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'''Giratina''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギラティナ''' ''Giratina'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]].
'''Giratina''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギラティナ''' ''Giratina'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
 
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Giratina transforms from its standard [[#Form data|form]], called its '''Altered Forme''', into a second form, called its '''Origin Forme''', while holding a [[Griseous Core]] or while in its home, the [[Distortion World]].


While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] to or from any other Pokémon, it has a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|second forme]] activated by giving Giratina a [[Timespace orbs|Griseous Orb]] to hold, or while it is in its home, the [[Distortion World]]. Its original forme, '''Altered Forme''', will then become '''Origin Forme'''.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)


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


In Origin Forme, Giratina is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Platinum}}.
Giratina is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Platinum}}, appearing on the boxart in its Origin Forme.


Along with {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, it is a member of the [[creation trio]] of [[Sinnoh]], representing {{wp|antimatter}}.
Along with {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, it is a member of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], representing {{wp|antimatter}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
[[File:Giratina Dimension Transfer Power.png|250px|thumb|left|Giratina creating a portal to the [[Reverse World]] in the anime]]
Giratina is a large gray draconic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with three gold half-rings on each side of its long neck. Its head has a gold crown-like object surrounding it with two large horns pointing sideways. A thick black stripe runs vertically along its front with five red horizontal stripes. In its Altered Forme, it has two large black ghostly wings with three red tips on each that can resemble claws. These wings can change shape as if made of a liquid or gas. Its six legs are thick and have golden claws. Two golden half-circles similar to those on its neck are on each side of each leg, resembling shackles. It has a tail with two band-like markings. Giratina remains in its Altered Forme when outside of its home dimension. It generally moves by levitating itself in the air, as opposed to walking on its six legs.
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 [[Timespace orbs|Griseous Orb]].
Giratina is a highly aggressive and territorial Pokémon that is protective of its home. [[Sinnoh myths|Legends]] claim that Giratina lives in a world on the reverse side of the Pokémon world, and has also been reported to appear in ancient cemeteries. As seen in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Giratina has the power to tear a hole in reality, creating a [[space-time distortion]] along with driving both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} berserk. The rift is also capable of driving [[Noble Pokémon]] into berserk Lord/Lady States. Giratina is said to be equal in strength to Dialga and Palkia. Giratina was banished by {{p|Arceus}} for its violent behavior, though in the anime, it is shown to possess a gentler disposition when in the presence of humans. Giratina at one point carried a large grudge against its creator Arceus and was willing to stand against it with the help of a human named [[Volo]], but after being beaten by a [[Player character|human from another time]] and fleeing, it would start to change its ways and protect the universe from threats such as [[Cyrus]]. Due to its typically violent nature, the history of Giratina was covered up due to ancient people fearing it. Giratina is said to have observed the real world silently while in its home dimension. As depicted in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', Giratina can also open portals through any reflective surface. Giratina's role is to keep both worlds in balance. Giratina also had many different titles to it; ''banished Pokémon'', {{p|Arceus}}'s shadow, the Pokémon of Shadows, and being on the other side of our world.


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. [[Sinnoh myths|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 [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Shadow Force}}.
Giratina is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Shadow Force}} by leveling up, which gives it the ability to temporarily turn invisible.
 
===Forms===
Giratina can change between its Altered Forme and Origin Forme.
 
In its Origin Forme, it takes on a serpentine look. Its legs are reduced to golden-tipped spikes, and four additional golden spikes appear near the edge of its tail. While in Origin Forme, the six gold half-rings can grip objects. The back points of each half-ring have a black ghostly tendril with a red spike at its tip. The horns on its head are now facing the back. The sides of the golden "crown" cover its mouth and separate vertically like an insect's mandible when it opens its mouth. The black vertical stripe is broken into pieces and runs down its body. Giratina can only be in its Origin Forme when in its home, the [[Distortion World]], or when holding either a [[Griseous Orb]] or [[Griseous Core]]. Giratina can also maintain its Origin Forme in the real world without items should it get a sufficient amount of power, enough to potentially be equal to Arceus. Giratina is at its full power when in the Origin Forme, and is always levitated in this state.
 
The Origin Forme of Giratina is said to be Giratina's true form, capable of traveling through and controlling dimensions besides those of time and space. When in its Origin Forme, it can pass through dimensions at will, however, it will turn back to its Altered Forme due to the gravity change from the Distortion World. Giratina has the power to turn itself into a shadow and to merge the Distortion World with the [[Pokémon world]], as seen during the events of [[Spear Pillar]]. However, this has the dangerous side effect of distorting it to the risk of being destroyed.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme anime.png|thumb|250px|left|Altered Forme Giratina in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Altered Forme Giratina in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme anime.png|thumb|250px|Origin Forme Giratina in the anime]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme anime.png|thumb|250px|Origin Forme Giratina in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====Major appearances====
====[[Giratina (movie)]]====
=====[[Giratina (movie)]]=====
{{mov|Giratina}} made its debut in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In the movie, Giratina ambushes and drags {{mov|Dialga}} into the [[Reverse World]] in order to exact revenge against the Temporal Pokémon for causing damage to its home during its fight with {{mov|Palkia}} [[M10|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 debuted in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it sought revenge against {{mov|Dialga}} for the damage it caused to its home, the [[Reverse World]], during its {{pkmn|battle}} with {{mov|Palkia}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. [[Zero]] later attempted to copy Giratina's powers so he could conquer the Reverse World. Throughout the {{pkmn|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.
 
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Giratina was shown for the first time with both the other members of [[Pokémon of Myth|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 {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.


Giratina makes a second appearance in the [[M12|twelfth movie]] alongside {{mov|Dialga}}, {{mov|Palkia}}, and {{p|Arceus}}.
=====Other=====
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', Giratina was one of six [[Legendary Pokémon]] summoned and hypnotized by the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}} as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} summoned to protect the real {{an|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.


