Alright, so I’ve been grinding away on Pokemon GO, as usual, and the latest buzz has been all about these Altered Forme Giratina raids. Let me tell ya, it’s been a wild ride trying to catch this beast.
First off, I started by checking what this thing even was. Turns out, it’s a legendary Ghost- and Dragon-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh region. And it’s only available through these special 5-star raids. Sounds easy enough, right? Wrong!
I quickly learned that Giratina, especially this Altered Forme, is a tough cookie. You can’t just stroll in with any old team. I read up on its weaknesses and found out that it’s vulnerable to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy-type moves. So, I started assembling my best team based on that. A lot of trial and error, let me tell you. I got my butt kicked a few times, not gonna lie.
Then came the raid prep. These aren’t solo things. You need a squad. The data suggest that you can challenge Giratina with up to 19 other trainers! I reached out to my local Pokemon GO group, and we started coordinating. We discussed strategies, who’s bringing what, and all that jazz.
- First raid attempt: Total disaster. We went in cocky and got stomped.
- Second raid attempt: Slightly better, but still no cigar.
- Third time’s the charm: We finally figured out a good strategy. We used a mix of Dragonite, Rayquaza, and some strong Dark-types. It was a close call, but we finally took down that Giratina!
Catching it after the raid was another story. This thing is slippery! I used up so many Golden Razz Berries and Ultra Balls. My heart was pounding with each throw. I prayed the “Pokemon Go Gods” will bless me a successful catch.
And then, boom! I caught it! I actually caught Altered Forme Giratina! It has Dragon Breath and Shadow Force as its best moveset. This thing is a beast, with some serious damage output. I also learned it needs an Elite Charge TM to teach it Shadow Force, which is a bummer, but hey, I’ll take it.
My final thought
So yeah, that’s my story of how I tackled the Altered Forme Giratina raids in Pokemon GO. It was a heck of a challenge, but totally worth it. If you’re gonna go after it, make sure you do your research, gather a good team, and be prepared for a tough fight. Good luck, trainers!
