Best Giratina (Altered Forme) counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Giratina (Altered Forme) in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Giratina (Altered Forme) counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Giratina (Altered Forme) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage	34.18	735.57	20	520.4s	73.6
2	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	28.11	1187.53	12	584.1s	71.7
3	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	28.72	795.66	18	597.7s	65.9
4	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	33.40	444.31	33	584.1s	63.8
5	Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	27.99	674.54	22	624.8s	62.0
6	Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage	29.44	578.67	25	613.2s	62.0
7	Shadow Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	31.84	449.44	33	604.6s	61.7
8	Shadow Dragonite	Dragon Tail	Outrage	29.75	471.75	31	631.3s	59.4
9	Primal Groudon	Dragon Tail	Precipice Blades *	24.57	778.96	19	687.6s	58.3
10	Mega Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	28.57	488.32	30	648.0s	58.1
11	Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	27.93	516.13	29	653.3s	57.9
12	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	23.78	782.07	19	707.4s	57.0
13	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	30.71	350.22	42	659.7s	56.4
14	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	27.70	475.45	31	667.8s	56.4
15	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Avalanche	27.72	458.58	32	672.0s	55.9
16	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	28.96	401.60	37	667.3s	55.9
17	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	25.43	585.98	25	692.3s	55.7
18	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Outrage	22.53	831.76	18	737.9s	55.5
19	Mega Latias	Dragon Breath	Outrage	25.75	531.85	28	695.4s	54.9
20	Hydreigon	Dragon Breath	Brutal Swing *	24.78	590.34	25	706.9s	54.8

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Giratina (Altered Forme) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Giratina (Altered Forme) down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Giratina (Altered Forme) counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Giratina (Altered Forme) counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Tyranitar, and Mega Gengar. The table also includes Mega Salamence, Shadow Garchomp, Shadow Salamence, and Shadow Dragonite, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Giratina (Altered Forme) type chart

When fighting Giratina (Altered Forme), keep in mind the following that Ghost and Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, Water, Fighting, and Normal type moves.

Weaknesses

Dark	160.0%
Dragon	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ice	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	39.1%
Normal	39.1%
Bug	62.5%
Electric	62.5%
Fire	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Poison	62.5%
Water	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.