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tmname=Giratina |
tmname=Giratina |
image=ArtGiratina.png  |
image=ArtGiratina.png  |
caption=Artwork of Giratina's "Another Forme"  from Diamond/Pearl |
caption=Artwork of Giratina's "Another Form"  from Diamond/Pearl |
pron=<sc>gi-rah-tee-nah</sc>|
pron=<sc>gi-rah-tee-nah</sc>|
ndex=487 |
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species=Renegade |
species=Renegade |
forme=2|
forme=2|
forme1=Another Forme |
forme1=Another Form |
forme2=Origin Forme |
forme2=Origin Form |
height-ftin=14′09″ |
height-ftin=14′09″ |
height-m=4.5 |
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==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
===Physiology===
[[Image:GiratinaOriginForme.png|thumb|Official [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] art of Giratina's Origin Forme.|180px|left]]
[[Image:GiratinaOriginForme.png|thumb|Official [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] art of Giratina's Origin Form.|180px|left]]


As first revealed by Japan's CoroCoro Magazine, Giratina has two formes. The first (Another Forme) is the form that appeared in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]. In this forme, Giratina is has a large, gray, centipede-like body with six short 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. 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 it can change shape like it's made of a liquid. Giratina's head and eyes resemble those of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, making many have a theory that it is related to the two, which has been confirmed as true in Pokémon Platinum. Giratina's {{shiny2}} form is nearly opposite in color compared to the original. The colors of the shiny Origin Forme is the same as the Another Forme's except for the wings which appear to be a dark shade of brown.
As first revealed by Japan's CoroCoro Magazine, Giratina has two forms. The first (Another Form) is the form that appeared in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]. In this form, Giratina is has a large, gray, centipede-like body with six short 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. 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 it can change shape like it's made of a liquid. Giratina's head and eyes resemble those of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, making many have a theory that it is related to the two, which has been confirmed as true in Pokémon Platinum. Giratina's {{shiny2}} form is nearly opposite in color compared to the original. The colors of the shiny Origin Form is the same as the Another Form's except for the wings which appear to be a dark shade of brown.


The second is a new Origin Forme which made its debut in ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''; it uses this form when traveling through different dimensions. This form is more serpentine than Giratina's Another Forme. The Origin Forme of Giratina has six black streamers on its back that each have a 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}}.
The second is a new Origin Form which made its debut in ''[[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet:  Shaymin]]''; it uses this form when traveling through different dimensions. This form is more serpentine than Giratina's Another Form. The Origin Form of Giratina has six black streamers on its back that each have a 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}}.
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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}}, 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}}.
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}}, 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}}.


In Platinum, Giratina can transform to its Origin Forme by equipping the Platinum Orb. If the orb is unequipped in battle, it goes back to Another Forme.  The Origin Forme has higher offensive stats while the Another Forme has higher defenses.
In Platinum, Giratina can transform to its Origin Form by equipping the Platinum Orb. If the orb is unequipped in battle, it goes back to Another Form.  The Origin Form has higher offensive stats while the Another Form has higher defenses.


Giratina is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Shadow Force}}.
Giratina is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Shadow Force}}.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[Image:Giratina Movie11.JPG|thumb|left|210px|Giratina's "Another Forme" in a preview for [[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]].]]
[[Image:Giratina Movie11.JPG|thumb|left|210px|Giratina's "Another Form" in a preview for [[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet:  Shaymin]].]]
{{an|Giratina}} made its anime debut in ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.  In the movie, Giratina lures {{p|Dialga}} into the Reverse World in order extract revenge against the Temporal Pokémon causing damage to the Reverse World.  [[Zero]] also attempts to copy Giratina's powers in order to take control over the Reverse World.
{{an|Giratina}} made its anime debut in ''[[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet:  Shaymin]]''.  In the movie, Giratina lures {{p|Dialga}} into the Reverse World in order extract revenge against the Temporal Pokémon causing damage to the Reverse World.  [[Zero]] also attempts to copy Giratina's powers in order to take control over the Reverse World.


