Giratina (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Giratina (disambiguation).

Giratina Renegade Pokémon ギラティナ Giratina #487 Altered Forme Origin Forme Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Dragon Unknown Unknown Origin Forme Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Altered Forme Levitate Origin Forme Cacophony Telepathy Altered Forme Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Origin Forme Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 14'09" 4.5 m Altered Forme 22'08" 6.9 m Origin Forme 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 1653.5 lbs. 750.0 kg Altered Forme 1433.0 lbs. 650.0 kg Origin Forme 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 220 Gen. IV Unknown IV 306 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Altered Forme 3 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Origin Forme 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Altered Forme Origin Forme
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Giratina (Japanese: ギラティナ Giratina) is a dual-type Ghost/Dragon Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

While it is not known to evolve to or from any other Pokémon, it has a second forme activated by giving Giratina a Griseous Orb to hold, or while it is in its home, the Distortion World. Its original forme, Altered Forme, will then become Origin Forme.

Giratina's Origin Forme was officially revealed in early February 2008.

In Origin Forme, Giratina is the game mascot of Pokémon Platinum.

Along with Dialga and Palkia, it is a member of the creation trio of Sinnoh, representing antimatter.

Biology

Giratina creating a portal to the Reverse World in the anime

Giratina is a large gray draconic Pokémon with gold half rings circling the back of its neck. Its head has a gold crown-like object surrounding it with two large horns pointing sideways. A thick black stripe runs vertically along the front with red horizontal stripes. In its Altered Forme, it has two large black ghostly wings with red tips that can resemble claws. These wings can change shape as if it's a liquid or gas. Its six legs are thick and clawed.

In its Origin Forme, it takes on a serpentine look, with six black ghostly streamers on its back with red spikes at the tips. Its legs are reduced to spikes, and four additional golden spikes appear near the edge of its tail. While in Origin Forme, the three gold half-rings can grip objects. The horns on its head are now facing the back, and the black vertical stripe is broken into pieces and runs all the way down its body. It can only be in its Origin Forme when in its home, the Reverse World, or when holding a Griseous Orb.

Giratina is able to travel through and control dimensions besides those of time and space. When in its Origin Forme, it is able to pass through dimensions at will, however, it will turn back to its Altered Forme due to the gravity change from the Reverse World. It does so by emitting a whirlwind from its mouth which creates a portal. It also seems to have a connection to reflective objects, such as mirrors and pools of water. Reflections embody the concept of the Reverse World. Giratina is a highly aggressive and territorial Pokémon protective of its home. Legends claim that Giratina appears in cemeteries and that it supposedly lives in a world on the reverse side. It was said to be banished for violence. Giratina is the only known Pokémon that can learn Shadow Force.

In the anime

Altered Forme Giratina in the anime

Origin Forme Giratina in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Giratina (movie)

Giratina debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. In the movie, Giratina ambushed and dragged Dialga into the Reverse World, in order to exact revenge against the Temporal Pokémon for causing damage to its home during its fight with Palkia in The Rise of Darkrai. Zero later attempted to copy Giratina's powers so he could conquer the Reverse World. Throughout the movie, Giratina would take on its Origin Forme whenever it is in the Reverse World, and its Altered Forme whenever it is in the real world.

Giratina reappeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where it was shown for the first time with both the other members of its trio. It resumed its attack on Dialga, but was finally calmed down through the intervention of Ash and Sheena. It later joined forces with Dialga and Palkia to fight against Arceus.

Other

Giratina appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages as one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow Hoopa Unbound as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the Latios, Latias, and Shiny Rayquaza summoned to protect the real Hoopa in Dahara City. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, the hypnosis on Giratina and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Giratina departed for its home. It appeared in both of its formes.

Minor appearances

Giratina made its main series debut in Try for the Family Stone! as an illusion that was created by Mitchell's Murkrow.

Giratina appeared in Meowth's boss fantasy in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!.

