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When in the Distortion World, {{p|Giratina}} will be in its true form, the {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Origin Forme}}. The {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}} found here can be used to make Giratina assume this form outside of the Distortion World, where it would normally be in its {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Altered Forme}}.
When in the Distortion World, {{p|Giratina}} will be in its true form, the {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Origin Forme}}. The {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}} found here can be used to make Giratina assume this form outside of the Distortion World, where it would normally be in its {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Altered Forme}}.
Although [[time]] is said to not flow here, the game clock counting total gameplay time will still add time spent here and events affected by time, such as {{p|Eevee}}'s evolution to {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}}, still occur.
In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru did for {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, it was revealed that Giratina and the Distortion World are personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}. The Distortion World's antimatter affects the real world's {{wp|matter}} and vice versa, though they mentioned that antimatter is more fragile than matter.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
{{pkmn|battle|Battling}} Giratina here is the only instance where the battle scene does not include a platform graphic underneath the Pokémon (a minor feature introduced in [[Generation III]]).
The Distortion World is the only place in which a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has used {{m|Transform}} can assume {{p|Giratina}}'s {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Origin Forme}} in [[Generation IV]]. As no Pokémon besides Giratina could hold the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}, all Pokémon that transformed into an Origin Forme Giratina would immediately become the {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Altered Forme}} outside of this area.
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==Origin==
In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru did for {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, it was revealed that Giratina and the Distortion World are personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}. The Distortion World's antimatter affects the real world's {{wp|matter}} and vice versa, though they mentioned that antimatter is more fragile than matter.
==Trivia==
* {{pkmn|battle|Battling}} Giratina here is the only instance in the Generation IV games where the battle scene does not include a platform graphic underneath the Pokémon.
* The Distortion World is the only place in which a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has used {{m|Transform}} can assume {{p|Giratina}}'s {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Origin Forme}} in [[Generation IV]]. As no Pokémon besides Giratina could hold the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}, all Pokémon that transformed into an Origin Forme Giratina would immediately become the {{DL|Form differences|Giratina|Altered Forme}} outside of this area.
* Although [[time]] is said to not flow here, the game clock counting total gameplay time will still add time spent here and events affected by time, such as {{p|Eevee}}'s evolution to {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}}, still occur.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==

Revision as of 04:50, 1 December 2013

Distortion World やぶれたせかい
Distortion World
"Wild Missingno. appeared!"
Distortion World.png
Map description: {{{mapdesc}}}
Location: Alternate dimension
Region: None
Generations: IV
Sinnoh Distortion World Map.png
Location of Distortion World in Sinnoh.
Pokémon world locations

The Distortion World (Japanese: やぶれたせかい Distortion World) is the name given to an alternate dimension in Pokémon Platinum and the true home of the legendary Pokémon Giratina.

It is first accessed when reaching the Spear Pillar, the summit of Mt. Coronet, to stop Team Galactic's plot to control Dialga and Palkia. When the lake guardians are unable to handle both of them, Giratina comes and swoops on Cyrus to stop him from destroying both worlds. After Cyrus is taken away by Giratina, the player must follow it and navigate the area with the help of Mesprit, Azelf, Uxie, and Cynthia. The Pokémon will guide the player in the Strength puzzle.

More of the 3D capabilities of the DS are utilized in the Distortion World than elsewhere in Sinnoh, with the strange physics of the world altered to a point where the player is able to walk on ceilings and surf on water that is at right angles with the norm, creating an effect similar to the art of M. C. Escher.

When in the Distortion World, Giratina will be in its true form, the Origin Forme. The Griseous Orb found here can be used to make Giratina assume this form outside of the Distortion World, where it would normally be in its Altered Forme.

Geography

File:Torn world.gif
Exploring the Distortion World

The Distortion World is said to be another universe or world parallel to the Pokémon world. Two known gateways to it exist: one at the top of Mt. Coronet on the Spear Pillar, and another in Turnback Cave.

It is a dark place with platforms floating at many different angles. The world disobeys the normal laws of physics: time does not flow and spatial relations are irregular, allowing the player to walk and surf on walls in any direction. Trees and rocks can simply grow out of the ground and then disappear. The player is able to go up a waterfall without having the move Waterfall or the Beacon Badge. This is possibly due to the fact that gravity is not normal in this world; therefore, no extra effort is needed by the Pokémon to climb the waterfall. Also, given how the player appears to be "surfing" on the waterfall's surface, it may be that the waterfall isn't being "climbed" at all. The only Pokémon known to inhabit the Distortion World is Giratina.