It will make another appearance in the [[Pikachu Project 2009|twelfth movie]] alongside {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}}.
It will make another appearance in the [[Pikachu Project 2009|twelfth movie]] alongside {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}}.
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===Base stats===
===Base stats===
====Another Forme====
====Another Form====
[[Image:ArtGiratina.png|left|130px]]{{BaseStats|
[[Image:ArtGiratina.png|left|130px]]{{BaseStats|
HP=150 |
HP=150 |
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Speed=90 }}
Speed=90 }}


====Origin Forme====
====Origin Form====
[[Image:GiratinaOriginForme.png|left|125px|Origin Forme]]{{BaseStats|
[[Image:GiratinaOriginForme.png|left|125px|Origin Form]]{{BaseStats|
HP=150 |
HP=150 |
Attack=120 |
Attack=120 |
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===Evolution===
===Evolution===
{{evobox/0formes2|487|Giratina|Another Forme|{{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}|2|Ghost|Dragon|Spr 4p 487O|Origin Forme|{{v2|Platinum}}|2|Ghost|Dragon}}
{{evobox/0formes2|487|Giratina|Another Form|{{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}|2|Ghost|Dragon|Spr 4p 487O|Origin Form|{{v2|Platinum}}|2|Ghost|Dragon}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Giratina.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Giratina.
* Giratina is one of very few non-{{type2|Flying}} Pokémon that is able to learn {{m|Fly}}. The others are: {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Latios}}, and {{p|Latias}} (all four of which have the [[ability]] {{a|Levitate}}), {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, and {{p|Arceus}} (all three of which can learn all [[HM]] moves)
* Giratina is one of very few non-{{type2|Flying}} Pokémon that is able to learn {{m|Fly}}. The others are: {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Latios}}, and {{p|Latias}} (all four of which have the [[ability]] {{a|Levitate}}), {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, and {{p|Arceus}} (all three of which can learn all [[HM]] moves)
*It is one of eight Pokémon which can change into forms specific to itself, the other seven being {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Cherrim}}, {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Arceus}}. Like Deoxys's other forms were not available in the original two versions of its generation, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but later became available in the rest of [[Generation III|its generation]], Giratina's Origin Forme is only available in {{game|Platinum}}.
*It is one of eight Pokémon which can change into forms specific to itself, the other seven being {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Cherrim}}, {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Arceus}}. Like Deoxys's other forms were not available in the original two versions of its generation, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but later became available in the rest of [[Generation III|its generation]], Giratina's Origin Form is only available in {{game|Platinum}}.
*The Another Forme is shorter and heavier than the Origin Forme.
*The Another Form is shorter and heavier than the Origin Form.
*In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Giratina is met at level 70, while in {{v2|Platinum}}, Giratina is met at level 47, the same as {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.
*In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Giratina is met at level 70, while in {{v2|Platinum}}, Giratina is met at level 47, the same as {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.
*Giratina, as of Platinum, is the only Pokémon to come out from above instead of from the left of the screen during the start of the battle.
*Giratina, as of Platinum, is the only Pokémon to come out from above instead of from the left of the screen during the start of the battle.
*When Giratina is battled in Platinum, it does not have a shadow at first. When it escapes a [[Poké Ball]] though, it "gains" one.
*When Giratina is battled in Platinum, it does not have a shadow at first. When it escapes a [[Poké Ball]] though, it "gains" one.
*The first released sprite of its Origin Forme was not used in Platinum.
*The first released sprite of its Origin Form was not used in Platinum.
*Giratina, {{p|Deoxys}} and {{p|Arceus}} are the only Pokémon that have battle music specific to them and unused by any other Pokémon. Giratina, however, uses the same theme as {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, and the non-legendary {{p|Rotom}} in Diamond and Pearl.
*Giratina, {{p|Deoxys}} and {{p|Arceus}} are the only Pokémon that have battle music specific to them and unused by any other Pokémon. Giratina, however, uses the same theme as {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, and the non-legendary {{p|Rotom}} in Diamond and Pearl.
*Giratina is the only one of the [[dragon trio]] that has a catch rate of 3.
*Giratina is the only one of the [[dragon trio]] that has a catch rate of 3.
==Origin==
==Origin==
Giratina is possibly based on a {{wp|basilisk}}. In the Another Forme, the wings may be based off a bat's, it's body has the insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a sauropod. It's origin forme has a body similar to a serpentine, it's six protrusions on it's body may be based off of a scorpion's stinger.
Giratina is possibly based on a {{wp|basilisk}}. In the Another Form, the wings may be based off a bat's, it's body has the insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a sauropod. It's origin form has a body similar to a serpentine, it's six protrusions on it's body may be based off of a scorpion's stinger.


===Name origin===
===Name origin===
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