Pokémon Go How to Catch a Shiny Giratina
How to catch a shiny Giratina in Pokemon Go + Best Counters against Giratina.

With the upcoming Pokémon Go Legendary Raid Schedule being swapped out come October. We’ve got the tips and tricks to help you get the new October Legendaries. Mesprit, Azelf and Uxie will be leaving the stage, allowing Giratina, Darkrai and Genesect to take over.
Here’s how to catch yourself a Shiny Giratina.

Shiny Giratina in Pokémon Go
![]() | Altered Form Giratina 5 Star Raids (Giratina can be Shiny) | October 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time |
To catch a Shiny Giratina, you should bear in mind there’s a 1 in 20 chance to catch a shiny Giratina. This might not seem all that bad, but consider just how tricky it is to beat these Raid Pokémon. That’s why it’s worth considering your VS Giratina team.
Giratina Counters Pokémon Go
If you’re going up against a Giratina, here’s the best counters.
Giratina is a Ghost / Dragon type.
Giratina is vulnerable against:
- Fairy
- Dark
- Ice
- Ghost
- Dragon
Giratina is Resistant to:
- Poison
- Bug
- Fire
- Water
- Grass
- Electric
- Normal
- Fighting
Giratina Moves
Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
---|---|---|---|
Dragon Breath | 6 | 8 | 14.4 |
Shadow Claw | 9 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
---|---|---|---|
Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 20 |
Shadow Sneak | 50 | -11.4 | 20.7 |
Dragon Claw | 50 | -19.4 | 35.3 |
Giratina Counters – Best Pokémon against Giratina
Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
---|---|---|---|
Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 100% |
Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Snarl | Play Rough | 100% |
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Blizzard | 98% |
Palkia | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 93% |
Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 92% |
Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Shadow Ball | 92% |
Salamence | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 92% |
Get Remote Raid Help
If you’re going up against a Giratina and need back-up, then check out Pokémon Go Guides. you’ll be able to share your friend code, invite others to fight in your raid or go and help someone else. Check out more here!
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