Giratina Best Moveset
150 HP and 120/120 balanced defenses on Ghost/Dragon with AbilityPressure forcing double PP. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureImpish creates one of the most durable defensive walls available. The moveset absorbs damage from both sides through sheer bulk and fires back with 100/100 mixed offenses. S-Tier through raw survivability behind elite HP and defenses.
Ghost/Dragon with 150/120/120 defenses in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). The premier wall in the restricted format. Will-O-Wisp, Dragon Tail forcing switches, and bulk that most restricted Pokemon couldn't break through.
Best Moves
Best Build
Giratina best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Will O Wisp
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Levitate removed the Ground weakness in Gen V (Black & White), leaving only Ice, Ghost, Dragon, and Dark as super-effective threats. Two gens as the restricted format's best wall.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Will O Wisp
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Fairy-type arrived and hit Ghost/Dragon super-effectively in Gen VI (X & Y), but Giratina's bulk absorbed even Fairy attacks from most threats. Three gens in the restricted format.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Rest
- Will O Wisp
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Giratina walled Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Ghost/Dragon typing let it check the two most dominant Pokemon in the restricted format simultaneously.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Defog
- Rest
- Dragon Tail
Five gens as the restricted format's defensive anchor in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Dynamax Max Wyrmwind lowered opponents' Attack, turning Giratina into an even harder wall to break.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Rest
- Defog
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Six gens in the restricted format in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Ghost/Dragon walling with 150 HP and 120 defenses never stopped being effective at the highest competitive level.
Wall Moveset
- Defog
- Defog
- Rest
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Giratina Weakness
Giratina's Ghost/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Giratina's overall bulk (150/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Giratina Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Giratina
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Giratina builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn2-3% Scald3-3% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Cinderace builds →U Turn5-6% Sucker Punch 2x20-24% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Gliscor builds →Earthquake10-12% Knock Off 2x13-15% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Evolution
You can't breed Giratina or evolve it into anything else. This Ghost/Dragon legendary packs 680 stats and doesn't need a chain to be relevant. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Giratina
No wild encounters for Giratina in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Giratina is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
You'll find Giratina at Turnback Cave as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Giratina in Legends: Arceus
Giratina can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Giratina cannot be caught in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Giratina in Sword & Shield. It's available in Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Giratina cannot be caught in the wild in Sword & Shield, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Raw HP carries Giratina's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A near-impossible to catch Renegade Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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.
Giratina Guide
At 680 BST, Giratina is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wall.
Watch for Weavile (Ice), Dusknoir (Ghost), and Kingdra (Dragon) when using Giratina. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Giratina has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Levitate is what you want on Giratina. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. On wall sets, Levitate pairs with Giratina's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Giratina is a mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
Giratina has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Diamond & Pearl, Giratina has been featured in 13 titles across 7 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves