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'''Giratina''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギラティナ''' ''Giratina'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Dragon}} [[legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].  
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'''Giratina''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギラティナ''' ''Giratina'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].


While it is similar to other legendary Pokémon in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, including its post-National Pokédex appearance and lack of relation to the games' overall plot, it was revealed in early February 2008 to have an [[Form differences#Giratina|alternate form]] known as the Origin Forme, in addition to the form it takes in Diamond and Pearl, the Altered Forme. It is in this new form that Giratina took its place as [[version mascot]] of {{game|Platinum}}, the third version of [[Generation IV]]'s Sinnoh-based games.
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Giratina transforms from its standard [[#Form data|form]], called its '''Altered Forme''', into a second form, called its '''Origin Forme''', while either holding a [[Griseous Orb]] (Gen IV to Gen VIII), a [[Griseous Core]] (Gen VIII onward), or while in its home, the [[Distortion World]].


It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] to or from any other Pokémon.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data&rarr;Form data]] for these details.)


==Biology==
Giratina's Origin Forme was officially revealed in early February 2008.
===Physiology===
As first revealed by Japan's CoroCoro Magazine, Giratina has two forms. The first (Altered Forme) is the form that appeared in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. In this form, Giratina has a large, gray, centipede-like body with six short, thick legs. Its legs have gold claws and gold bands on them. It has a tail and a thick black stripe running vertically along the front of its body. There is a series of red horizontal stripes running across the large black one. Three gold half-rings circle the back half of Giratina's neck at the same points that three of the red stripes are at on its front, resembling a ribcage. On its back are two large, black wings that are decorated with red, conical objects that also could be claws. The wings seem oddly out of place, due to the fact that Giratina seems far too heavy to fly effectively. The wings also seem to be ghostly, as they can change shape as if they were made of a liquid or gas.  


Giratina's head and eyes resemble those of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, causing many to theorize that it is related to the two. This assumption is confirmed in Pokémon Platinum. Giratina's {{shiny}} form is nearly opposite in color compared to the original. The colors of the shiny Origin Forme is the same as the Altered Forme's except for the wings which appear to be a dark shade of brown.
Giratina is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Platinum}}, appearing on the boxart in its Origin Forme.


The second is a new Origin Forme which made its debut in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It uses this form when traveling through dimensions other than ours, such as the Distortion World, its home. The form-altering is triggered by a change of gravity. This form is more serpentine than Giratina's Altered Forme. The Origin Forme of Giratina has six black, ghostly streamers on its back that each have a bright red spike at the end. Its mouth is hidden by the head plates, which swing open sideways when the mouth is opening. Giratina's legs have been reduced to spike-like protrusions. There are four more golden spikes near the edge of the tail. This version of Giratina also appears in {{game|Platinum}}, and can be activated outside of the [[Distortion World]] if it is holding a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}}.
Along with {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, it is one of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], representing {{wp|antimatter}}.


====Gender differences====
==Biology==
Giratina is a genderless species.
Giratina is a large gray draconic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with three gold half-rings on each side of its long neck. Its head has a gold crown-like object surrounding it with two large horns pointing sideways. A thick black stripe runs vertically along its front with five red horizontal stripes. In its Altered Forme, it has two large black ghostly wings with three red tips on each that can resemble claws. These wings can change shape as if made of a liquid or gas. Its six legs are thick and have golden claws. Two golden half-circles similar to those on its neck are on each side of each leg, resembling shackles. It has a tail with two band-like markings. Giratina remains in its Altered Forme when outside of its home dimension. It generally moves by levitating itself in the air, as opposed to walking on its six legs.


