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Best Giratina Origin Forme Raid counters in Pokémon GO

How do you take down this legendary?

Giratina (Origin Forme) is a Ghost and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, meaning there are plenty of great weaknesses that players can use to take down this legendary Pokémon quickly. Giratina is weak to Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Fairy, and Dark-type moves. These are the best to go with when fighting this spooky legendary. It has a long list of resistances, so players should avoid Fighting, Electric, Normal, Poison, Bug, Grass, Water, and Fire-type attacks.

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How to beat Giratina Origin Forme in Pokémon GO

Giratina Origin Forme's Moveset

Quick Attacks:

  • Dragon Tail (Dragon-type)
  • Shadow Claw (Ghost-type)

Charged Attacks:

  • Dragon Pulse (Dragon-type)
  • Shadow Ball (Ghost-type)
  • Ominous Wind (Ghost-type)

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Best Counters to use against Giratina Origin Forme in Pokémon GO

Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)

Best Quick Attack:

Ice Fang (Ice-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Avalanche (Ice-type)

Palkia

Best Quick Attack:

Dragon Tail (Dragon-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Draco Meteor (Dragon-type)

Rayquaza

Best Quick Attack:

Dragon Tail (Dragon-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Outrage (Dragon-type)

Salamence

Best Quick Attack:

Dragon Tail (Dragon-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Draco Meteor (Dragon-type)

Chandelure

Best Quick Attack:

Hex (Ghost-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Shadow Ball (Ghost-type)

Gengar

Best Quick Attack:

Lick (Ghost-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Shadow Ball (Ghost-type)

If none of these Pokémon are available, it is best to use any Pokémon with Ghost, Dragon, Ice, Fairy, or Dark-type moves. This will give players the best chance of winning the battle.

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