The world's rust-colored landmass is separated into tiny islands. Trees are spiky and incredibly tall, much like giant kelp. Beneath the floating land, there is a spinning whirlpool of spatial clouds.

Cynthia and Cyrus theorize that this world was created by Giratina as a balance for the real world.

Items

Item Location Games
Griseous Orb Griseous Orb Accessible via the Turnback Cave entrance  Pt 

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Giratina Giratina
D P Pt
Premier Ball Only one
47 One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Trainers

The Journal entry after defeating Cyrus in the Distortion World



After defeating Cyrus, the Journal entry for that day reads "Met Distortion World's Cyrus!".

In the anime

Main article: Reverse World

The Reverse World is the anime counterpart to the Distortion World.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The Distortion World in Pokémon Adventures

The Distortion World makes its first appearance at the Spear Pillar when Cyrus, leader of Team Galactic forces Dialga and Palkia to battle each other, causing a black hole to appear in the sky. Cyrus incorrectly assumes it is the new world that he had intended to create by having the two dragons fight each other but he was later corrected by Charon.

After Cyrus is defeated by Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Charon spies on the heroes as they leave to go take their fallen enemies and Cyrus to the hospital. The machine he is holding is taken by Gym Leader Byron, who accidentally puts it under the hole in sky. This causes a reaction and several black tentacles shoot out from the hole and pull Dialga, Palkia, and the unconscious Cyrus into it. A large serpentine Pokémon then glances at the Pokédex holders before leaving and the hole closing behind it.

Later, it is revealed the bodyguards of Platinum, Paka and Uji, were transported to another dimension by Saturn; Platinum assumes that the location they were transported to was the Distortion World and sets out to find information about it so she can rescue them. The Platinum arc involves Platinum and her ally, International Police member Looker, going to the Battle Frontier to gather information about it.

Artwork

Distortion World Mt Coronet.png
The Distortion World entrance over Mt. Coronet

Layout

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Mt. Coronet

Version 1F B1F B2F B3F
Platinum File:Distortion World 1F.png File:Distortion World B1F.png File:Distortion World B2F.png File:Distortion World B3F.png
B4F B5F B6F B7F
File:Distortion World B4F upper.png
File:Distortion World B4F lower.png
File:Distortion World B5F.png File:Distortion World B6F.png File:Distortion World B7F.png

Turnback Cave

Version Map
Platinum File:Distortion World Turnback Cave.png

Origin

In interviews Junichi Masuda and Takeshi Kawachimaru did for G4, it was revealed that Giratina and the Distortion World are personifications of antimatter. The Distortion World's antimatter affects the real world's matter and vice versa, though they mentioned that antimatter is more fragile than matter.

Trivia

  • Battling Giratina here is the only instance in the Generation IV games where the battle scene does not include a platform graphic underneath the Pokémon.
  • The Distortion World is the only place in which a Pokémon that has used Transform can assume Giratina's Origin Forme in Generation IV. As no Pokémon besides Giratina could hold the Griseous Orb, all Pokémon that transformed into an Origin Forme Giratina would immediately become the Altered Forme outside of this area.
  • Although time is said to not flow here, the game clock counting total gameplay time will still add time spent here and events affected by time, such as Eevee's evolution to Espeon or Umbreon, still occur.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 格的世界 Defied World (M11)
崩潰的世界 Collapsed World (DPA)
毀壞的世界 Destroyed World (Adventures)
France Flag.png French Monde Distorsion
Germany Flag.png German Zerrwelt
Italy Flag.png Italian Mondo Distorto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 깨어진세계 Distortion World
Poland Flag.png Polish Zniekształcony Świat
Romania Flag.png Romanian Lumea Deformată
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mundo Distorsión