====Special abilities====
Giratina is a highly aggressive and territorial Pokémon that is protective of its home. [[Sinnoh myths|Legends]] claim that Giratina lives in a world on the reverse side of the Pokémon world, and has also been reported to appear in ancient cemeteries. As seen in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Giratina has the power to tear a hole in reality, creating a [[space-time distortion]] along with driving both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} berserk. The rift is also capable of driving [[Noble Pokémon]] into berserk Lord/Lady States. Giratina is said to be equal in strength to Dialga and Palkia. Giratina was banished by {{p|Arceus}} for its violent behavior, though in the anime, it is shown to possess a gentler disposition when in the presence of humans. Giratina at one point carried a large grudge against its creator Arceus and was willing to stand against it with the help of a human named [[Volo]], but after being beaten by a [[Player character|human from another time]] and fleeing, it would start to change its ways and protect the universe from threats such as [[Cyrus]]. Due to its typically violent nature, the history of Giratina was covered up due to ancient people fearing it. Giratina is said to have observed the real world silently while in its home dimension. As depicted in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', Giratina can also open portals through any reflective surface. Giratina's role is to keep both worlds in balance. Giratina also had many different titles to it; ''banished Pokémon'', {{p|Arceus}}'s shadow, the Pokémon of Shadows, and being on the other side of our world.
Giratina is able to travel through and control dimensions besides those of time and space. When in its Origin Forme, it is able to pass through dimensions at will, however, it will turn back to its Altered Forme due to the gravity change from the [[Reverse World]]. It does so by emitting a whirlwind from its mouth which creates a portal.


It also seems to have a connection to reflective objects, such as mirrors and pools of water.  Reflections embody the concept of the Reverse World.
Giratina is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Shadow Force}} by leveling up, which gives it the ability to temporarily turn invisible.


As to be expected with other {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon, Giratina is capable of using Ghost, {{t|Dark}}, {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Electric}}al attacks.  Unlike other {{t|Dragon}} Pokémon, Giratina lacks the ability to wield {{t|Ice}}- and {{type2|Fire}} attacks (save for {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and {{m|Icy Wind}}, which most Ghost-types learn anyway). Giratina is one out of seven Pokémon that is capable of using {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Since Giratina is a "true" Dragon Pokémon, it is also capable of using {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
===Forms===
Giratina can change between its Altered Forme and Origin Forme.


In Platinum, Giratina can transform to its Origin Forme by equipping the Griseous Orb. If the orb is unequipped in battle, it goes back to Altered Forme. The Origin Forme has higher offensive stats while the Altered Forme has higher defenses. Since Giratina's Origin Forme (and the Griseous Orb, for that matter) is exclusive to Platinum, or HeartGold and Soul Silver via event, when it is traded to Diamond or Pearl it will revert back to its Altered Forme, and the Griseous Orb it was holding goes back into the player's bag.
In its Origin Forme, it takes on a serpentine look. Its legs are reduced to golden-tipped spikes, and four additional golden spikes appear near the edge of its tail. While in Origin Forme, the six gold half-rings can grip objects. The back points of each half-ring have a black ghostly tendril with a red spike at its tip. The horns on its head are now facing the back. The sides of the golden "crown" cover its mouth and separate vertically like an insect's mandible when it opens its mouth. The black vertical stripe is broken into pieces and runs down its body. Giratina can only be in its Origin Forme when in its home, the [[Distortion World]], or when holding either a [[Griseous Orb]] or [[Griseous Core]]. Giratina can also maintain its Origin Forme in the real world without items should it get a sufficient amount of power, enough to potentially be equal to Arceus. Giratina is at its full power when in the Origin Forme, and is always levitated in this state.


Giratina is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Shadow Force}} via level up.
The Origin Forme of Giratina is said to be Giratina's true form, capable of traveling through and controlling dimensions besides those of time and space. When in its Origin Forme, it can pass through dimensions at will, however, it will turn back to its Altered Forme due to the gravity change from the Distortion World. Giratina has the power to turn itself into a shadow and to merge the Distortion World with the [[Pokémon world]], as seen during the events of [[Spear Pillar]]. However, this has the dangerous side effect of distorting it to the risk of being destroyed.
 
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===Behavior===
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Judging by the events in Pokémon Platinum and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', its portrayal in [[Sinnoh myths|ancient folklore]], and its Platinum Pokédex entry, it's assumed that Giratina is a highly aggressive and territorial Pokémon protective of [[Distortion World|its home]]. It should be noted that despite the legends depicting it in a more evil light than the others in its trio, Giratina arrived at Spear Pillar to save the world from Cyrus' attempted apotheosis; though it may have arrived to protect its own world from destruction.
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===Habitat===
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Legends claim that Giratina appear in cemeteries and that this Pokémon species supposedly lives in the spirit world, on the [[Distortion World|reverse side of ours]]. It was banished for violence, possibly by Arceus.
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==In the anime==
[[File:{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|Giratina Altered Forme.png|Giratina Origin Form.png}}|thumb|right|210px|Giratina in its {{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|Altered|Origin}} Forme]]
{{an|Giratina}} made its anime debut in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.  In the movie, Giratina ambushes and drags {{an|Dialga}} into the [[Reverse World]] in order to exact revenge against the Temporal Pokémon for causing damage to it during its fight with {{an|Palkia}} [[M10|some time before]]. [[Zero]] also attempts to copy Giratina's powers in order to take control over the Reverse World. Throughout the movie, Giratina takes on its Origin Forme whenever it is in the Reverse World, and its Altered Forme whenever it is in the real world.
 
