Pokemon GO: Origin Giratina Raid Guide (October 2025)

The Legendary Ghost- and Dragon-type Pokémon Origin Giratina returns to Pokémon GO’s Five-Star Raids this October as part of the Tales of Transformation season. Players will once again have the chance to battle and capture this powerful Pokémon, including its Shiny form.

Event Overview

Event Duration:

• Start: October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time

• End: November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Giratina’s return continues the Tales of Transformation theme running through the September, October, and November seasons, focusing on Mega Evolution, Gigantamax forms, and form changes. Alongside Giratina, players will also see appearances from Deoxys, Genesect, and several Mega Pokémon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Absol, and Mega Banette.

Best Origin Giratina Counters

When challenging Giratina in raids, it’s crucial to use strong Dragon, Ice, Fairy, Ghost, or Dark-type attackers. Here are the top recommended counters and move combinations:

• Eternatus: Dragon Tail, Dynamax Cannon

• Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe

• Black Kyurem: Dragon Tail, Freeze Shock

• Mega Garchomp: Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe

• White Kyurem: Ice Fang, Ice Burn

• Mega Tyranitar: Bite, Brutal Swing

• Shadow Tyranitar: Bite, Brutal Swing

• Mega Gengar: Lick, Shadow Ball

• Mega Absol: Snarl, Brutal Swing

• Origin Forme Palkia: Dragon Tail, Spacial Rend

Other effective non-Mega options include Dialga (Origin) with Dragon Breath and Roar of Time, Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam, and Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe.

Recommended Group Size

• 2 players: Possible only with top-tier counters and maxed-out IVs

• 3–4 players: Recommended for consistent success

• 5+ players: Safest option for most teams

Using Golden Razz Berries and the Circle Lock Technique helps guarantee Great or Excellent throws for a higher catch rate. If you encounter a Shiny Giratina, the catch is guaranteed.

Shiny Odds and Perfect IVs

• Shiny Rate: Approximately 1 in 20

• 100% IV CP:

• 2105 CP (non-boosted)

• 2631 CP (boosted by Foggy or Windy weather)

Summary

Origin Giratina’s raid return in Pokémon GO offers another chance to catch this powerful Legendary in its Shiny form. With the right team of Dragon, Ice, Ghost, and Dark types, trainers can take it down efficiently. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to add one of the game’s most iconic Legendaries to your collection.