Is Giratina Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ultra Wormhole postgame. Ghost/Dragon with 680 BST. Postgame collection piece.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Giratina has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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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 resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Giratina resists most of Sophocles'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 Nanu's team.
Giratina resists most of Mina'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 Molayne'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 has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Catch Giratina on Ultra Space Wilds (interact, Lv 60). LIMITED; Dialga & Palkia in party. Encounter through Ultra Wormholes in Ultra Space Wilds during post-game
How to Get Giratina in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Giratina is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Get Giratina in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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. Giratina's overall bulk (150/120/120) 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 2x38-46% Bite 2x26-31% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x36-42% Draining Kiss 2x19-23% Thief 2x14-18% Lick 2x8-10% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Sableye builds →Thief 2x26-31% Shadow Sneak 2x19-23% | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x28-35% Astonish 2x10-13% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x34-40% Bite 2x14-17% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x37-43% Bite 2x24-29% | ||
 Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x12-14% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x32-38% Draining Kiss 2x17-21% Thief 2x13-15% Lick 2x8-10% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x27-32% Astonish 2x10-12% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x36-44% Bite 2x16-19% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x40-47% Bite 2x26-31% | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x13-16% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x34-41% Draining Kiss 2x19-23% Thief 2x14-17% Lick 2x8-10% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x29-34% Astonish 2x10-13% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x34-40% Bite 2x13-16% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x35-42% Bite 2x24-28% | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x13-16% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x31-37% Draining Kiss 2x18-21% Thief 2x12-14% Lick 2x7-9% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x25-29% Astonish 2x9-11% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x35-42% Bite 2x14-17% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x37-44% Crunch 2x32-38% | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x12-14% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x33-39% Draining Kiss 2x18-22% Thief 2x12-14% Lick 2x6-8% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Drifblim builds →Hex 2x29-35% Thief 2x17-20% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x51-60% Shadow Ball 2x31-36% Bite 2x14-16% | ||
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x32-38% Ice Beam 2x24-29% Shadow Ball 2x22-26% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x21-24% Night Slash 2x14-16% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x46-54% Shadow Ball 2x28-34% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Decidueye builds →Phantom Force 2x44-53% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x50-59% Ice Beam 2x31-37% Shadow Ball 2x28-33% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Bite 2x13-15% | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x31-36% Ice Beam 2x23-27% Shadow Ball 2x20-24% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x47-56% Shadow Claw 2x23-27% Dragon Tail 2x20-24% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x19-23% Night Slash 2x13-15% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x70-83% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% Assurance 2x24-28% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x56-66% Moonblast 2x35-41% Ice Beam 2x33-40% Night Daze 2x31-37% | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x29-35% Ice Beam 2x22-26% Shadow Ball 2x20-24% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x49-58% Shadow Ball 2x24-28% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Bite 2x12-14% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% Assurance 2x24-29% | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x31-36% Ice Beam 2x23-27% Shadow Ball 2x20-24% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x56-66% Moonblast 2x36-42% Ice Beam 2x34-40% Night Daze 2x32-38% | ||
 Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x60-71% Crunch 2x27-32% Shadow Claw 2x24-28% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Rayquaza builds →Dragon Pulse 2x52-61% Ice Beam 2x37-43% Crunch 2x33-39% Shadow Claw 2x29-34% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Ho-Oh builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz7-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz9-11% | ||
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
USUM Giratina Best Moveset
Ghost/Dragon at 150 HP with 120/120 defenses in Altered Forme. Origin Forme shifts to 120 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk at reduced defenses with Held ItemGriseous Orb boosting Ghost and Dragon moves. AbilityPressure burns PP. The moveset holds S-tier through one of the bulkiest profiles in the format with two forms serving different roles.
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 12 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
Base Stats
Giratina Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For the Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Giratina is a static encounter at Alola Ultra Space Wilds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Giratina appears at level 60. Prerequisite: LIMITED; Dialga & Palkia in party. Save before the encounter. These one-shot Pokemon don't respawn if you knock them out or run out of Poke Balls.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
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 physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
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