In Pokémon Generations

Altered Forme Giratina in Pokémon Generations

Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Generations

Giratina appeared in The New World, interfering with Cyrus' plan to destroy the world and recreate it. It first emerged from the Distortion World to free Dialga and Palkia from the Red Chain. Then, it took Cyrus with it back to its home world. It was last seen in its Origin Forme, observing Cyrus as he regained consciousness, realized he was in the Distortion World, and accepted it as the new world he sought.

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Giratina (movie)

Giratina appears in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Much like in the movie, it attacks Dialga and drags it into the Reverse World, and later is hunted by Zero.

It reappeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where it alongside Dialga and Palkia to face off against Arceus.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Creation trio (Adventures)

Altered Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures

Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures

Giratina first appeared in the Diamond & Pearl arc, where it used its tentacles to drag Dialga, Palkia, and Cyrus into the Distortion World.

Giratina serves as the main antagonist in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia VI. It had been chasing Paka and Uji endlessly in the Distortion World until it had taken Dialga, Palkia and Cyrus hostage. It then landed in the Pokémon world location of Eterna City and caused a rampage. Giratina concluded the rampage by targeting Pearl with its signature Shadow Force, although Diamond took the hit for him. Reg responded to its Trainer's loss by helping Rotom change between its Formes to attack Giratina. Giratina was forced to retreat, and Charon followed it into the Distortion World. Upon arrival, Giratina was challenged by Volkner and Flint, but quickly ended the resistance of their Electivire and Magmortar.

Eventually, Giratina fought Dialga, Palkia and Reg all at once inside the Distortion World. After Charon's flying craft was destroyed, he decided to retreat by commanding Giratina to fly him out of the Distortion World. However, Charon and Giratina were impeded by a Draco Meteor from Cynthia's Garchomp as soon as they arrived back in the Pokémon world. After Charon's arrest by Looker, Giratina rose again and tried to ambush Platinum but Volkner's Electivire and Flint's Magmortar finished it off. Giratina was forced to return to the Distortion World on Dialga and Palkia's command.

In the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, Giratina was created in the Sinjoh Ruins, along with Dialga and Palkia, by Arceus' creation process, which was forced by Team Rocket's Four Generals. Knowing that the creation process would threaten the Johto region, Team Rocket's true leader Giovanni returned with Lance and Pryce to keep the creation trio at bay while Gold tried to calm Arceus down. Giratina was kept at bay by Giovanni and his son's Ursaring. Once Arceus was eventually becalmed, Giratina went back to the Distortion World.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

A Giratina appeared in ABM02 under the ownership of Manabu Kazuo.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Hareta bonded with Giratina after battling it in the Distortion World. After realizing it wanted to fight, Hareta teamed up with Giratina and fought his friends in a friendly battle. It first appeared in A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

Giratina appeared in PBK5 where it fought against Yū Shirogane and lost.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Giratina debuted in PMDP48 of Pocket Monsters DP.

Another one appeared in PMDP57 where it was flying by.

Giratina appeared in PMHGSS20 where it battled Red's Clefairy but fled after Clefairy didn't use any actual attacks.

In the TCG

Main article: Giratina (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Giratina in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

Altered Forme Giratina appears as a Poké Ball summon. It will use Dragon Breath to cause a whirlwind. It also causes damage on contact.

Trophy information

NA: This Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon is a resident of the Distortion World. When it is given a Griseous Orb, it'll change into its Origin Forme. Its Dragon Breath attack can catch fighters in a powerful, damaging tornado. If you're on the receiving end, be careful it doesn't carry you right off the stage

PAL: Also called the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina lives in a dimension known as the Distortion World. It has two forms, and will only be seen in its Origin Forme in our world if it's holding a Griseous Orb. Its Dragon Breath attack creates a powerful tornado that not only damages you, but can carry you off the stage!

