Best moveset for Giratina Origin Forme in Pokemon Go & is it any good?

❘ Published: 2024-01-31T15:05:10

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The Legendary Giratina is back with its Origin Forme for a limited time in Pokemon Go Raid battles. So, if you want to add this offensive beast to your main team and exploit its abilities, here’s its best moveset available in the game.

Giratina is one of the toughest Legendaries available in the franchise. This scary beast made its debut in Gen 4’s Sinnoh region as part of the Creation Trio -alongside Palkia and Dialga- in the Nintendo DS games Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.

However, it wasn’t until 2018 that it arrived in Pokemon Go through that year’s Halloween event. Now, thanks to the February events, Giratina will be back with its Origin Forme in plenty of Raid battles.

Giratina Origin Forme will be the protagonist of the Raid Hour on February 23, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, and will feature the exclusive move, Shadow Force. More so, from that same day until February 26, 2024, the Pokemon will also be available as a Boss in 5-Star Raid battles.

If you’re planning on getting a Giratina Origin Forme, here’s the best moveset you can use in the game.

Giratina Origin Forme in the Pokemon anime

Giratina Origin Forme general stats in Pokemon Go

This dual Ghost/Dragon-type Pokemon has an attack-based stat spread of 225 (ATK), 187 (DEF), and 284 (STAT), and can reach a max CP value of 3683 in Pokemon Go, which can be boosted by Fog as well as Windy weather.

Because of its dual typing, Giratina Origin Forme is vulnerable to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy-type moves. However, it has many resistances such as Poison, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Normal, and Fighting.

Best moveset for Giratina Origin Forme

The best moveset players can use for Giratina Origin Forme in Pokemon Go consists of Shadow Claw as a Fast Move and Shadow Force as a Charged Move, with 16.84 damage per second and an outstanding 705.7 total damage output before it faints.

This creature is one of the best Ghost-type Pokemon in the game, so the smart move is to rely on its Ghost abilities. Keep in mind that to get the best moveset, you’ll need an Elite Charge TM to access the Shadow Force move. It is worth the effort, as Shadow Force has better damage than Shadow Ball.

All moves Giratina Origin Forme can learn

This tenacious monster has two Fast Moves and four Charged Moves available in its pool, all focused on both types, Ghost and Dragon, so you’ll get the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) with any combination.

Giratina Origin Forme Fast Moves

Shadow Claw (Ghost/STAB)
Dragon Tail (Dragon/STAB)

Giratina Origin Forme Charged Moves

Ominous Wind (Ghost/STAB)
Shadow Ball (Ghost/STAB)
Dragon Pulse (Dragon/STAB)
Shadow Force (Ghost/STAB/Elite TM)

Is Giratina Origin Forme any good in Pokemon Go?

As mentioned above, Giratina Origin Forme is one of the overall best Ghost-type Pokemon in the game, as it not only deals a good amount of damage but can also stand strong for long battles thanks to its bulkiness.

Upon receiving its signature move -Shadow Force- after the 2022 Holloween Event, this beast has one of the best Ghost-oriented movesets available in Pokemon Go.

As for the Leagues, Giratina Origin Forme performs really well in the Ultra League and fights for the top spot against its other forme. Meanwhile, it rules the Master League, as it takes down Ground and Steel-type champions, and it’s one of the few that stands a chance against fan favorites like Mewtwo, Kyogre, and even Zacian.

That’s all you need to know about Giratina Origin Forme’s best moveset as well as its performance in battle in Pokemon Go. Check out our other guides for more game content to become the ultimate trainer.