For the Diamond & Pearl 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 tank.

What is Giratina weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Weavile (Ice), Dusknoir (Ghost), and Kingdra (Dragon) when using Giratina. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. Giratina has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Giratina?

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.

What role does Giratina play in battle?

Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Giratina is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.

What counters Giratina?

For Diamond & Pearl, 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.

Giratina - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Tank

STier

90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Legend

HP150

Attack100

Defense120

Sp. Atk100

Sp. Def120

Speed90

Total680

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height4.5 m

Weight750.0 kg

Base XP340

Abilities

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

TelepathyHANot in game

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

EV Yield

HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe

Strong HP training target

Pokedex Entries

A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.

Giratina Weakness

Giratina's Ghost/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, Dragon, and Dark. 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.

Giratina Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Poison, Bug
0x (Immune)	Normal, Fighting

Type ChartGood

4Weak

6Resist

2Immune

Score+4

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ice Ghost Dragon Dark

½xResist

Fire Water Electric Grass Poison Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Normal Fighting

STAB (3)

Psychic Ghost Dragon

How to Beat Giratina in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 33-39% Sucker Punch 2x 29-35% Feint Attack 2x 26-31% Ominous Wind 2x 26-31% View Spiritomb builds →
Sneasel DarkIce	C
Available Moves Moves BlizzardTM14 Ice BeamTM13 Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Giratina Blizzard 2x 24-28% Ice Beam 2x 19-22% Shadow Ball 2x 12-14% Shadow Claw 2x 20-24% View Sneasel builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ice FangLv. 1 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 16-19% Ice Fang 2x 18-21% Knock Off 2x 27-32% Bite 2x 25-29% View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves BlizzardTM14 Ice BeamTM13 Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 44 Damage vs Giratina Blizzard 2x 26-31% Ice Beam 2x 21-25% Shadow Ball 2x 19-22% Sucker Punch 2x 39-46% View Absol builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Knock OffLv. 29 Feint AttackLv. 32 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 26-31% Shadow Claw 2x 25-29% Knock Off 2x 24-28% Feint Attack 2x 21-25% View Sableye builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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

No Evolution

#487GiratinaDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Diamond & Pearl Giratina Best Moveset

Best Build

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Moves

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

Lv 1

Dragon Breath

—6010020Dragon

Lv 1

Scary Face

D—9010Normal

Lv 10

Ominous Wind

C601005Ghost

Lv 20

Ancient Power

C601005Rock

Lv 30

Dragon Claw

B8010015Dragon

Lv 40

Shadow Force

—1201005Ghost

Lv 50

Heal Block

——10015Psychic

Lv 60

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

Lv 70

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 80

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

Lv 90

Aura Sphere

C90—20Fighting

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM79

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

HM05

Defog

———15Flying

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM02

Dragon Claw

B8010015Dragon

TM59

Dragon Pulse

B9010010Dragon

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

C8010010Grass

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

HM02

Fly

C909515Flying

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM23

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

HM08

Rock Climb

—908520Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

B8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

C60—20Electric

TM62

Silver Wind

C601005Bug

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM47

Steel Wing

C709025Steel

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM25

Thunder

C1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9510015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

C—7515Fire

Egg Moves

Giratina doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Draco Meteor

B140905Dragon

How to Get Giratina in Diamond & Pearl

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 to Catch Giratina in Diamond & Pearl

Turnback Cave - Section 4

PearlInteract with Pokemon Lv.70 Cave

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Turnback Cave - Section 4

DiamondInteract with Pokemon Lv.70 Cave

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Giratina Guide

For the Diamond & Pearl 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 tank.
In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Weavile (Ice), Dusknoir (Ghost), and Kingdra (Dragon) when using Giratina. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. Giratina has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
For Diamond & Pearl, 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

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Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PursuitLv. 5 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Giratina Thief 2x 27-32% Pursuit 2x 19-23% Astonish 2x 10-12% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Giratina Thief 2x 14-17% Astonish 2x 12-14% View Misdreavus builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PaybackLv. 17 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Giratina Thief 2x 13-15% Payback 2x 11-13% Astonish 2x 12-14% View Drifloon builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 35-41% Feint Attack 2x 27-32% Ominous Wind 2x 27-32% Thief 2x 27-32% View Spiritomb builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 32-39% Thief 2x 13-16% Payback 2x 12-14% Astonish 2x 11-13% View Misdreavus builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 22-26% Assurance 2x 25-30% Thief 2x 25-30% Payback 2x 22-26% View Murkrow builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 27-32% Ominous Wind 2x 20-24% Thief 2x 12-14% Payback 2x 11-13% View Drifloon builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 13-16% Shadow Claw 2x 16-19% Thief 2x 22-26% Payback 2x 18-22% View Stunky builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 35-41% Feint Attack 2x 27-32% Ominous Wind 2x 27-32% Thief 2x 27-32% View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ice FangLv. 1 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 18-22% Ice Fang 2x 19-23% Knock Off 2x 29-35% Bite 2x 27-32% View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves BlizzardTM14 Ice BeamTM13 Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Giratina Blizzard 2x 28-33% Ice Beam 2x 23-27% Shadow Ball 2x 20-24% Shadow Claw 2x 27-32% View Absol builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 32-39% Thief 2x 13-16% Payback 2x 12-14% Astonish 2x 11-13% View Misdreavus builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 22-26% Assurance 2x 25-30% Thief 2x 25-30% Payback 2x 22-26% View Murkrow builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 34-40% Sucker Punch 2x 31-36% Feint Attack 2x 26-31% Ominous Wind 2x 26-31% View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ice FangLv. 1 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 16-19% Ice Fang 2x 18-22% Knock Off 2x 27-33% Bite 2x 26-31% View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves BlizzardTM14 Ice BeamTM13 Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Giratina Blizzard 2x 27-32% Ice Beam 2x 21-25% Shadow Ball 2x 19-23% Shadow Claw 2x 25-30% View Absol builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 32-38% Thief 2x 13-16% Payback 2x 11-13% Astonish 2x 10-13% View Misdreavus builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 Feint AttackLv. 35 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 21-25% Assurance 2x 24-29% Feint Attack 2x 24-29% Thief 2x 24-29% View Murkrow builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 33-39% Sucker Punch 2x 30-35% Feint Attack 2x 25-30% Ominous Wind 2x 25-30% View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ice FangLv. 1 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 16-19% Ice Fang 2x 18-21% Knock Off 2x 27-32% Bite 2x 25-30% View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves BlizzardTM14 Ice BeamTM13 Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Giratina Blizzard 2x 25-30% Ice Beam 2x 21-25% Shadow Ball 2x 19-22% Shadow Claw 2x 25-30% View Absol builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 31-37% Thief 2x 12-15% Payback 2x 10-12% Astonish 2x 10-12% View Misdreavus builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Knock OffLv. 29 Feint AttackLv. 32 Damage vs Giratina Shadow Ball 2x 25-30% Shadow Claw 2x 25-30% Knock Off 2x 24-29% Feint Attack 2x 21-25% View Sableye builds →