |
| 1919 2398 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 93% |
| 1915 2394 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 93% |
| 1914 2393 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 93% |
| 1913 2392 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 93% |
| 1908 2386 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 93% |
| 1908 2385 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 93% |
| 1902 2378 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 93% |
| 1918 2397 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 91% |
| 1917 2396 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 91% |
| 1916 2395 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 91% |
| 1915 2394 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 91% |
| 1915 2393 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 91% |
| 1911 2390 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 91% |
| 1911 2389 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 91% |
| 1910 2388 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 91% |
| 1909 2387 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 91% |
| 1905 2382 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 91% |
| 1904 2381 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 91% |
| 1904 2380 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 91% |
| 1899 2374 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 91% |
| 1898 2373 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 91% |
Giratina's (Altered Forme) Type & Weakness Chart
Giratina Is Weak Against Other Dragon / Ghost Types
Check Out Giratina's Moves & Stats Here!Giratine (Altered Forme) is a Ghost/Dragon Type legendary Pokemon that is also vulnerable to fellow Ghost/Dragon Type moves. This duality in Type makes it a complicated & challenging raid boss to defeat.
Weakness & Damage Chart Against Giratina
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| x 2.56 | None |
| x 1.6 | |
| x 0.625 | |
| x 0.39 | None |
| x 0.244 | None |
Pokemon GO Official Announcement
Don’t get spooked, Trainers. The Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, Giratina, has now arrived in Raid Battles for the first time! It’s time to get your fellow Trainers together and challenge it before it leaves on November 20! #BeLegendary pic.twitter.com/eQvYAt4hT2
— Pokémon GO is ready to #GOBattle❗ (@PokemonGoApp) October 23, 2018
Official Pokemon GO Site
Do you feel a change in the breeze? A chill down your spine? Pokémon GO Halloween is back for a spooky good time! Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, such as Drifloon and Stunky, join in on the fun, which begins on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! And, because you can’t have tricks without any treats, Trainers will be able to earn double Candy for every Pokémon caught until November 1 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
During this event, it seems Professor Willow will need your help on some limited-time Special Research. He stumbled across an odd stone one day and has been experiencing strange happenings around his lab ever since! Could a Pokémon be causing this ruckus? Complete Special Research tasks and find out before whatever it is goes away! You’ll also be able to enjoy Field Research featuring Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon throughout the event.
Plus, the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina, will make its first appearance in Raid Battles! This Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region has emerged from the Distortion World for an extended time, so challenge it before it leaves on November 20 at 1:00 p.m. PST!
Feeling extra creepy and kooky? New avatar items featuring Ghost-type Pokémon are now available in the Style Shop! From a Drifloon Cap to a Gengar Backpack, you can show your love for these Pokémon all year round.
Steel your nerves and get ready for some strange and scary fun times! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
—The Pokémon GO team
From: Pokemon GO Official Site
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