====Other====
====Minor appearances====
Giratina appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', along with the other members of [[Creation trio|its trio]], the [[Tao trio]], the [[Eon duo]], {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Regigigas}}.
Giratina made its main series debut in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'' as an illusion that was created by {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}'s {{p|Murkrow}}.


===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', {{MTR}}'s [[boss fantasy]] featured Giratina.
Giratina made its TV debut in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'' as an illusion.


Giratina appeared in Meowth's [[boss fantasy]] in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''.
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Altered Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme PG.png|thumb|250px|Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Generations]]
In ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', Giratina interfered with [[Cyrus]]'s plan to destroy the world and recreate it. It first emerged from the [[Distortion World]] to free {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} from the [[Red Chain]]. Then, it took Cyrus with it back to its homeworld. It was last seen in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Giratina|Origin Forme}}, observing Cyrus as he regained consciousness, realized he was in the Distortion World, and accepted it as the new world he sought.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Giratina briefly appeared in its Origin Forme as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Altered Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
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{{main|Giratina (movie)}}
Giratina appears in ''{{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|manga}}''. Much like in the movie, it attacks Dialga and drags it into the Reverse World, and later is hunted by [[Zero]].
Giratina appeared in {{ma|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 reappears in {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}, where it, Dialga, and Palkia face off against {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.


It reappeared in ''{{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|manga}}'', where it alongside Dialga and Palkia to face off against Arceus.
Giratina also appeared in {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It reappeared in {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pocket Monsters DP===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme Adventures.png|thumb|210px|left|Altered Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Giratina debuted in [[PMDP48]].
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme Adventures.png|thumb|210px|Origin Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Giratina first appeared in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}, where it used its tentacles to drag {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and [[Cyrus]] into the [[Distortion World]].


Giratina serves as the main antagonist in the {{chap|Platinum}}. 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 {{adv|Pearl}} with its signature {{m|Shadow Force}}, although {{adv|Diamond}} took the hit for him. [[Reg]] responded to its Trainer's loss by helping {{p|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 {{OBP|Flint|Elite Four}}, but quickly ended the resistance of their {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Magmortar}}.
A Giratina appeared in [[PMDP57]], where it was flying by.


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 {{m|Draco Meteor}} from [[Cynthia]]'s {{p|Garchomp}} as soon as they arrived back in the Pokémon world. After Charon's arrest by [[Looker]], Giratina rose again and tried to ambush {{adv|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.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Giratina appeared in [[PMHGSS20]], where it battled [[Red's Clefairy]] but fled after Clefairy didn't use any actual attacks.


In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Giratina was created in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], along with Dialga and Palkia, by {{p|Arceus}}' creation process, which was forced by [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Executive (Trainer class)|Four Generals]]. Knowing that the creation process would threaten the [[Johto]] region, Team Rocket's true leader {{adv|Giovanni}} returned with [[Lance]] and [[Pryce]] to keep the creation trio at bay while {{adv|Gold}} tried to calm Arceus down. Giratina was kept at bay by Giovanni and {{adv|Silver|his son's}} {{p|Ursaring}}. Once Arceus was eventually becalmed, Giratina went back to the Distortion World.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Giratina debuted in [[PBK1]] as an image on a box cover. It then physically debuted in [[PBK5]], where it fought [[Yū Shirogane]] and lost.


===In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
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Giratina is a recurring antagonistic force in [[Pokémon Adventures]], where it has a grudge against {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} for keeping it trapped inside the [[Distortion World]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS416|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia VI]]''.
 
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Giratina appeared in [[ABM02]] under the ownership of [[Manabu Kazuo]].
A Giratina appeared in [[ABM02]] under the ownership of [[Manabu Kazuo]].


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[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.
[[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 ''[[DPA27|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 {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}.
 
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==
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Giratina SSB4.png|220px|thumb|Giratina in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.]]
[[File:Giratina SSB4.png|220px|thumb|left|Giratina in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Altered Forme Giratina appears as a Poké Ball summon. It will use {{m|Dragon Breath}} to cause a whirlwind. It also causes damage on contact.
Altered Forme Giratina appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. It uses {{m|Dragon Breath}} to cause a whirlwind. It also causes damage on contact.
 
Altered Forme Giratina also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
 
====Trophy information====
====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''
'''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''