The Giratina makes a second appearance in the [[M12|twelfth movie]] alongside {{an|Dialga}}, {{an|Palkia}}, and {{p|Arceus}}.
 
An illusion of Giratina appeared in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''.
 
Giratina appeared in Meowth's [[boss fantasy]] in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''.
 
==In the manga==
Giratina appears in ''{{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|manga}}''. Much like in the movie, it attacks Dialga and drags it into the Reverse World, and later is hunted by Zero. In ''{{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|manga}}'', Giratina reappears alongside Dialga and Palkia to face off against Arceus.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
The [[Rocket Executive]]s use {{p|Arceus}}' power to create replications of the [[creation trio|three dragons of Sinnoh]], but they are destroyed before they can materialize.
 
[[File:Dialga Palkia Giratina Creation Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|The creation trio being formed in the Sinjoh ruins]]
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Giratina (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
[[File:Giratina Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|thumb|right|250px|Giratina with [[Volo]] in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]]]
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Giratina is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Rock Horn]].
* '''{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Giratina''' is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Rock Horn]].
* '''[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]''': An illusion of Giratina is used by {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Litwick}} when battling the children of [[Serene Village]] inside [[Ancient Barrow]]. The real Giratina appears as the guardian of the [[Looplet|Grass Looplet]] in the [[Grass Continent]]'s [[Zero Isle]]
* '''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Turnback Cave#Special encounters|Giratina]]''' is one of the major antagonists and boss of the game. It is one of {{ga|Arceus}}'s creations alongside {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. In anger for being banished to the [[Distortion World]] by Arceus, it partnered up with a [[human]] named [[Volo]] and tore open a [[Space-time distortion|rift in space-time]] above [[Mount Coronet]] to try and force Arceus out of hiding. This Giratina is heavily implied to be the same one in {{g|Platinum}}.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]]) <small>('''Altered/Origin Formes''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Wonder Area#Haunted Playland|Wonder Area: Haunted Playland]] <small>(Reward)</small> <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small> <br>[[Melodious Woodland#A Colossal Throwdown|Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown]] <small>(Reward)</small> <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small><br>[[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] <small>('''Altered/Origin Formes''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 4|Distortion Island: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Withered Cemetery|Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery]] <small>(Special Boss)</small> <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Zero Isle]] <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 10]] <small>('''Origin Forme''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Escalation battle|Take on Escalation Battles]]'' <small>('''Altered/Origin Formes''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Cynthia|Giratina|sygna=1|Renegade}} <small>('''Altered Forme''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}
 
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Giratina|Korean|South Korea|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|German|Europe|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 11, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|United States|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 30 to October 20, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|All|Japan|100|June 20 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|Korean region|Online|100|November 26, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dahara City Giratina}}
|}
 
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon
|hgss1=Griseous Orb|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=100
|event1=Griseous Orb|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}
}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Altered Forme=====
=====Altered Forme=====
|-
{{Stats
|
|type=Ghost
{{BaseStats|
|type2=Dragon
type=Ghost|
|HP=150
type2=Dragon|
|Attack=100
HP=     150 |
|Defense=120
Attack= 100 |
|SpAtk=100
Defense=120 |
|SpDef=120
SpAtk= 100 |
|Speed=90
SpDef= 120 |
}}
Speed= 90 }}
 
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 1|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Origin Forme=====
=====Origin Forme=====
|-
{{Stats
|
|type=Ghost
{{BaseStats|
|type2=Dragon
type=Ghost|
|HP=150
type2=Dragon|
|Attack=120
HP=     150 |
|Defense=100
Attack= 120 |
|SpAtk=120
Defense=100 |
|SpDef=100
SpAtk= 120 |
|Speed=90
SpDef= 100 |
}}
Speed= 90 }}
|}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Altered Forme=====
=====Altered Forme=====
|-
{{Pokéthlon
|
{{Pokéthlon|
|type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
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}}
}}


|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 1|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Origin Forme=====
=====Origin Forme=====
|-
{{Pokéthlon
|
{{Pokéthlon|
|type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
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|JumpMax=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
}}
|}
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Altered Forme====
====Altered Forme====
|-
{{TypeEffectiveness
|
|type1=Ghost
{{Type effectiveness|
|type2=Dragon
type1=ghost|
|Normal=0
type2=dragon|
|Fighting=0
Normal=   0 |
|Flying=100
Fighting= 0 |
|Poison= 50
Flying= 100 |
|Ground=100
Poison= 50 |
|Rock=100
Ground= 100 |
|Bug=50
Rock=   100 |
|Ghost=200
Bug=     50 |
|Steel=100
Ghost= 200 |
|Fire=50
Steel= 100 |
|Water=50
 
|Grass=50
Fire=   50 |
|Electric=50
Water=   50 |
|Psychic=100
Grass=   50 |
|Ice=200
Electric=50 |
|Dragon=200
Psychic=100 |
|Dark=200
Ice=   200 |
|Fairy=200
Dragon= 200 |
|notes=yes
Dark=   200 |
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1
}}


notes=yes |
ghost=yes |
newnormal=1 |
newfighting=1 }}
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 1|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Origin Forme====
====Origin Forme====
|-
{{TypeEffectiveness
|
|type1=Ghost
{{Type effectiveness|
|type2=Dragon
type1=ghost|
|Normal=0
type2=dragon|
|Fighting=0
Normal=   0 |
|Flying=100
Fighting= 0 |
|Poison=50
Flying= 100 |
|Ground=0
Poison= 50 |
|Rock=100
Ground=   0 |
|Bug=50
Rock=   100 |
|Ghost=200
Bug=     50 |
|Steel=100
Ghost= 200 |
|Fire=50
Steel= 100 |
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=200
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|ghost=helditem
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1
|levitate=helditem
|newground=1
}}


Fire=    50 |
* In [[Generation IV]] only, when Giratina is in its {{form|Giratina|Origin Forme}} due to holding the [[Griseous Orb]], it cannot have its [[Ability]] changed by any means (such as {{m|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Worry Seed}}). Giratina's Ability can still be copied (by {{a|Trace}} or {{m|Role Play}}) or suppressed by {{m|Gastro Acid}}. This effect is unrelated with the Ability itself. Giratina can still have its Ability changed when it is in {{form|Giratina|Altered Forme}}.
Water=  50 |
Grass=  50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=    200 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark=  200 |
 
notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1|
newfighting=1|
levitate=yes|
newground=1}}
|}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|5|4}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|24|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Shadow Force|Ghost|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Evil Eye|Ghost|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|77|Shadow Force|Ghost|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Giratina|ghost|dragon|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Giratina|ghost|dragon|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
===Side game data===
{{learnlist/tutorh|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|5|5}}
====Altered Forme====
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|5|5}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|body=4
|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=S-003
|browser=It spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions and creates gusts of dark wind.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|walk=1.77
|hp=67
|attack=85
|defense=63
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487|num=248
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Blindside
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=284
|attack=187
|defense=225
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Shadow Force}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part 1}}
}}
|}


===Side game data===
====Origin Forme====
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
type=ghost |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
type2=dragon |
|body=4
ndex=487 |
|rate=N/A
body2=4 |
|IQ=C
rate2=8.2 |
}}
iq=C |
|-
Ranger3=yes |
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
group3=Ghost |
|att=4
assist3=Ghost |
|def=4
field3=None |
|speed=3
field3power=- |
}}
browser3=It spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions and creates gusts of dark wind. |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=4
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|walk=1.77
|hp=67
|attack=86
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O|num=248
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Sinister Power
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo.
|swapper=Cross Attack+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=284
|attack=225
|defense=187
|fast={{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Shadow Force}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part 2}}
}}
}}
|}
===Form data===
Along with the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], Giratina has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme. However, Giratina is unique in that its standard form is called Altered Forme.


