Alright, let me tell you about the time I went deep into figuring out the best moveset for Giratina in Pokemon Go. I’ve been playing this game for a while, and I’m always trying to get the most out of my Pokemon, especially when it comes to the Go Battle League. So, Giratina, being this awesome Ghost and Dragon-type legendary, I was excited about this one.
Getting Started
First thing I did was catch a Giratina. I mean, that’s the obvious first step, right? It took a few raids, but I finally got a decent one. And then, the real work started. I wanted to make this Giratina a beast in battles, so I started experimenting with different moves.
Experimenting with Moves
I heard from some folks online that Shadow Claw and Shadow Force were the way to go for a Ghost-type attacker. Sounded good to me. Problem was, to get Shadow Force, you need an Elite Charged TM. I didn’t have one at the time, but I read that sometimes you can catch Giratina with this move during special events. No luck there for me, so I just stuck with Shadow Claw for the fast attack and tried a few different charged attacks.
I also found out that if you want to go for a more Dragon-focused moveset, Dragon Tail was pretty good. So, I caught another Giratina during a raid event and started playing around with that one too. I tried pairing Dragon Tail with a bunch of different charged attacks like Dragon Pulse and Outrage. It was kind of fun, actually, seeing how they all performed in battles.
The DPS and TDO Stuff
Now, I’m not a huge numbers guy, but I know DPS (damage per second) and TDO (total damage output) are important. Some people online were saying that Origin Forme Giratina with Dragon Tail and Shadow Force has like 16.26 DPS and 403.6 TDO. I didn’t really measure mine, but I could tell in battles that this combo was hitting hard.
Origin Forme vs. Altered Forme
Here’s a thing I learned: Giratina has two forms, Origin and Altered. Apparently, Origin Forme is the “true” form, and it’s more offensive. I mostly focused on Origin Forme because, well, it looked cooler, and it seemed stronger in the battles I was doing. Plus, that flying snake-like design is just awesome.
Dealing with Counters
One thing I had to watch out for was counters. I found out that Mega Rayquaza and Shadow Tyranitar are tough opponents for Giratina. Especially Shadow Tyranitar, since it’s a Dark-type, and Giratina is weak against Dark. I had a few tough battles against those, let me tell you. I needed to be careful with the switching and shields.
My Final Setup
After all that experimenting, I ended up with two main Giratinas. One had Shadow Claw and Shadow Force(I finally used that Elite TM I got in an event), which I used mostly for raids. The other one, the Origin Forme, I kitted out with Dragon Tail and Shadow Force. This one became my go-to for the Go Battle League. It just felt like the strongest combination for me.
Wrapping Up
- Catch a few Giratinas, ideally during special events.
- Experiment with Shadow Claw, Dragon Tail, and various charged attacks.
- Consider using an Elite Charged TM for Shadow Force if you have one.
- Focus on Origin Forme for the Go Battle League.
- Be mindful of counters like Mega Rayquaza and Shadow Tyranitar.
So yeah, that’s my Giratina story. It was a lot of trial and error, but I had fun with it. And in the end, I got a couple of really powerful Pokemon that helped me win a bunch of battles. If you’re into Pokemon Go, give it a try. Just be ready to put in some time and maybe use up some resources. It’s worth it, though!