[[File:Giratina SSBU.png|thumb|250px|Giratina in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
'''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!''
'''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!''
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Giratina returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Giratina cannot be summoned on Balloon Fight, Brinstar, Corneria, Dream Land GB, Golden Plains, Green Hill Zone, Jungle Japes, Living Room, Mute City SNES, Reset Bomb Forest, Suzaku Castle, Tomodachi Life, Tortimer Island, WarioWare Inc., or Yoshi's Island. It also appears as two {{sbw|Spirits}}, one in its Altered Forme, which can be enhanced into its Origin Forme.
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==Game data==
==Game data==
[[File:Giratina Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|thumb|right|250px|Giratina with [[Volo]] in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]]]
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Giratina is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Rock Horn]].
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Giratina is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Rock Horn]].
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: Giratina is one of the major antagonists and boss of the game. It is one of {{ga|Arceus}}'s creations alongside {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. In anger for being bannished to the [[Distortion World]] by Arceus, it partnered up with a [[human]] named [[Volo]] and tore open a [[Space-time distortion|rift in space-time]] above [[Mount Coronet]] to try and force Arceus out of hiding.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=A Pokémon that is said to live in [[Distortion World|a world on the reverse side of ours]]. It appears in an ancient cemetery.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the [[Pokémon world|old world]] from the [[Distortion World]].}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=237}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Form|Altered Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=There is one Hisuian verse that tells of a powerful light creating a deep shadow. I imagine that this deep shadow is Giratina.}}
{{Dex/Form|Origin Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Giratina loses its legs upon changing into this form. I believe this Pokémon must hail from a world where the heavens and the earth are as one, though I have no way of proving it.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Turnback Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Distortion World]] ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]])<br>[[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Altered Forme]]){{tt|*|Only appears if KO'd or fled from in the Distortion World}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Distortion World]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small><br>[[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)#Giratina|Only one]]{{tt|*|Only if defeated or fled from when in the Distortion World}}) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] (requires {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Arceus}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] <small>(requires [[Arceus (Pokémon)#In events|Event Arceus]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} <small>(requires {{game|Platinum}})</small>, {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} <small>(requires {{game|Platinum}})</small>, [[#In events|Event]]}}
|}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=FFF|area=[[Soaring in the sky]] (requires Dialga and Palkia in party)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=FFF|area=[[Soaring in the sky]] <small>(requires {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} in [[party]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cave World}}) <small>(requires {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} in party)</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.3.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Legends: Arceus)#Giratina|Only one]]) <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small>}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}}}
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[World Abyss]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[World Abyss]] (Pit) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[World Abyss]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[World Abyss]] (Pit) <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=Ticket for releasing {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}{{tt|*|Altered Forme}}<br>Password{{tt|*|Origin Forme}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=Ticket for releasing {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Garchomp}} <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small><br>Password <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small>}}
|}
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|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]]) <small>('''Altered/Origin Formes''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=''Altered Forme'': [[Wonder Area#Haunted Playland|Wonder Area: Haunted Playland]] <small>(Reward)</small>, [[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]]<br>''Origin Forme'': [[Melodious Woodland#A Colossal Throwdown|Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown]] <small>(Reward)</small>, [[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Wonder Area#Haunted Playland|Wonder Area: Haunted Playland]] <small>(Reward)</small> <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small> <br>[[Melodious Woodland#A Colossal Throwdown|Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown]] <small>(Reward)</small> <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small><br>[[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] <small>('''Altered/Origin Formes''')</small>}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 4|Distortion Island: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 4|Distortion Island: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Special Stages#Escalation Battle|Take on Escalation Battles]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Withered Cemetery|Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery]] <small>(Special Boss)</small> <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Withered Cemetery|Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Zero Isle]] <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 10]] <small>(Origin Forme only)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 10]] <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Escalation battle|Take on Escalation Battles]]'' <small>('''Altered/Origin Formes''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Master Fair {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}}: {{sync|Cynthia|Giratina|sygna=1|Renegade}} <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Giratina|Korean|South Korea|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Giratina|Korean|South Korea|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|German|Europe|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|German|Europe|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 27 to October 11, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 11, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|United States|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 30 to October 20, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Giratina_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|United States|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 30 to October 20, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|All|Japan|100|June 20 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|All|Japan|100|June 20 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|Korean region|Online|100|November 26, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|Korean region|Online|100|November 26, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dahara City Giratina}}
|}
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{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems
|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon
|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon
|hgss1=Griseous Orb|hgss1type=Timespace orbs|hgss1rar=100
|hgss1=Griseous Orb|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=100
|event1=Griseous Orb|event1type=Timespace orbs|event1rar=100
|event1=Griseous Orb|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}
}}


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====Base stats====
====Base stats====
=====Altered Forme=====
=====Altered Forme=====
{{BaseStats
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
|HP=     150
|HP=150
|Attack= 100
|Attack=100
|Defense=120
|Defense=120
|SpAtk= 100
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef= 120
|SpDef=120
|Speed= 90}}
|Speed=90
}}


=====Origin Forme=====
=====Origin Forme=====
{{BaseStats
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
|HP=     150
|HP=150
|Attack= 120
|Attack=120
|Defense=100
|Defense=100
|SpAtk= 120
|SpAtk=120
|SpDef= 100
|SpDef=100
|Speed= 90}}
|Speed=90
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
=====Altered Forme=====
=====Altered Forme=====
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
||type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
|Speed=2
|Speed=2
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=====Origin Forme=====
=====Origin Forme=====
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
||type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
|Speed=3
|Speed=3
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|type1=Ghost
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=   0
|Normal=0
|Fighting= 0
|Fighting=0
|Flying= 100
|Flying=100
|Poison= 50
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 100
|Ground=100
|Rock=   100
|Rock=100
|Bug=     50
|Bug=50
|Ghost= 200
|Ghost=200
|Steel= 100
|Steel=100
|Fire=   50
|Fire=50
|Water=   50
|Water=50
|Grass=   50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=   200
|Ice=200
|Dragon= 200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=   200
|Dark=200
|Fairy= 200
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1}}
|newfighting=1
}}


====Origin Forme====
====Origin Forme====
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|type1=Ghost
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=   0
|Normal=0
|Fighting= 0
|Fighting=0
|Flying= 100
|Flying=100
|Poison= 50
|Poison=50
|Ground=   0
|Ground=0
|Rock=   100
|Rock=100
|Bug=     50
|Bug=50
|Ghost= 200
|Ghost=200
|Steel= 100
|Steel=100
|Fire=   50
|Fire=50
|Water=   50
|Water=50
|Grass=   50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=   200
|Ice=200
|Dragon= 200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=   200
|Dark=200
|Fairy= 200
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|notes=yes
|ghost=helditem
|ghost=helditem
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|newfighting=1
|newfighting=1
|levitate=helditem
|levitate=helditem
|newground=1}}
|newground=1
}}
 
* In [[Generation IV]] only, when Giratina is in its {{form|Giratina|Origin Forme}} due to holding the [[Griseous Orb]], it cannot have its [[Ability]] changed by any means (such as {{m|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Worry Seed}}). Giratina's Ability can still be copied (by {{a|Trace}} or {{m|Role Play}}) or suppressed by {{m|Gastro Acid}}. This effect is unrelated with the Ability itself. Giratina can still have its Ability changed when it is in {{form|Giratina|Altered Forme}}.