===Evolution===
Giratina's Altered Forme first debuted in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, while its Origin Forme was introduced in {{game|Platinum}}. From Platinum to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, it transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a [[Griseous Orb]]. In Platinum, it also transforms into its Origin Forme while in its home, the [[Distortion World]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, it changes between its forms when exposed to a [[Griseous Core]]. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Giratina transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a Griseous Core. If it is deposited in {{g|HOME}}, it will revert to its Altered Forme.
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The forms differ in their [[base stats]]: Giratina's Origin Forme has its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} switched with its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} (its base stat total is unchanged). In Legends: Arceus, its [[signature move]], {{m|Shadow Force}}, has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Forme, as well as a unique animation.
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme anime.png|thumb|250px|Altered Forme Giratina in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme anime.png|thumb|250px|Origin Forme Giratina in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Giratina (movie)]]=====
Giratina debuted in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it sought revenge against {{mov|Dialga}} for the damage it caused to its home, the [[Reverse World]], during its {{pkmn|battle}} with {{mov|Palkia}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. [[Zero]] later attempted to copy Giratina's powers so he could conquer the Reverse World. Throughout the {{pkmn|movie}}, Giratina would take on its Origin Forme whenever it is in the Reverse World, and its Altered Forme whenever it is in the real world.
 
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Giratina was shown for the first time with both the other members of [[Pokémon of Myth|its trio]]. It resumed its attack on Dialga, but was finally calmed down through the intervention of {{Ash}} and [[Sheena]]. It later joined forces with Dialga and Palkia to fight {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', Giratina was one of six [[Legendary Pokémon]] summoned and hypnotized by the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}} as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} summoned to protect the real {{an|Hoopa}} in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], the hypnosis on Giratina and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Giratina departed for its home. It appeared in both of its formes.
 
====Minor appearances====
Giratina made its main series debut in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'' as an illusion that was created by {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}'s {{p|Murkrow}}.
 
In ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', {{MTR}}'s [[boss fantasy]] featured Giratina.
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Altered Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme PG.png|thumb|250px|Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Generations]]
In ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', Giratina interfered with [[Cyrus]]'s plan to destroy the world and recreate it. It first emerged from the [[Distortion World]] to free {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} from the [[Red Chain]]. Then, it took Cyrus with it back to its homeworld. It was last seen in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Giratina|Origin Forme}}, observing Cyrus as he regained consciousness, realized he was in the Distortion World, and accepted it as the new world he sought.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Giratina briefly appeared in its Origin Forme as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Altered Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Giratina (movie)}}
Giratina appeared in {{ma|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}. Much like in the movie, it attacks Dialga and drags it into the Reverse World, and later is hunted by [[Zero]]. It reappears in {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}, where it, Dialga, and Palkia face off against {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.
 
Giratina also appeared in {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It reappeared in {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Giratina debuted in [[PMDP48]].
 
A Giratina appeared in [[PMDP57]], where it was flying by.
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Giratina appeared in [[PMHGSS20]], where it battled [[Red's Clefairy]] but fled after Clefairy didn't use any actual attacks.
 
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Giratina debuted in [[PBK1]] as an image on a box cover. It then physically debuted in [[PBK5]], where it fought [[Yū Shirogane]] and lost.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
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Giratina is a recurring antagonistic force in [[Pokémon Adventures]], where it has a grudge against {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} for keeping it trapped inside the [[Distortion World]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS416|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia VI]]''.
 
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Giratina appeared in [[ABM02]] under the ownership of [[Manabu Kazuo]].
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Hareta]] bonded with Giratina after battling it in the [[Distortion World]]. After realizing it wanted to fight, Hareta teamed up with Giratina and fought his friends in a friendly battle. It first appeared in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Giratina (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Giratina SSB4.png|220px|thumb|left|Giratina in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Altered Forme Giratina appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. It uses {{m|Dragon Breath}} to cause a whirlwind. It also causes damage on contact.
 
