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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Dark is super effective against GiratinaView Incineroar → | ||
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Ghost is super effective against GiratinaView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Dragon is super effective against GiratinaView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against GiratinaView Clefable → | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against GiratinaView Baxcalibur → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Cinderace builds →U Turn4-5% Sucker Punch 2x18-21% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch13-16% Electroweb11-13% Thunderbolt17-20% | ||
 CyclizarImmune to Ghost, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, sheds status via Shed Skin DragonNormal | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Cyclizar builds →U Turn3-3% Knock Off 2x10-12% Draco Meteor 2x42-49% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Giratina View Corviknight builds →U Turn3-3% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Scarlet & Violet Giratina Best Moveset
Pressure isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and max HP and Defense EVs, Giratina fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Impish nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Giratina best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Defog
- Will O Wisp
- Hex
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Shadow Force
- Dragon Claw
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Shadow Ball
- Draco Meteor
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Giratina won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Draco Meteor and Shadow Force anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Giratina in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Giratina in Scarlet & Violet. 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.
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Giratina Guide
For the Scarlet & Violet 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 wall. Defog with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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