Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Giratina
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Giratina is the Renegade Pokémon — Ghost and Dragon legendary (Altered and Origin Formes). In Pokémon GO it is a top Ghost/Dragon attacker and Master League staple. Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Dragon helps against Dragons. Dark, Fairy, Ice, Ghost, and Dragon punish it. Catch Giratina from legendary raids and events.
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Giratina (#487) is a Ghost / Dragon legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Altered Forme uses Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail + Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse / Ominous Wind; Origin Forme adds Shadow Force and different bulk. Against Giratina, lead with Dark, Fairy, Ice, Ghost, or Dragon. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot — verify Altered vs Origin.
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Pokédex notes
Giratina is a Ghost / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0487. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball is the usual Ghost kit; Dragon Tail + Dragon Pulse for Dragon; Origin Forme’s Shadow Force is Elite / Forme-locked when available. Shadow Giratina is elite Ghost DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Giratina is your opponent, Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 225
- Defense
- 187
- Stamina
- 284
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Altered Giratina’s always-available TM pool. Shadow Force is Origin Forme — confirm Forme before you TM.
Fast
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost energy / default
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon energy
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Dragon Pulse · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Ominous Wind · Standard
Ghost alternate
- Shadow Force · Origin / Elite
Origin Forme Ghost nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon tail
- shadow claw
Charged
- dragon pulse
- ominous wind
- shadow ball
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #115 of 954 · CP 1473
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #68 of 747 · CP 2473
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #16 of 1023 · CP 4164
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Ghost / Dragon · weak to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy
Watch out: Shadow Force, Dragon Claw, Shadow Sneak.
- 1. Mega Gengar
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Shadow Chandelure
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 3. Dawn Wings Necrozma
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 4. Mega Tyranitar
Bite + Brutal Swing
- 5. Shadow Darkrai
Snarl + Shadow Ball
- 6. Baxcalibur
Ice Fang + Glaive Rush
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…rl Dark Pulse Dark/Flying Good bulk; resistant to Fighting — safe vs Focus Blast Mewtwo 9 Giratina (Origin) Shadow Claw Shadow Ball Ghost/ Dragon Solid Ghost DPS with excellent bulk; use v…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).