Altered Forme Giratina also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
 
====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''This Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon is a resident of the Distortion World. When it is given a Griseous Orb, it'll change into its Origin Forme. Its Dragon Breath attack can catch fighters in a powerful, damaging tornado. If you're on the receiving end, be careful it doesn't carry you right off the stage''
 
[[File:Giratina SSBU.png|thumb|250px|Giratina in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
'''PAL''': ''Also called the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina lives in a dimension known as the Distortion World. It has two forms, and will only be seen in its Origin Forme in our world if it's holding a Griseous Orb. Its Dragon Breath attack creates a powerful tornado that not only damages you, but can carry you off the stage!''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Giratina returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Giratina cannot be summoned on Balloon Fight, Brinstar, Corneria, Dream Land GB, Golden Plains, Green Hill Zone, Jungle Japes, Living Room, Mute City SNES, Reset Bomb Forest, Suzaku Castle, Tomodachi Life, Tortimer Island, WarioWare Inc., or Yoshi's Island. It also appears as two {{sbw|Spirits}}, one in its Altered Forme, which can be enhanced into its Origin Forme.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:SpearPillar Giratina.png|thumb|Giratina, Dialga, Palkia and Cyrus at Spear Pillar|right]]
[[File:Origin Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Origin Forme Giratina in the [[Distortion World]] in {{game|Platinum}}]]
[[File:Giratina Platinum Origin.png|thumb|Giratina in the [[Distortion World]]|right]]
[[File:Altered Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Altered Forme Giratina at [[Turnback Cave]] in Pokémon Platinum]]
[[File:Giratina Origin English Pt.png|thumb|Giratina in {{game|Platinum}}|right]]
* Giratina has many differences from the other members of [[Pokémon of Myth|its trio]]:
[[File:Giratina altered platinum.png|thumb|Altered Forme Giratina at [[Turnback Cave]] ({{game|Platinum}})|right]]
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, it has its own unique battle music, can change forms between [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Altered Forme and Origin Forme]], and has two different menu sprites.
* Giratina has many differences from the other members of [[creation trio|its trio]]:  
** It is the only member without any double resistances.
** It is the only member of [[creation trio|its trio]] that does not have the first letter of the game it is mascot to match the first letter of its name.  
** Its HP is its highest stat rather than Special Attack.
** It is the only member with [[form differences]].  
** It does not have a [[Pokémon of Myth orbs|Pokémon of Myth orb]] in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (the [[Griseous Orb]] is introduced in Pokémon Platinum).
** Its HP is its highest stat rather than Special Attack.  
** It is met at level 70 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl while the other members are met at level 47. This is reversed in Pokémon Platinum.
** It does not have a [[type-enhancing item]] in Diamond and Pearl.
** It is the only member whose {{m|Shadow Force|signature move}} is not a [[Special move|Special]] or {{type|Dragon}} move.  
** It is met at level 70 in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} while the other members are met at level 47. This is reversed in {{v2|Platinum}}.
** It is the only one of its trio without a jewel on its body, and therefore cannot learn {{m|Power Gem}}.  
** It is separated from the other members of its group in the Pokédex by {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Regigigas}}.
** It is separated from the other members of its group in the Pokédex by {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Regigigas}}.
** It is the only member with a catch rate of 3, and the only one without a 100% [[Recruitment|recruit rate]] in the [[Mystery Dungeon]] series.
** It is the only member without a 100% [[Recruitment|recruit rate]] in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon}} series.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Giratina.
** It is the only member whose {{game3|Platinum|box art}} differs from its official art released with {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
** It is the only dual-type Pokémon that has weaknesses to both of its types, as well as the only {{type2|Ghost}} legendary Pokémon (not including {{p|Arceus}} when holding the {{DL|Plate|Spooky Plate}}).
* Giratina is tied with {{p|Lunala}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}} {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Calyrex|Shadow Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}} for the highest base stat total of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