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''|Cool|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defog|Flying|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/level6|6|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5||'''|Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|10|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level6|15|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|19|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''|Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|24|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Clever|8|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Scary Face|Normal|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|28|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|33|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Pain Split|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level6|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80||20}}
{{learnlist/level6|42|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|46|Shadow Force|Ghost|Physical|120|100|5||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|50|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''|Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|77|Shadow Force|Ghost|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|||Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status||90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status||85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM51|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80||20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10|||Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|85|15|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cool|1|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM97|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
=====Altered Forme=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||no|yes|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes|Cool|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Pain Split|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20|||no|yes|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Spite|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
 
=====Origin Forme=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||no|yes|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes|Cool|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20|||no|yes|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Spite|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
====Altered Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|body=4
|body=4
|rate=8.2
|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
|IQ=C
|IQ=C
}}
}}
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|field=None
|field=None
|past=NA
|past=NA
|num=S-003
|browser=It spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions and creates gusts of dark wind.
|browser=It spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions and creates gusts of dark wind.
}}
}}
|-
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=487
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
|att2=4|def2=4|speed2=3
}}
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=487
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
|att2=4|def2=4|speed2=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|walk=1.77
|hp=67
|attack=85
|defense=63
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487|num=248
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Blindside
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=284
|attack=187
|defense=225
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Shadow Force}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part 1}}
}}
|}
 
====Origin Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|body=4
|rate=N/A
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=4
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=4
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|walk=1.77
|hp=67
|attack=86
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
}}
|-
|-
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}}
}}
|-
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=487|num=248
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O|num=248
|min=80
|min=80
|max=100
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=0
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skill=Sinister Power
|skilldesc=Attacks do even more damage when you make a match of four.
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo.
|swapper=Cross Attack+
}}
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=487O|num=248
|-
|min=80
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|max=100
|hatch=N/A
|raisemaxlevel=0
|buddy=20
|skill=Sinister Power
|evolution=N/A
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Dark types in a combo.
|stamina=284
|attack=225
|defense=187
|fast={{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Shadow Force}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part 2}}
}}
}}
|}
|}


===Evolution===
===Form data===
Along with the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], Giratina has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme. However, Giratina is unique in that its standard form is called Altered Forme.
 
Giratina's Altered Forme first debuted in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, while its Origin Forme was introduced in {{game|Platinum}}. From Platinum to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, it transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a [[Griseous Orb]]. In Platinum, it also transforms into its Origin Forme while in its home, the [[Distortion World]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, it changes between its forms when exposed to a [[Griseous Core]]. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Giratina transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a Griseous Core. If it is deposited in {{g|HOME}}, it will revert to its Altered Forme.
{{Evobox/Formes
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=487Giratina-Origin
|name1=Giratina
|name1=Giratina
|sprite1=0487Giratina
|forme1=Altered Forme
|loc1=Default form
|type1-1=Ghost
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Dragon
|forme1=Origin Forme
|sprite2=0487Giratina-Origin
|loc1={{color2|000|Distortion World}} or<br>{{color2|000|Held item|held}} Griseous Orb
|forme2=Origin Forme
|item1=Griseous Orb
|loc2={{color2|000|Distortion World}} or {{color2|000|Held item|holding}} a {{color2|000|Griseous Core}}
|sprite2=487Giratina-Altered
|item1=Griseous Core
|forme2=Altered Forme
|itemfile1=Bag Griseous Core SV Sprite.png
|loc2=<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon world}}}}
|itemsize1=40px
}}
 
The forms differ in their [[base stats]]: Giratina's Origin Forme has its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} switched with its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} (its base stat total is unchanged). In Legends: Arceus, its [[signature move]], {{m|Shadow Force}}, has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Forme, as well as a unique animation.
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Giratina|forme=Altered Forme|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|image=487Giratina-Altered|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how=Default form|HP=150|Attack=100|Defense=120|SpAtk=100|SpDef=120|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Giratina|forme=Origin Forme|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|image=487Giratina-Origin|ab=Levitate|how={{color2|000|Distortion World}} or<br>{{color2|000|Held item|holding}} a {{color2|000|Griseous Core}}|HP=150|Attack=120|Defense=100|SpAtk=120|SpDef=100|Speed=90}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0487
|name1=Giratina
|form1=Altered Forme
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Dragon}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/4/2Forms/Pt|ndex=487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/4/2Forms/Pt|ndex=487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/5/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/5/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O|crop=169}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O|crop=173}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/2FormsLA|ndex=487|form1=O|LAcrop=171}}-->
{{Spritebox/8/LA/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O|LAcrop=171}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/2Forms|ndex=0487|form1=O}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|487|Giratina}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|487|Giratina}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Origin Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Origin Forme Giratina in the [[Distortion World]] in {{game|Platinum}}]]
[[File:Origin Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Origin Forme Giratina in the [[Distortion World]] in {{game|Platinum}}]]
[[File:Altered Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Altered Forme Giratina at [[Turnback Cave]] in {{game|Platinum}}]]
[[File:Altered Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Altered Forme Giratina at [[Turnback Cave]] in Pokémon Platinum]]
* Giratina has many differences from the other members of [[creation trio|its trio]]:
* Giratina has many differences from the other members of [[Pokémon of Myth|its trio]]:
** It is the only member with [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]].
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, it has its own unique battle music, can change forms between [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Altered Forme and Origin Forme]], and has two different menu sprites.
** It is the only member without any double resistances.
** It is the only member without any double resistances.
** Its HP is its highest stat rather than Special Attack.
** Its HP is its highest stat rather than Special Attack.
** It does not have a [[timespace orbs|timespace orb]] in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (the [[Timespace orbs|Griseous Orb]] is introduced in Pokémon Platinum).
** It does not have a [[Pokémon of Myth orbs|Pokémon of Myth 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 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 {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Regigigas}}.
** It is separated from the other members of its group in the Pokédex by {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Regigigas}}.
** It is the only member with a catch rate of 3, and the only one without a 100% [[Recruitment|recruit rate]] in the [[Mystery Dungeon]] series.
** It is the only member without a 100% [[Recruitment|recruit rate]] in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon}} series.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Giratina.
** It is the only member whose {{game3|Platinum|box art}} differs from its official art released with {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* Giratina has the highest base stat total of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
* Giratina is tied with {{p|Lunala}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}} {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Calyrex|Shadow Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}} for the highest base stat total of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** Giratina has the highest HP base stat of all Legendary Pokémon, of all Dragon-type Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Drifblim}} for the highest HP base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
** Giratina is tied with {{p|Drifblim}} for the highest base {{stat|HP}} 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, Origin Forme 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 {{m|Shadow Force}} or breaks out of a [[Poké Ball]].
* In Pokémon Platinum, when battled in the Distortion World, it does not have a shadow until it uses {{m|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.
* Giratina is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be obtained in all five of the Generation IV core series handheld games.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the second frame of Giratina's Altered Forme sprite was changed, but the static sprite remained the same.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, 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.
** 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 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 {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in the [[The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon]], [[Fantina]] has an Origin Forme Giratina without a Griseous Orb.
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, [[Fantina]] has an Origin Forme Giratina without a Griseous Orb in [[The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon]].
* Altered Forme Giratina is the heaviest Ghost-type Pokémon and also the heaviest Dragon-type Pokémon.
* Altered Forme Giratina is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** Origin Forme Giratina is the tallest {{Type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** Origin Forme Giratina is both the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon and the tallest [[Generation IV]] Pokémon.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, {{Shiny}} Giratina in its Origin Forme causes a game crash when using {{m|Shadow Force}}. This bug has yet to be fixed.
* The symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Lost Origin}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolLost Origin.png|30px]] resemble Giratina's Origin Forme, seen from the front.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Giratina may be based on Seta, a giant centipede, from the Japanese fairytale, "{{wp|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 {{wp|basilisk}}, and its Origin Forme may be based on a {{wp|snake|serpent}}.
In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru had with {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120924075934/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 (archived)]</ref> In HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Cynthia]] also states this. Its Ghost-type may have been chosen to represent this, being the type of metaphysical and "otherworldly" substances and beings. Additionally, it parallels its counterparts' types; Dialga is part {{type|Steel}}, and Palkia is part {{type|Water}} — all three may reference the three primary {{wp|State of matter|states of matter}}; solid, liquid, and gas.


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 {{wp|sauropod}}.
Giratina may also be based on the biblical figure of the {{wp|fallen angel}}, celestial beings that rebelled against God and were excommunicated to Hell. This is analogous to Giratina, due to being a Pokémon created by {{p|Arceus}} (Pokémon World's God) and excommunicated to another dimension due to its belligerent nature. Nonetheless, it might have drawn inspiration by {{wp|Samael}}, who is the ruler of the 5th Heaven and has grim and destructive duties whilst being a member of a heavenly host; both traits allude to Giratina being the ruler of another dimension ([[Reverse World]]) and its threatening visage. Furthermore, both of Giratina's forms resemble the {{wp|The Beast (Revelation)|Beasts of Revelation}}, with its Altered Form standing for the "Earth Beast", and its Origin Form standing for the "Sea Beast".


Its Origin Forme has a body similar to a serpent, while the six protrusions on its body may be based on a {{wp|scorpion}}'s stinger or {{wp|spider}} legs. This Forme also shares physical traits with the {{wp|Amphiptere}}, a {{wp|European dragon}}-like creature with wings but no legs.
Additionally, Giratina may be based on Seta, a giant centipede, from the Japanese fairy-tale, "{{wp|My Lord Bag of Rice}}", which was said to prey on dragon hatchlings and be as large as a mountain.


Both formes may also be based on the {{wp|Eunice aphroditois|Bobbit worm}}.
In its Altered Forme, Giratina resembles a {{wp|European dragon}}, albeit with six legs instead of the usual four. Its 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 {{wp|sauropod}}.


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.
Its Origin Forme resembles a {{wp|Serpent symbolism|serpent}} or {{wp|Chinese dragon}}; some contemporary depictions of the latter in fantasy works and video games are depicted with six or more legs like Giratina. It has a body similar to the {{wp|Seraph}}im<!--singular "seraph", plural "seraphim", not "seraphs"-->, an archangel commonly known for its six wings, and in some depictions, a serpentine body (due to ''saraph''<!--the angel is spelled Seraph and the noun is saraph, please don't change these as it is not a typo--> meaning ''snake'' or ''serpent'' in Islamic languages). Additionally, "Seraphim" alternatively translates to "''[the] burning one''", which could have been one of the inspirations for Giratina's destructive nature. The exact design of its six wings may be based on a {{wp|scorpion}}'s stinger or {{wp|spider}} legs. This Forme also shares physical traits with the {{wp|Amphiptere}}, a {{wp|European dragon}}-like creature with wings but no legs.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Giratina may be a combination of ''{{wp|girasol}}'' (a type of red {{wp|opal}}), ''{{wp|guillotine}}'', or ''girare'' (Italian for ''to wander around''); and プラチナ ''purachina'' (Japanese for {{wp|platinum}}).
Giratina may be derived from ''platina'' (Spanish for ''platinum''). It may also involve ''guilty'', ''{{wp|guillotine}}'', ギラリ ''girari'' (onomatopoeia for glaring), ''girare'' (Italian for ''to turn around'' or ''to wander''), and possibly ''girasol'' (a type of {{wp|opal}}).
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=騎拉帝納 / 骑拉帝纳 ''Qílādìnà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=騎拉帝納 ''Geihlādainaahp''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as Mandarin name
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Giratina (movie)]]
* [[Giratina (movie)]]
* [[Creation trio]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Alpha Pokémon]]
* [[Space-time distortion]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]


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Renegade Pokémon
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Type
Ghost Dragon
Unknown Unknown
Origin Forme
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Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Origin Forme
Cacophony
Telepathy
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Origin Forme
Cacophony
Levitate
Origin Forme
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
14'09" 4.5 m
Altered Forme
22'08" 6.9 m
Origin Forme
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1653.5 lbs. 750.0 kg
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1433.0 lbs. 650.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
220
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
306
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
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3
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
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Origin Forme
Pokédex color
Black
Base friendship
0
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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 into or from any other Pokémon, Giratina transforms from its standard form, called its Altered Forme, into a second form, called its Origin Forme, while holding a Griseous Core or while in its home, the Distortion World.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)

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

Giratina is the game mascot of Pokémon Platinum, appearing on the boxart in its Origin Forme.

Along with Dialga and Palkia, it is a member of the Pokémon of Myth, representing antimatter.

Biology

Giratina is a large gray draconic Pokémon with three gold half-rings on each side of its long neck. Its head has a gold crown-like object surrounding it with two large horns pointing sideways. A thick black stripe runs vertically along its front with five red horizontal stripes. In its Altered Forme, it has two large black ghostly wings with three red tips on each that can resemble claws. These wings can change shape as if made of a liquid or gas. Its six legs are thick and have golden claws. Two golden half-circles similar to those on its neck are on each side of each leg, resembling shackles. It has a tail with two band-like markings. Giratina remains in its Altered Forme when outside of its home dimension. It generally moves by levitating itself in the air, as opposed to walking on its six legs.

Giratina is a highly aggressive and territorial Pokémon that is protective of its home. Legends claim that Giratina lives in a world on the reverse side of the Pokémon world, and has also been reported to appear in ancient cemeteries. As seen in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Giratina has the power to tear a hole in reality, creating a space-time distortion along with driving both Dialga and Palkia berserk. The rift is also capable of driving Noble Pokémon into berserk Lord/Lady States. Giratina is said to be equal in strength to Dialga and Palkia. Giratina was banished by Arceus for its violent behavior, though in the anime, it is shown to possess a gentler disposition when in the presence of humans. Giratina at one point carried a large grudge against its creator Arceus and was willing to stand against it with the help of a human named Volo, but after being beaten by a human from another time and fleeing, it would start to change its ways and protect the universe from threats such as Cyrus. Due to its typically violent nature, the history of Giratina was covered up due to ancient people fearing it. Giratina is said to have observed the real world silently while in its home dimension. As depicted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Giratina can also open portals through any reflective surface. Giratina's role is to keep both worlds in balance. Giratina also had many different titles to it; banished Pokémon, Arceus's shadow, the Pokémon of Shadows, and being on the other side of our world.

Giratina is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Shadow Force by leveling up, which gives it the ability to temporarily turn invisible.

Forms

Giratina can change between its Altered Forme and Origin Forme.

In its Origin Forme, it takes on a serpentine look. Its legs are reduced to golden-tipped spikes, and four additional golden spikes appear near the edge of its tail. While in Origin Forme, the six gold half-rings can grip objects. The back points of each half-ring have a black ghostly tendril with a red spike at its tip. The horns on its head are now facing the back. The sides of the golden "crown" cover its mouth and separate vertically like an insect's mandible when it opens its mouth. The black vertical stripe is broken into pieces and runs down its body. Giratina can only be in its Origin Forme when in its home, the Distortion World, or when holding either a Griseous Orb or Griseous Core. Giratina can also maintain its Origin Forme in the real world without items should it get a sufficient amount of power, enough to potentially be equal to Arceus. Giratina is at its full power when in the Origin Forme, and is always levitated in this state.

The Origin Forme of Giratina is said to be Giratina's true form, capable of traveling through and controlling dimensions besides those of time and space. When in its Origin Forme, it can pass through dimensions at will, however, it will turn back to its Altered Forme due to the gravity change from the Distortion World. Giratina has the power to turn itself into a shadow and to merge the Distortion World with the Pokémon world, as seen during the events of Spear Pillar. However, this has the dangerous side effect of distorting it to the risk of being destroyed.

Altered Forme Origin Forme
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In the anime

Main series

Altered Forme Giratina in the anime
Origin Forme Giratina in the anime

Major appearances

Giratina (movie)

Giratina debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it sought revenge against Dialga for the damage it caused to its home, the Reverse World, during its battle 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.

In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Giratina 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 Arceus.

Other

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Giratina was 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.

In Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, Meowth's boss fantasy featured Giratina.

Pokémon Generations

Altered Forme Giratina in Pokémon Generations
Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Generations

In The New World, Giratina interfered with Cyrus's 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 homeworld. 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.

GOTCHA!

A Giratina briefly appeared in its Origin Forme as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Altered Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures
Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Giratina (movie)

Giratina appeared 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 reappears in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where it, Dialga, and Palkia face off against Arceus.

Giratina also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of Giratina and the Sky Warrior. It reappeared in the graphic novel adaptation of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Pocket Monsters DP

Giratina debuted in PMDP48.

A Giratina appeared in PMDP57, where it was flying by.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

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

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Giratina debuted in PBK1 as an image on a box cover. It then physically debuted in PBK5, where it fought Yū Shirogane and lost.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)

Giratina is a recurring antagonistic force in Pokémon Adventures, where it has a grudge against Dialga and Palkia for keeping it trapped inside the Distortion World. It first appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia VI.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

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

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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 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 uses Dragon Breath to cause a whirlwind. It also causes damage on contact.

Altered Forme Giratina also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

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

Giratina in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Giratina returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Giratina cannot be summoned on Balloon Fight, Brinstar, Corneria, Dream Land GB, Golden Plains, Green Hill Zone, Jungle Japes, Living Room, Mute City SNES, Reset Bomb Forest, Suzaku Castle, Tomodachi Life, Tortimer Island, WarioWare Inc., or Yoshi's Island. It also appears as two Spirits, one in its Altered Forme, which can be enhanced into its Origin Forme.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Pt: #210
Johto
#—
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 Unova
#—
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 Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#237
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Altered Forme
Brilliant Diamond A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus There is one Hisuian verse that tells of a powerful light creating a deep shadow. I imagine that this deep shadow is Giratina.
Origin Forme
Legends: Arceus Giratina loses its legs upon changing into this form. I believe this Pokémon must hail from a world where the heavens and the earth are as one, though I have no way of proving it.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Turnback Cave (Only one) (Altered Forme)
Platinum
Distortion World (Only one) (Origin Forme)
Turnback Cave (Only one*) (Altered Forme)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Sinjoh Ruins (requires Event Arceus) (Only one) (Origin Forme)
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) (Altered Forme)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cave World) (requires Dialga and Palkia in party) (Only one) (Altered Forme)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (Altered Forme)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Turnback Cave (Only one) (Altered Forme)
Legends: Arceus
Cobalt Coastlands: Turnback Cave (Only one) (Origin Forme)
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Pokémon HOME


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
World Abyss (Pit) (Altered Forme)
MD Sky
World Abyss (Pit) (Altered Forme)
Rumble
Ticket for releasing Gengar, Spiritomb, Dusknoir, Dragonite and Garchomp (Altered Forme)
Password (Origin Forme)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Hauntyard: All (Random Legendary Encounters) (Altered/Origin Formes)
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Haunted Playland (Reward) (Altered Forme)
Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown (Reward) (Origin Forme)
Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale (Altered/Origin Formes)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 4
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery (Special Boss) (Altered Forme)
Super MD
Zero Isle (Origin Forme)
Picross
Area 14: Stage 10 (Origin Forme)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Take on Escalation Battles (Altered/Origin Formes)
Masters EX
Master Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) & Giratina (Altered Forme)


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 10/12 Giratina Korean South Korea 100Shiny September 14 to October 6, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Giratina English Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa 100Shiny September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Giratina French Europe, the Americas, and Australia 100Shiny September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Giratina German Europe 100Shiny September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Giratina Italian Europe, the Americas, and Australia 100Shiny September 27 to October 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Giratina Spanish Europe, the Americas, and Australia 100Shiny September 27 to October 11, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Giratina English United States 100Shiny 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 Griseous Orb (100%)
Events* Griseous Orb Griseous Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Altered Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
150
210 - 257 410 - 504
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
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
150
210 - 257 410 - 504
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Origin Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Defog Flying Status 0000 00——% 15
077 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
1414 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
2121 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10
2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3535 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
4242 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100100% 15
4949 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
5656 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00——% 20
6363 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15
7070 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
7777 Shadow Force Ghost Physical 120120 100100% 5
8484 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000 00——% 5
  • 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM044Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM078Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM097Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM112Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM119Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM151Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM169Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM178Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM197Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM198Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110110 090}}90% 5
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM219Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
TM222Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 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 or an alternate form of Giratina
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Side game data

Altered Forme

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 487.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 50%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist:
(present)
Ghost Assist.png
Ghost
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry S-003
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 Rumble Rush
Rush487Body.png Walking Speed: 1.77 seconds Base HP: 67
Base Attack: 85 Base Defense: 63 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ghost
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 10

#248
Shuffle487.png

Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Blindside


Pokémon GO
GO487.png Base HP: 284 Base Attack: 187 Base Defense: 225
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw, Ancient Power, Shadow Sneak, Shadow Force

Origin Forme

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 487O.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: N/A%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush487OBody.png Walking Speed: 1.77 seconds Base HP: 67
Base Attack: 86 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ghost
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT487.png

Power of Five
Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ghost
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 10

#248
Shuffle487O.png

Sinister Power
Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+


Pokémon GO
GO487O.png Base HP: 284 Base Attack: 225 Base Defense: 187
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Dragon Pulse, Ominous Wind, Shadow Ball, Shadow Force

Form data

Along with the other members of the Pokémon of Myth, Giratina has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme. However, Giratina is unique in that its standard form is called Altered Forme.

Giratina's Altered Forme first debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, while its Origin Forme was introduced in Pokémon Platinum. From Platinum to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a Griseous Orb. In Platinum, it also transforms into its Origin Forme while in its home, the Distortion World. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it changes between its forms when exposed to a Griseous Core. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Giratina transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a Griseous Core. If it is deposited in Pokémon HOME, it will revert to its Altered Forme.

The forms differ in their base stats: Giratina's Origin Forme has its Defense and Special Defense switched with its Attack and Special Attack (its base stat total is unchanged). In Legends: Arceus, its signature move, Shadow Force, has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Forme, as well as a unique animation.

487Giratina-Altered.png
Giratina
Altered Forme
 Ghost  Dragon 
Pressure
Hidden: Telepathy
Default form
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
150 100 120 100 120 90
487Giratina-Origin.png
Giratina
Origin Forme
 Ghost  Dragon 
Levitate
Distortion World or
holding a Griseous Core
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
150 120 100 120 100 90

