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 |
In Sword & Shield, Weavile's Knock Off hits Giratina for 40-47%. Clefable deals 39-46% with Moonblast.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Garchomp builds →Earthquake32-38% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x40-47% Ice Shard 2x25-29% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x39-46% Knock Off 2x13-15% | ||
 Blacephalon FireGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Blacephalon builds →Shadow Ball 2x57-67% Flamethrower16-19% Overheat23-27% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield 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 11 types means it always has an effective option. Shadow Force and Outrage anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Giratina in Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Giratina in Sword & Shield. It's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Giratina is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
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Giratina Guide
For the Sword & Shield 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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