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Giratina is the guardian of the Rock Horn.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery. Pearl Platinum It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World. HeartGold This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange. SoulSilver
Generation V Black It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World. White Black 2 It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World. White 2
Generation VI X This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange. Y It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World. Omega Ruby This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange. Alpha Sapphire It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Turnback Cave (Only one) Platinum Distortion World (Origin Forme) Turnback Cave (Altered Forme)* (Only one) HeartGold SoulSilver Sinjoh Ruins (requires event Arceus) (Only one)
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer, Event Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar (requires Pokémon Platinum), Event
Generation VI X Y Trade, Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the sky (requires Dialga and Palkia in party) (Only one)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cave World) (Only one, requires Dialga and Palkia in party)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness World Abyss (30F) MD Sky World Abyss (30F) Rumble Ticket for releasing Gengar, Spiritomb, Dusknoir, Dragonite and Garchomp* Password*
Generation V Rumble Blast Hauntyard: All (Random Legendary Encounters) Rumble U Altered Forme: Wonder Area: Haunted Playland (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale Origin Forme: Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Distortion Island: Stage 4 Shuffle Event: Take on Escalation Battles (Both formes) Rumble World Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery (Special Boss) Super MD Zero Isle Picross Area 14: Stage 10 (Origin Forme only)

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	10/12 Giratina	Korean	South Korea	100	September 14 to October 6, 2013
BWB2W2	Summer 2013 Giratina	English	Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa	100	September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2	Summer 2013 Giratina	French	Europe, the Americas, and Australia	100	September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2	Summer 2013 Giratina	German	Europe	100	September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2	Summer 2013 Giratina	Italian	Europe, the Americas, and Australia	100	September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2	Summer 2013 Giratina	Spanish	Europe, the Americas, and Australia	100	September 27 to October 11, 2013
BWB2W2	Summer 2013 Giratina	English	United States	100	September 30 to October 20, 2013
XYORAS	Dahara City Giratina	All	Japan	100	June 20 to August 31, 2015
XYORAS	Dahara City Giratina	Korean region	Online	100	November 26, 2015 to January 31, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Griseous Orb (100%)
Events*		Griseous Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Altered Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 150		210 - 257	410 - 504
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Origin Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 150		210 - 257	410 - 504
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Altered Forme

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 16/19 ★★★

Origin Forme

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Total 15/25 ★★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Altered Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 1×.

Origin Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent or the opponent has Scrappy, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 011 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 066 Ominous Wind Ghost Special 06060 100100% 5 1010 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 1515 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 1919 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30 2424 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— ——% 5 2828 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 3333 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 3737 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 ——% 20 4242 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100100% 15 4646 Shadow Force Ghost Physical 120120 100100% 5 5050 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Giratina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Giratina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM02 TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM59 TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM82 TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Giratina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Giratina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Giratina in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Giratina in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Giratina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Giratina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Altered Forme

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 S M US UM Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Giratina can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Giratina cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Giratina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Giratina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Origin Forme

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Giratina can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Giratina cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Giratina Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Giratina Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ghost Poké Assist: (present) Ghost Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions and creates gusts of dark wind.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ghost Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Five Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #248 Power of 4+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of four. Swappable Skill(s): Blindside			Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #248 Sinister Power Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo. Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+

Evolution

Distortion World or held Griseous Orb Origin Forme Giratina  Ghost  Dragon

Griseous Orb ↔

Pokémon world Altered Forme Giratina  Ghost  Dragon

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Giratina images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin Forme Giratina in the Distortion World in Pokémon Platinum

