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Giratina is a Ghost / Dragon-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Giratina’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Alternate Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Giratina guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Giratina is a Ghost / Dragon-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Giratina can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Giratina performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Giratina, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Giratina
National Dex
#0487
Type
Ghost / Dragon
Species
Renegade Pokemon
Height
14’09” / 4.5 m
450 cm
Weight
1653.5 lbs / 750.0 kg
750.0 kg
Abilities
Pressure, Telepathy
Giratina has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Giratina’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Shadow Force is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Shadow Ball is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Dragon Claw is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Draco Meteor is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Will-O-Wisp is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Calm Mind is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Defog is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Aura Sphere is one of Giratina’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Giratina’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available yet.
Giratina is a Ghost / Dragon-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Ghost, Dragon
Weaknesses
Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy
Resistances
Poison, Bug, Fire, Water, Electric, Grass
Immunities
Normal, Fighting
Giratina’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Pressure gives Giratina an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
Telepathy gives Giratina an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Giratina evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Giratina’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Giratina had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Giratina had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Turnback Cave. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Turnback Cave. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Distortion World, with later access through Turnback Cave. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds after Dialga and Palkia are available. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds after Dialga and Palkia are available. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Turnback Cave. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Turnback Cave. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Turnback Cave after the On the Trail of Giratina request. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available through the Snacksworth legendary encounters in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available through the Snacksworth legendary encounters in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Giratina |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Origin Forme Giratina is an important alternate form for Giratina. This section can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
Origin Forme Giratina is an important alternate form for Giratina. This section can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Giratina. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Giratina is a Ghost / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Giratina is weak to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy-type moves.
Giratina does not evolve.
Giratina’s abilities are Pressure, Telepathy.
Giratina’s best moves often include Shadow Force, Shadow Ball, Dragon Claw, Draco Meteor, Will-O-Wisp, Calm Mind, Defog, Aura Sphere.
Giratina can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Giratina availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Giratina.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
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