* Giratina along with {{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Yanma}}, {{p|Yanmega}} and {{p|Smeargle}} (by {{m|Sketch}}), are the only Pokémon that can learn all three [[Move variations|variations]] of {{m|AncientPower}}.
** Giratina is tied with {{p|Drifblim}} for the highest base {{stat|HP}} stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
* Giratina has the highest HP stat of all legendary Pokémon. However, it is outmatched by several non-legendary Pokémon.
* In Pokémon Platinum, Origin Forme Giratina is the only Pokémon to come out from above the screen during the start of the battle.
* It is one of two Pokémon whose ability changes depending on its form, the other being {{p|Shaymin}}.
* In Pokémon Platinum, when battled in the Distortion World, it does not have a shadow until it uses {{m|Shadow Force}} or breaks out of a [[Poké Ball]].
* In its Origin Forme, Giratina has the most resistances and immunities of all non-{{type|Steel}} Pokémon, excluding {{p|Shedinja}}.
* Giratina is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be obtained in all five of the Generation IV [[core series]] handheld games.
* In Platinum, Giratina is the only Pokémon to come out from above the screen during the start of the battle. Also, it does not have a shadow until it uses {{m|Shadow Force}} or breaks out of a Poké Ball. 
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the second frame of Giratina's Altered Forme sprite was changed, but the static sprite remained the same.
* In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru did for G4, it was said that Giratina and its Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}; this is also stated in HeartGold and SoulSilver by [[Cynthia]].
** This sprite is also present in Pokémon Platinum's data but is unused.
* Giratina is the only Pokémon that appears last in a regional Pokédex listing that is not an event-exclusive Pokémon.
* In Pokémon Platinum, when encountered in the Distortion World the unique message "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared" is displayed. However, it is still a [[wild Pokémon]].
* It is the only legendary Pokémon that can be caught in all five of the Generation IV main series handheld games.  
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, [[Fantina]] has an Origin Forme Giratina without a Griseous Orb in [[The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon]].
* Giratina's Altered Forme received a different second frame sprite in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, but the static sprite remained the same.
* Altered Forme Giratina is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon and the the only {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon with {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|tentacles or a multiped body}}.
* When encountered in Platinum, the game reads "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared", but it is still a wild Pokémon. It is the only Pokémon to do this.
** Origin Forme Giratina is both the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon and the tallest [[Generation IV]] Pokémon.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, {{Shiny}} Giratina in its Origin Forme causes a game crash when using {{m|Shadow Force}}. This bug has yet to be fixed.
* The symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Lost Origin}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolLost Origin.png|30px]] resemble Giratina's Origin Forme, seen from the front.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Giratina is possibly based on a {{wp|basilisk}}. In the Altered Forme, the wings may be based on a bat's, and its body has an insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a {{wp|sauropod}}. Its Origin Forme has a body similar to a serpent, while the six protrusions on its body may be based on a {{wp|scorpion}}'s stinger. However this Forme also shares physical traits with the {{wp|Amphitere}}, a European dragon-like creature with wings but no legs.
In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru had with {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120924075934/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokemon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! - G4tv.com (archived)]</ref> In HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Cynthia]] also states this. Its Ghost-type may have been chosen to represent this, being the type of metaphysical and "otherworldly" substances and beings. Additionally, it parallels its counterparts' types; Dialga is part {{type|Steel}}, and Palkia is part {{type|Water}} — all three may reference the three primary {{wp|State of matter|states of matter}}; solid, liquid, and gas.
 
