The top picks outside of lane to counter Garen include Aphelios, Zeri, and Caitlyn. These are all great at countering Garen with win rates over 54%. Even if these Garen counter picks are not used in the same position as you, it's not a good idea to choose him into any of these matchups. They will often win against Garen.
Yet, if the enemy team choses either Aurelion Sol or Shyvana, you should seriously think about selecting him, as he easily dominates these selections with win rates over 54% against both ofthem.
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