Griseous Core

The Griseous Core (Japanese: だいはっきんだま Great Platinum Orb) is an item introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It allows Giratina to change between its Altered and Origin Formes. It was a Key Item in Generation VIII.

Griseous Core
だいはっきんだま
Great Platinum Orb
Bag None Sprite.png
Griseous Core
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet artwork
Introduced in Generation VIII
Pocket
Generation VIII Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
Generation IX Bag Other Items pocket icon.png Other Items

In the core series games

Effect

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, when the Griseous Core is used from the satchel on Giratina, it switches between its Altered and Origin Formes.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, if a Giratina is holding a Griseous Core, it changes to its Origin Forme. Additionally, it boosts Giratina's Dragon- and Ghost-type moves by 20%.

Description

Games Description
LA When used on Giratina, this large, glowing gem wells with power and allows the Pokémon to change form.
SV An item to be held by Giratina. This large, glowing gem wells with power and allows the Pokémon to change form.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
LA Turnback Cave (reward for catching or defeating Giratina to complete Request 91: "On the Trail of Giratina")
SV Porto Marinada auction (if the player owns a Giratina)

Gallery

Sprites

 
Sprite from
Legends: Arceus

Trivia

  • The Griseous Core's effect was previously granted in Generation IV through VIII if Giratina was holding the Griseous Orb instead. As of Generation IX, the Griseous Orb only boosts the power of Giratina's Dragon- and Ghost-type moves by 20% when held, but no longer changes Giratina to its Origin Forme.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 大白金寶玉 Daaih Baahkgām Bóuyuhk
Mandarin 大白金寶玉 / 大白金宝玉 Dà Báijīn Bǎoyù
  French Globe Platiné
  German Platinumkristall
  Italian Grigiosferoide
  Korean 큰백금옥 Keun Baekgeum Ok
  Spanish Gran Griseosfera

See also


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