Giratina may also be based on the biblical figure of the {{wp|fallen angel}}, celestial beings that rebelled against God and were excommunicated to Hell. This is analogous to Giratina, due to being a Pokémon created by {{p|Arceus}} (Pokémon World's God) and excommunicated to another dimension due to its belligerent nature. Nonetheless, it might have drawn inspiration by {{wp|Samael}}, who is the ruler of the 5th Heaven and has grim and destructive duties whilst being a member of a heavenly host; both traits allude to Giratina being the ruler of another dimension ([[Reverse World]]) and its threatening visage. Furthermore, both of Giratina's forms resemble the {{wp|The Beast (Revelation)|Beasts of Revelation}}, with its Altered Form standing for the "Earth Beast", and its Origin Form standing for the "Sea Beast".
 
Additionally, Giratina may be based on Seta, a giant centipede, from the Japanese fairy-tale, "{{wp|My Lord Bag of Rice}}", which was said to prey on dragon hatchlings and be as large as a mountain.
 
In its Altered Forme, Giratina resembles a {{wp|European dragon}}, albeit with six legs instead of the usual four. Its wings may be based on a bat's, and its body has an insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a {{wp|sauropod}}.
 
Its Origin Forme resembles a {{wp|Serpent symbolism|serpent}} or {{wp|Chinese dragon}}; some contemporary depictions of the latter in fantasy works and video games are depicted with six or more legs like Giratina. It has a body similar to the {{wp|Seraph}}im<!--singular "seraph", plural "seraphim", not "seraphs"-->, an archangel commonly known for its six wings, and in some depictions, a serpentine body (due to ''saraph''<!--the angel is spelled Seraph and the noun is saraph, please don't change these as it is not a typo--> meaning ''snake'' or ''serpent'' in Islamic languages). Additionally, "Seraphim" alternatively translates to "''[the] burning one''", which could have been one of the inspirations for Giratina's destructive nature. The exact design of its six wings may be based on a {{wp|scorpion}}'s stinger or {{wp|spider}} legs. This Forme also shares physical traits with the {{wp|Amphiptere}}, a {{wp|European dragon}}-like creature with wings but no legs.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Giratina's name may be derived from {{wp|platinum}} (written as プラチナ ''platina'' in {{wp|katakana}}; compare to ギラティナ) and either {{wp|guillotine}}, <span class="plainlinks">[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Girasol girasol]</span> (a type of red {{wp|opal}}), or girare, an Italian verb meaning to wander or turn.  
Giratina may be derived from ''platina'' (Spanish for ''platinum''). It may also involve ''guilty'', ''{{wp|guillotine}}'', ギラリ ''girari'' (onomatopoeia for glaring), ''girare'' (Italian for ''to turn around'' or ''to wander''), and possibly ''girasol'' (a type of {{wp|opal}}).
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: '''Giratina'''
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: '''Giratina'''
|ja=ギラティナ ''Giratina''|jameaning=From {{tt|''platina''|Spanish for platinum}} and possibly ''guilty'', ''{{wp|guillotine}}'', {{tt|ギラリ ''girari''|onomatopoeia for glaring}}, ''{{tt|girare|Italian for 'to turn around'' or 'to wander'}}'', and ''{{tt|girasol|a type of opal}}''
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: '''기라티나''' ''Giratina''
|fr=Giratina|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 騎拉帝納 ''Qí Lā Dì Nà'' - Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|es=Giratina|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Cantonese]]: 騎拉帝納 ''Gei La Dai Naap''
|de=Giratina|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Giratina|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=기라티나 ''Giratina''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=騎拉帝納 / 骑拉帝纳 ''Qílādìnà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=騎拉帝納 ''Geihlādainaahp''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=गिराटीना ''Giratina''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Гиратина ''Giratina''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=กิราตินา ''Kiratina''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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''Altered Forme''
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|ja=アナザーフォルム ''Another Forme''
|zh_yue=別種形態 ''{{tt|Bihtjúng Yìhngtaai|Another Form}}''
|zh_cmn=別種形態 / 别种形态 ''{{tt|Biézhǒng Xíngtài|Another Form}}''
|fr=Forme Alternative
|de=Wandelform
|hi=अनदर फ़ॉर्म ''Another Form''
|id=Bentuk Alter
|it=Forma Alterata
|ko=어나더폼 ''Another Forme''
|nl=Aangepaste Forme
|pt_br=Forma Alterada
|es=Forma Modificada
|th=ฟอร์มดัดแปลง ''Fom Datplaeng''
|tr=Değişmiş Formu
|vi=Dạng biến đổi
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''Origin Forme''
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|ja=オリジンフォルム ''Origin Forme''
|zh_yue=起源形態 ''{{tt|Héiyùhn Yìhngtaai|Origin Form}}''
|zh_cmn=起源形態 / 起源形态 ''{{tt|Qǐyuán Xíngtài|Origin Form}}''
|fr=Forme Originelle
|de=Urform
|hi=ओरिजिन फ़ॉर्म ''Origin Form''
|id=Bentuk Asli
|it=Forma Originale
|ko=오리진폼 ''Origin Forme''
|nl=Origin Forme
|pt_br=Forma Origem
|es=Forma Origen
|th=ฟอร์มดั้งเดิม ''Fom Dangdoem''
|tr=Orijin Formu
|vi=Dạng nguyên thủy
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Giratina (movie)]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Alpha Pokémon]]
* [[Space-time distortion]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]


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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. trophies]]
[[Category:Pokémon with different forms]]
[[Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon]]


[[de:Giratina]]
[[de:Giratina]]
[[es:Giratina]]
[[es:Giratina]]
[[es:Giratina (Forma Origen)]]
[[fr:Giratina]]
[[fr:Giratina]]
[[it:Giratina]]
[[it:Giratina]]
[[ja:ギラティナ]]
[[ja:ギラティナ]]
[[pl:Giratina]]
[[zh:骑拉帝纳]]
[[pt:Giratina (pokémon)]]
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