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.
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 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 |
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Conflict Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Tapu Koko builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x34-40% Thief 2x20-24% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x52-61% Shadow Ball 2x29-35% Dazzling Gleam 2x44-52% Thief 2x16-19% | ||
 Tapu Bulu GrassFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Abundance Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Tapu Bulu builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x32-37% Brutal Swing 2x23-27% Snarl 2x15-18% Payback 2x19-22% | ||
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Wigglytuff builds →Blizzard 2x28-34% Play Rough 2x30-36% Ice Beam 2x23-28% Dazzling Gleam 2x32-37% | ||
 Florges Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x46-55% Dazzling Gleam 2x40-47% Disarming Voice 2x20-24% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam hits Giratina for 62-73%. Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Giratina for 55-65%. Mamoswine deals 45-53% with Earthquake.
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt17-20% Volt Switch13-16% Dazzling Gleam 2x62-73% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x55-65% Flamethrower15-18% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake45-53% Ice Shard 2x37-43% Knock Off 2x39-46% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor 2x81-95% Dark Pulse 2x50-59% U Turn5-5% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Garchomp builds →Earthquake32-38% Stone Edge21-25% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 13 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
Transfer Moves
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.
Best Locations to Catch Giratina in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Giratina 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 tank.
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 mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves