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| In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru did with {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}.<ref>[http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokemon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! - G4tv.com]</ref> In HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Cynthia]] also states this. | | In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru did with {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}.<ref>[http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokemon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! - G4tv.com]</ref> In HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Cynthia]] also states this. |
Giratina (Japanese: ギラティナ Giratina) is a dual-type Ghost/Dragon Legendary Pokémon.
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, 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 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
Origin Forme Giratina in the anime
Major appearances
Giratina made its debut in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. In the movie, Giratina ambushes and drags 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 some time before. Zero attempts to copy Giratina's powers in order to take control over the Reverse World. Throughout the movie, Giratina takes on its Origin Forme whenever it is in the Reverse World, and its Altered Forme whenever it is in the real world.
Giratina makes a second appearance in the twelfth movie alongside Dialga, Palkia, and Arceus.
Other
Giratina appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, along with the other members of its trio, the Tao trio, the Eon duo, Arceus, Lugia, and Regigigas.
Minor appearances
Giratina made its TV debut in Try for the Family Stone! as an illusion.
Giratina appeared in Meowth's boss fantasy in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!.
In the manga
Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures
In the Giratina and the Sky Warrior manga
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.
In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Giratina reappears alongside Dialga and Palkia to face off against Arceus.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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 the Platinum arc. 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.
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
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
Pokédex entries
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It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
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It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
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It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
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Distribution period
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10/12 Giratina
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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September 14 to October 6, 2013
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Summer 2013 Giratina
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English
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Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa
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100
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September 27 to October 12, 2013
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Summer 2013 Giratina
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French
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Europe, the Americas, and Australia
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100
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September 27 to October 12, 2013
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Summer 2013 Giratina
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German
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Europe
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100
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September 27 to October 12, 2013
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Summer 2013 Giratina
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Italian
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Europe, the Americas, and Australia
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100
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September 27 to October 12, 2013
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Summer 2013 Giratina
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Spanish
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Europe, the Americas, and Australia
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100
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September 27 to October 11, 2013
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Summer 2013 Giratina
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English
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United States
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100
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September 30 to October 20, 2013
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Dahara City Giratina
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All
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Japan
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Dahara City Giratina
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Korean region
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Online
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Altered Forme
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150
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410 - 504
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184 - 328
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120
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220 - 372
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100
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184 - 328
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 680
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- 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.
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Origin Forme
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150
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100
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184 - 328
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120
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100
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184 - 328
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90
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- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Giratina in Generation VI
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- 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 type-enhancing item in Diamond and Pearl (the Griseous Orb is introduced in Platinum).
- It is met at level 70 in Diamond and Pearl while the other members are met at level 47. This is reversed in 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.
- Giratina has the highest base stat total of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
- Giratina has the highest HP base stat of all Legendary Pokémon, of all Dragon-type Pokémon, and 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 and also the heaviest Dragon-type Pokémon.
- Origin Forme Giratina is the tallest Ghost-type Pokémon.
Origin
Giratina may 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. Giratina's Altered Forme is also possibly based on a basilisk, and its Origin Forme may be based on a serpent.
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.
Both formes may also be based on the Bobbit worm.
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.[1] 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).
References
In other languages
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ギラティナ Giratina
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From a combination of girasol, girare, or guillotine, and プラチナ purachina
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Giratina
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Same as Japanese name
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Giratina
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Same as Japanese name
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Giratina
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Same as Japanese name
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Giratina
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Same as Japanese name
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기라티나 Giratina
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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騎拉帝納 / 骑拉帝纳 Qílādìnà
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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騎拉帝納 Geihlādainaahp
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Same as Mandarin name
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Гиратина Giratina
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Same as English name
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Altered Forme
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Origin Forme
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Related articles
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Griseous Orb (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Giratina images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