Evolution data

0487Giratina.png
Unevolved
Giratina
Altered Forme
 Ghost  Dragon 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 487.png Spr b 4d 487.png Spr 4p 487.png Spr b 4p 487.png Spr 4h 487.png Spr b 4h 487.png
Front Back Spr 4p 487O.png Spr b 4p 487O.png Spr 4h 487O.png Spr b 4h 487O.png
Spr 4d 487 s.png Spr b 4d 487 s.png Spr 4p 487 s.png Spr b 4p 487 s.png Spr 4h 487 s.png Spr b 4h 487 s.png
Front Back Spr 4p 487O s.png Spr b 4p 487O s.png Spr 4h 487O s.png Spr b 4h 487O s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 487.png Spr b 5b 487.png Spr 5b2 487.png Spr b 5b2 487.png
Spr 5b 487O.png Spr b 5b 487O.png Spr 5b2 487O.png Spr b 5b2 487O.png
Spr 5b 487 s.png Spr b 5b 487 s.png Spr 5b2 487 s.png Spr b 5b2 487 s.png
Spr 5b 487O s.png Spr b 5b 487O s.png Spr 5b2 487O s.png Spr b 5b2 487O s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 487.png
Spr b 6x 487.png
Spr 6o 487.png
Spr b 6o 487.png
Spr 6x 487O.png
Spr b 6x 487O.png
Spr 6o 487O.png
Spr b 6o 487O.png
Spr 6x 487 s.png
Spr b 6x 487 s.png
Spr 6o 487 s.png
Spr b 6o 487 s.png
Spr 6x 487O s.png
Spr b 6x 487O s.png
Spr 6o 487O s.png
Spr b 6o 487O s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 487.png
Spr b 7s 487.png
Spr 7s 487.png
Spr b 7s 487.png
Spr 7s 487O.png
Spr b 7s 487O.png
Spr 7s 487O.png
Spr b 7s 487O.png
Spr 7s 487 s.png
Spr b 7s 487 s.png
Spr 7s 487 s.png
Spr b 7s 487 s.png
Spr 7s 487O s.png
Spr b 7s 487O s.png
Spr 7s 487O s.png
Spr b 7s 487O s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 487.png
Spr 8a 487 s.png
Spr 8a 487O.png
Spr 8a 487O s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0487.png HOME0487 s.png
HOME0487O.png HOME0487O s.png
487MS.png 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
  • Giratina has many differences from the other members of its trio:
    • In Platinum, it has its own unique battle music, can change forms between Altered Forme and Origin Forme, and has two different menu sprites.
    • It is the only member without any double resistances.
    • Its HP is its highest stat rather than Special Attack.
    • It does not have a Pokémon of Myth 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 without a 100% recruit rate in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series.
    • It is the only member whose box art differs from its official art released with Diamond and Pearl.
  • Giratina is tied with Lunala, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Shadow Rider Calyrex for the highest base stat total of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
    • Giratina is tied with Drifblim for the highest base HP stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
  • In Pokémon Platinum, Origin Forme 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 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, Fantina has an Origin Forme Giratina without a Griseous Orb in The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon.
  • Altered Forme Giratina is the heaviest Ghost-type Pokémon.
  • In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Shiny Giratina in its Origin Forme causes a game crash when using Shadow Force. This bug has yet to be fixed.
  • The symbols for the Platinum expansion SetSymbolPlatinum.png and the Lost Origin expansion SetSymbolLost Origin.png resemble Giratina's Origin Forme, seen from the front.

Origin

In interviews Junichi Masuda and Takeshi Kawachimaru had 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. Its Ghost-type may have been chosen to represent this, being the type of metaphysical and "otherworldly" substances and beings. Additionally, it parallels its counterparts' types; Dialga is part Steel-type, and Palkia is part Water-type — all three may reference the three primary states of matter; solid, liquid, and gas.

Giratina may also be based on the biblical figure of the fallen angel, 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 ruler of the 5th Heaven and has grim and destructive duties whilst being a member of a heavenly host; both traits allude to Giratina being the ruler of another dimension (Reverse World) and its threatening visage. 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".

Additionally, Giratina may be based on Seta, a giant centipede, from the Japanese fairy-tale, "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 resembles a European dragon, albeit with six legs instead of the usual four. Its 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 resembles a serpent or Chinese dragon; some contemporary depictions of the latter in fantasy works and video games are depicted with six or more legs like Giratina. It has a body similar to the Seraphim, an archangel commonly known for its six wings, and in some depictions, a serpentine body (due to saraph meaning snake or serpent in Islamic languages). Additionally, "Seraphim" alternatively translates to "[the] burning one", which could have been one of the inspirations for Giratina's destructive nature. The exact design of its six wings 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.

Name origin

Giratina may be derived from platina (Spanish for platinum). It may also involve guilty, guillotine, ギラリ girari (onomatopoeia for glaring), girare (Italian for to turn around or to wander), and possibly girasol (a type of opal).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ギラティナ Giratina From platina and possibly guilty, guillotine, ギラリ girari, girare, and girasol
France Flag.png French Giratina Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Giratina Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Giratina Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Giratina Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 기라티나 Giratina Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 騎拉帝納 / 骑拉帝纳 Qílādìnà Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 騎拉帝納 Geihlādainaahp Transcription of Japanese name


Altered Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese アナザーフォルム Another Forme
Chinese Cantonese 別種形態 Bihtjúng Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 別種形態 / 别种形态 Biézhǒng Xíngtài
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Aangepaste Forme
France Flag.png French Forme Alternative
Germany Flag.png German Wandelform
India Flag.png Hindi अनदर फ़ॉर्म Another Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Bentuk Alter
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Alterata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 어나더폼 Another Forme
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Alterada
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Modificada
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟอร์มดัดแปลง Fom Datplaeng
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Değişmiş Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Dạng biến đổi

Origin Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese オリジンフォルム Origin Forme
Chinese Cantonese 起源形態 Héiyùhn Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 起源形態 / 起源形态 Qǐyuán Xíngtài
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Generation I: ArticunoZapdosMoltresMewtwo
Generation II: RaikouEnteiSuicuneLugiaHo-Oh
Generation III: RegirockRegiceRegisteelLatias
LatiosKyogreGroudonRayquaza
Generation IV: UxieMespritAzelfDialgaPalkia
HeatranRegigigasGiratinaCresselia
Generation V: CobalionTerrakionVirizionTornadusThundurus
ReshiramZekromLandorusKyurem
Generation VI: XerneasYveltalZygarde
Generation VII: Type: NullSilvallyTapu KokoTapu LeleTapu BuluTapu Fini
CosmogCosmoemSolgaleoLunalaNecrozma
Generation VIII: ZacianZamazentaEternatusKubfuUrshifu
RegielekiRegidragoGlastrierSpectrierCalyrexEnamorus
Generation IX: Wo-ChienChien-PaoTing-LuChi-YuKoraidonMiraidon
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