Altered Forme Giratina at Turnback Cave in Pokémon Platinum

• Origin Forme Giratina is the tallest Generation IV Pokémon.
• Giratina has many differences from the other members of its trio:
  • It is the only member with form differences.
  • It is the only member without any double resistances.
  • Its HP is its highest stat rather than Special Attack.
  • It does not have a timespace orb in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (the Griseous Orb is introduced in Pokémon Platinum).
  • It is met at level 70 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl while the other members are met at level 47. This is reversed in Pokémon Platinum.
  • It is separated from the other members of its group in the Pokédex by Heatran and Regigigas.
  • It is the only member with a catch rate of 3, and the only one without a 100% recruit rate in the Mystery Dungeon series.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Giratina.
  • This also makes it the only dual typed Pokémon weak to both of its own types.
• Giratina is tied with Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma for the highest base stat total of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
  • Giratina is tied with Drifblim for the highest HP base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Platinum, Giratina is the only Pokémon to come out from above the screen during the start of the battle.
• In Pokémon Platinum, when battled in the Distortion World it does not have a shadow until it uses Shadow Force or breaks out of a Poké Ball.
• Giratina is the only Pokémon that appears last in a regional Pokédex listing that is not an event-exclusive Pokémon.
• Giratina is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be obtained in all five of the Generation IV core series handheld games.
• In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the second frame of Giratina's Altered Forme sprite was changed, but the static sprite remained the same.
  • This sprite is also present in Pokémon Platinum's data, but is unused.
• In Pokémon Platinum, when encountered in the Distortion World the unique message "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared" is displayed. However, it is still a wild Pokémon.
• In Black 2 and White 2, in the The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon, Fantina has an Origin Forme Giratina without a Griseous Orb.
• Altered Forme Giratina is the heaviest Ghost-type Pokémon.
  • Origin Forme Giratina is the tallest Ghost-type Pokémon.

Origin

Giratina may be based on the biblical figure of the Fallen Angels, celestial beings that rebelled against God and were excommunicated to Hell. This is analogous to Giratina, due to being a Pokémon created by Arceus (Pokémon World's God) and excommunicated to another dimension due to its belligerent nature. Nonetheless, it might have drawn inspiration by Samael, who is the Angel of Death and ruler of the 5th Heaven, which alludes to Giratina being the ruler of another dimension (Reverse World) and being the exemplar of antimatter. Furthermore, both of Giratina's Forms resemble the Beasts of Revelation, with its Altered Form standing for the "Earth Beast", and its Origin Form standing for the "Sea Beast".

Giratina may also be based on Seta, a giant centipede, from the Japanese fairytale, "My Lord Bag of Rice", which was said to prey on dragon hatchlings and be as large as a mountain.

In its Altered Forme, Giratina's wings may be based on a bat's, and its body has an insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a sauropod.

Its Origin Forme has a body similar to a serpent, while the six protrusions on its body may be based on a scorpion's stinger or spider legs. This Forme also shares physical traits with the Amphiptere, a European dragon-like creature with wings but no legs.

In interviews Junichi Masuda and Takeshi Kawachimaru did with G4, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of antimatter. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Cynthia also states this.

Name origin

Giratina may be a combination of girasol (a type of red opal), guillotine, or girare (Italian for to wander around); and プラチナ purachina (Japanese for platinum).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ギラティナ Giratina From a combination of girasol, girare, or guillotine, and プラチナ purachina French Giratina Same as Japanese name Spanish Giratina Same as Japanese name German Giratina Same as Japanese name Italian Giratina Same as Japanese name Korean 기라티나 Giratina Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 騎拉帝納 / 骑拉帝纳 Qílādìnà Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 騎拉帝納 Geihlādainaahp Same as Mandarin name

More languages Russian Гиратина Giratina Transliteration of English name

Altered Forme Language Title Japanese アナザーフォルム Another Forme Mandarin Chinese 另類型態 Lìnglèi Xíngtài French Forme Alternative German Wandelform Italian Forma Alterata Korean 어나더폼 Another Forme Spanish Forma Modificada Vietnamese Dạng biến đổi

Origin Forme Language Title Japanese オリジンフォルム Origin Forme Mandarin Chinese 起源型態 Qǐyuán Xíngtài French Forme Originelle German Urform Italian Forma Originale Korean 오리진폼 Origin Forme Spanish Forma Origen Vietnamese Dạng nguyên thủy

Related articles

• Giratina (movie)
• Creation trio
• Creation trio (Adventures)

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