Is Giratina Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Transfer-only. Giratina isn't catchable in Sun and Moon. No Griseous Orb to access Origin Forme either.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Giratina resists most of Hala's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
Giratina resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Giratina resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Giratina resists most of Totem Kommo-o's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Giratina resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Giratina cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Giratina in Sun & Moon
Giratina doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Giratina cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x47-57% Bite 2x31-38% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Sableye builds →Thief 2x30-36% Astonish 2x16-20% | ||
 Deino DarkDragon | C | |
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x40-47% Bite 2x18-21% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x45-53% Bite 2x29-35% | ||
 Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x16-19% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Deino builds →Bite 2x26-31% Dragon Breath 2x21-25% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x29-34% Shadow Sneak 2x21-25% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x37-43% Bite 2x16-19% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x41-49% Bite 2x27-33% | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x14-17% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Deino builds →Bite 2x24-29% Dragon Breath 2x19-23% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x27-32% Shadow Sneak 2x19-23% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x35-42% Bite 2x16-19% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x40-48% Bite 2x27-32% | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x13-16% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Misdreavus builds →Hex 2x31-37% Thief 2x16-19% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Deino builds →Bite 2x25-29% Dragon Breath 2x19-24% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x36-43% Bite 2x14-17% | ||
 Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Honedge builds →Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Brutal Swing 2x18-22% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x40-48% Crunch 2x35-41% Shadow Claw 2x31-37% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Deino builds →Crunch 2x30-36% Dragon Tail 2x24-29% | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x13-17% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x59-69% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Bite 2x14-18% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x46-54% Shadow Claw 2x31-36% Ice Beam 2x26-31% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x53-62% Sucker Punch 2x19-23% | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Ice Beam 2x18-21% Shadow Ball 2x17-20% Disarming Voice 2x14-17% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Claw 2x56-66% Crunch 2x37-44% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x57-67% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Bite 2x14-17% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x48-57% Shadow Claw 2x26-31% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x44-52% Shadow Claw 2x29-35% Ice Beam 2x25-29% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Decidueye builds →Spirit Shackle 2x43-51% Sucker Punch 2x25-30% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x50-59% Sucker Punch 2x17-20% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x57-68% Shadow Ball 2x34-41% Bite 2x14-17% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x59-69% Ice Beam 2x38-44% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x56-67% Thief 2x13-16% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x22-26% Night Slash 2x15-18% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x50-58% Shadow Claw 2x29-34% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x83-98% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Assurance 2x28-33% | ||
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x35-41% Ice Beam 2x26-31% Shadow Ball 2x23-28% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x65-77% Moonblast 2x41-49% Ice Beam 2x39-46% Night Daze 2x37-44% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Kommo-o builds →Outrage 2x65-77% Shadow Claw 2x26-30% Brutal Swing 2x22-26% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x62-73% Dark Pulse 2x48-57% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Ho-Oh builds →Earthquake13-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz8-10% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Giratina Evolutions
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
SM Giratina Best Moveset
150 HP with 120/120 defenses in Altered Forme absorbs hits at legendary levels, and Origin Forme shifts to 120/120 offenses with Held ItemGriseous Orb. Ghost/Dragon TermStab fires at 100 Sp. Atk or 120 with the orb. AbilityPressure doubles PP. The moveset earns S-tier through forme flexibility between defensive wall and offensive threat.
Best Build
Giratina best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Defog
- Rest
- Dragon Tail
Moves List
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Giratina won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Draco Meteor and Shadow Force anchor the STAB core.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Giratina Sun & Moon Guide
For the Sun & Moon meta, 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. Toxic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
For Sun & Moon, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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