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Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) (Altered Shadow)Ghost Dragon
  • fog
  • windy
Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) is a Legendary Ghost and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,379 CP and is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Force. It is boosted by Fog and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Stats and Max CP

187 ATK
225 DEF
284 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3820 CP
Lvl 40
3379 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2414 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1931 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1448 CP

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)'s Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

With the 1.2x Shadow boost to its ATK, Shadow Giratina Altered carves a place for itself among the top Ghost-type attackers in PvE. Since it is inherently bulky, the 0.83x Shadow nerf to its DEF doesn't hurt it much and it functions as a bulky Ghost Pokémon, edging past Giratina Origin in damage output, while reflecting nearly the same tankiness. 👍

As a Dragon type, Shadow Giratina Altered has a subpar moveset and a largely outclassed offensive potential, putting it behind even Dragons like Alolan Exeggutor, Flapple, and Drampa in damage figures.

Use it strictly as a Ghost type in PvE.

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Giratina Altered just trails behind Gholdengo and Hoopa Unbound in Ghost-type DPS, making it a quality addition to your team. Moreover, its bulk is quite high for a Shadow Pokémon, thereby contributing to high TDO as well.

Keep in mind that it needs the Legacy Charged Move Shadow Force to be meta relevant.

🛡️ Gyms

N/A

💎 The best PvE moves for Shadow Giratina Altered are Shadow Claw and Shadow Force.

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Shadow Giratina Altered is a dominant addition to the Great League, achieving everything that regular Giratina Altered does, and more. The extra power packed in its moves helps the Shadow variant take down Clodsire and Shadow Dusclops when (1-1) shields are up. This is a small but significant improvement, but Shadow Giratina Altered takes an affirmative lead when there are no shields in play, beating Dunsparce, Shadow Marowak, and once again, Shadow Dusclops, all of which regular Giratina Altered loses to. 👏

Shadow Giratina Altered is a must-have Pokémon for the Great League, and even in unfavorable matchups, its strong moves do quite a number on the opposition.

🟡 Ultra League

The regular and Shadow variants of Giratina Altered perform very similar to each other in the (1-1) shield scenario of the Ultra League, exchanging a few wins with one another. While the regular variant beats Feraligatr, Skeledirge, and Zygarde Complete, Shadow Giratina Altered eliminates Lapras and Cradily.

With no shields, they are evenly matched in terms of performance as Shadow Giratina Altered gets the best of Cradily while the regular beats Registeel.

Overall, they are hardly any different but regular Giratina Altered has a bit of an upper hand solely based on how much more common its targets are in the Ultra League meta.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Giratina Altered loses some of its steam in the Master League but still manages to beat many Dragon, Ground, and Water types like Black and White Kyurem, Dragonite, Palkia Origin, Primarina, Kyogre, Groudon, Landorus Therian, and Rhyperior.

However, Giratina Origin with its Ghost-type offense is considerably better in the Master League, covering more neutral targets and having more closing power.

💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Giratina Altered are Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw and Ancient Power.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#191
GhostGhost-type
#14
DragonDragon-type
#52
Great LeagueGreat League
#156
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#31
Master LeagueMaster League
#39

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Type Chart

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) takes increased damage from:Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) takes reduced damage from:Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) best moveset

Moves

Shadow Claw + Shadow Force

Ghost
GhostShadow Claw
GhostShadow Force
Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)'s best Ghost-type moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Force, with 15.19 DPS and 478.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) ranks #14 (S Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.DragonDragon BreathGhostShadow Force14.1215.19478.2
2.GhostShadow ClawGhostShadow Force14.1215.19478.2
3.DragonDragon BreathDragonDragon Claw12.1813.11412.8
4.GhostShadow ClawDragonDragon Claw12.1813.11412.8
5.DragonDragon BreathRockAncient Power9.7610.51330.9
6.GhostShadow ClawRockAncient Power9.7610.51330.9
7.DragonDragon BreathGhostShadow Sneak9.6710.41327.8
8.GhostShadow ClawGhostShadow Sneak9.6710.41327.8
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Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Claw640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Shadow Claw has no special effects.
    See Shadow Claw details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonDragon Claw45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dragon Claw has no special effects.
    See Dragon Claw details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Force *1401002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Force
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Shadow Force has no special effects.
    See Shadow Force details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Sneak50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Sneak
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Sneak has no special effects.
    See Shadow Sneak details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ancient Power details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)'s DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)'s movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) reaches a maximum of 3,379 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,782–1,931 CP, rising to 2,228–2,414 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,386–1,448 CP.

Max CPMax CP3379 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1386 CP - 1448 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1848 CP - 1931 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1782 CP - 1931 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2228 CP - 2414 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
147 CP2149 CP3251 CP
4353 CP5455 CP6557 CP
7659 CP8761 CP9863 CP
10965 CP111062 CP121158 CP
131255 CP141352 CP151448 CP
161545 CP171641 CP181738 CP
191834 CP201931 CP212027 CP
222124 CP232220 CP242317 CP
252414 CP262510 CP272607 CP
282703 CP292800 CP302897 CP
312945 CP322993 CP333041 CP
343090 CP353138 CP363186 CP
373234 CP383283 CP393331 CP
403379 CP413422 CP423465 CP
433509 CP443552 CP453596 CP
463641 CP473685 CP483730 CP
493775 CP503820 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#487
Height4.5 m
Weight750 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)
Purification cost20 Candy
20000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)'s Ghost and Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme).

Ghost Ghost

Dragon Dragon

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy360 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy12 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Candy-

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Giratina (Altered Forme) (Altered)Giratina (Altered Forme)
Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) (Altered Shadow)Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)
Giratina (Origin Forme) (Origin)Giratina (Origin Forme)
Shadow Giratina (Origin Forme) (Origin Shadow)Shadow Giratina (Origin Forme)

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme). Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
Diamond, PearlA Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
HeartGold, SoulSilverThis Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
X, Omega RubyThis Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
Legends: ArceusThere is one Hisuian verse that tells of a powerful light creating a deep shadow. I imagine that this deep shadow is Giratina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost and Dragon-type Pokémon, Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Shadow Force. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.192 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 478.245.

How does Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) perform in Raids?

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) is an S-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #14 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) is a C-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #52. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme): Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme)’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3379 CP and 3820 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.