Sinnoh
Coal Badge.png Forest Badge.png Cobble Badge.png Fen Badge.png Relic Badge.png Mine Badge.png Icicle Badge.png Beacon Badge.png
Settlements
Twinleaf TownSandgem TownJubilife CityOreburgh CityFloaroma TownEterna CityHearthome City
Solaceon TownVeilstone CityPastoria CityCelestic TownCanalave CitySnowpoint CitySunyshore City
Pokémon LeagueFight AreaSurvival AreaResort Area
Routes
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216217218219220221222223224225226227228229230
Landmarks
Lake Verity (Lakefront) • Oreburgh GateOreburgh MineOreburgh Mining MuseumGlobal Terminal/Global Wonder Station
Ravaged PathFloaroma MeadowValley WindworksEterna ForestOld ChateauUnderground/Grand Underground
Wayward CaveMount CoronetAmity SquareLost TowerHallowed TowerSolaceon RuinsManiac TunnelLake Valor (Lakefront)
Great MarshPokémon MansionTrophy GardenFuego IronworksIron IslandLake Acuity (Lakefront) • Spear PillarVictory Road
Pal Park/Ramanas ParkContest HallBattle ZoneBattle ParkBattle Tower/Battle FrontierStark MountainSnowpoint Temple
Spring PathSendoff SpringTurnback CaveFullmoon IslandNewmoon IslandSeabreak PathFlower ParadiseHall of Origin
Access to
Distortion World
See also
Hisui


Game locations of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Kanto Seafoam IslandsPower PlantVictory RoadCerulean Cave
Route 10Route 25Pewter CityRoaming Pokémon
Sevii Islands Mt. EmberNavel RockBirth Island
Johto Ilex ForestBell TowerWhirl IslandsMt. Silver Cave
Burned TowerEmbedded TowerRoaming Pokémon
Hoenn Desert RuinsIsland CaveAncient TombCave of OriginMarine Cave
Terra CaveSky PillarSouthern IslandSea MauvilleScorched Slab
Pathless PlainNameless CavernFabled CaveGnarled Den
Trackless ForestCrescent IsleSkyRoaming Pokémon
Sinnoh Acuity CavernValor CavernSpear PillarTurnback Cave
Rock Peak RuinsIceberg RuinsIron RuinsSnowpoint Temple
Stark MountainNewmoon IslandFlower ParadiseHall of Origin
Ramanas ParkFloaroma TownRoaming Pokémon
Unova Guidance ChamberTrial ChamberRumination FieldN's CastleAbundant Shrine
Giant ChasmDragonspiral TowerLiberty GardenRoute 11Route 13Route 22
Route 23Celestial TowerNacrene CityUnderground RuinsTwist Mountain
DreamyardMarvelous BridgeReversal MountainCoastal BiomeRoaming Pokémon
Kalos Sea Spirit's DenTeam Flare Secret HQTerminus Cave
Unknown DungeonRoaming Pokémon
Alola Route 16Altar of the SunneAltar of the MooneMount LanakilaMahalo Trail
Ruins of ConflictRuins of LifeRuins of AbundanceRuins of Hope
Aether ParadiseAncient Poni PathLake of the SunneLake of the Moone
Ten Carat HillResolution Cave
Galar Tower summitBattle TowerMaster DojoCrown ShrineMax Lair
Rock Peak RuinsIceberg RuinsIron RuinsSplit-Decision RuinsGiant's Bed
Frigid SeaLakeside CaveBallimere LakeFreezingtonRoaming Pokémon
Hisui Seaside HollowTemple of SinnohAcuity CavernValor CavernVerity Cavern
Lava Dome SanctumMoonview ArenaSnowpoint TempleTurnback CaveBonechill Wastes
Cobalt CoastlandsRamanas IslandScarlet BogCoronet HighlandsFloaro Gardens
Paldea Grasswither ShrineIcerend ShrineGroundblight ShrineFirescourge Shrine
Poco PathArea ZeroArea Zero UnderdepthsGlaseado Mountain
South Province (Area One)Asado DesertWest Province (Area One)East Province (Area Three)
Casseroya LakeNorth Paldean SeaSouth Province (Area Four)North Province (Area Two)
Alfornada CavernGreat Crater of PaldeaTagtree ThicketEast Province (Area One)
South Province (Area Five)Dalizapa PassagePokémon LeagueSocarrat Trail
Kitakami Paradise BarrensWistful FieldsOni MountainDreaded DenLoyalty Plaza
Other Faraway IslandDistortion WorldSinjoh RuinsUltra Space Wilds


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