Everything about Giratina's stat line is built to win. 150 base HP leads the way, and even its worst stat (90 Speed) isn't a real liability. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Renegade Pokemon.
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.
A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
Giratina Weakness
GoodGiratina's Ghost/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, Dragon, and Dark moves. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Giratina's overall bulk (150/120/120) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
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 tank.
Giratina doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Ghost/Dragon type with 680 BST.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one — that's the one you want on Giratina. Telepathy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Giratina is a mixed attacker — base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Giratina appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
First obtainable in Diamond & Pearl, Giratina has been featured in 13 titles across 6 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A