How to catch Shadow Giratina in Pokémon GO

Shadow Giratina has finally arrived in Pokémon GO as part of the Delightful Day: Taken Over event, released on August 11, 2025. The legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region joins the list of shadow creatures after Shadow Dialga and Shadow Palkia. This news has generated excitement in the community and raised questions about how to capture it, what the requirements are, and if there's already a chance of finding its shiny form.

The process to obtain Shadow Giratina requires facing Giovanni, the leader of Team GO Rocket , in challenging battles. Additionally, there are important details regarding CP range, weather conditions influencing the encounter, and limitations related to the shiny version.

How to catch Shadow Giratina in Pokémon GO

To obtain Shadow Giratina , players need to defeat Giovanni, who returns as the Team GO Rocket boss during the event. To locate him, it is necessary to activate the Super Rocket Radar , an item obtained by completing the exclusive special research called Delightful Days Taken Over Giovanni Special Research .

This quest involves battles against Team GO Rocket recruits as well as mid-level leaders Cliff, Arlo, and Sierra . Only after overcoming these obstacles will it be possible to find Giovanni.

It's important to note that trainers will only have access to the new research if they have completed, or have not progressed beyond, the first page of previous research related to the Team GO Rocket leader.

Details of the battle against Giovanni

Once Giovanni is located, players will need to devise an efficient strategy to defeat him. Each season brings changes to the Pokémon he uses, making it essential to review the best counters before the encounter. Defeating the boss within the event period guarantees a direct encounter with Shadow Giratina .

The capture is guaranteed as long as the player doesn't waste all their Poké Balls. Therefore, it's recommended to use Pinap Berries to increase the amount of candy obtained in the process.

CP interval and weather conditions

Shadow Giratina's CP varies depending on its IVs and the weather at the time of the encounter. In unfavorable weather, the Pokémon will appear with between 703 and 761 CP at level 8. In cloudy or snowy weather, its CP will be boosted, appearing with between 1,159 and 1,255 CP at level 13.

This detail makes the weather a decisive factor, since the boost not only increases the initial CP, but also offers an advantage for players seeking maximum creature performance.

Is there Shiny Shadow Giratina in Pokémon GO?

Despite the excitement surrounding the arrival of the legendary dark Pokémon, it's not yet possible to find the Shiny Shadow Giratina in Pokémon GO . Currently, its shiny version is only expected to be available in future 5-star Shadow Raids , following the same pattern as releases of legendary dark Pokémon.

Therefore, no matter how many Shadow Giratina players capture during the event, there is no chance of obtaining its shiny variant in this debut.

Shadow Giratina's statistics and moves.

Shadow Giratina is a Ghost/Dragon , retaining the same basic characteristics as its traditional form, but with adjustments due to the shadow effect. Among its attributes, the following stand out:

• Attack: 187 (+20%)
• Defense: 225 (-20%)
• Stamina: 284
• Maximum CP: 3,820 (3,866 with the Best Friend bonus)

In quick attacks, he can use Shadow Claw and Dragon Breath . Among his charged attacks, he has Dragon Claw , Ancient Power , Shadow Sneak , and Shadow Force (the latter accessible via Elite TM). This variety makes the legendary Pokémon a strategic choice in both PvE and PvP battles.

The arrival of Shadow Giratina in Pokémon GO represents another important step for the franchise, solidifying the presence of dark legendaries in special events.

To secure theirs, players must prepare to face Giovanni and follow the event details until the start of the next Team GO Rocket season . Although the shiny version doesn't yet exist, the debut is already generating excitement among trainers and promises to increase competitiveness in the game.