Giratina (Pokémon)

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Giratina (Japanese: ギラティナ Giratina) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Giratina transforms from its standard form, called its Altered Forme, into a second form, called its Origin Forme, while either holding a Griseous Orb (Generation IV to Generation VIII), a Griseous Core (Generation VIII onward), or while in its home, the Distortion World.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)
Giratina's Origin Forme was officially revealed in early February 2008.
Giratina is the game mascot of , appearing on the boxart in its Origin Forme.
Along with and , it is one of the Pokémon of Myth, representing .
==Biology==
Giratina is a large gray draconic with three gold half-rings on each side of its long neck. Its head has a gold crown-like object surrounding it with two large horns pointing sideways. A thick black stripe runs vertically along its front with five red horizontal stripes. In its Altered Forme, it has two large black ghostly wings with three red tips on each that can resemble claws. These wings can change shape as if made of a liquid or gas. Its six legs are thick and have golden claws. Two golden half-circles similar to those on its neck are on each side of each leg, resembling shackles. It has a tail with two band-like markings.
According to the myths and legends of the Sinnoh region, in the beginning of time, the Mythical Pokémon created the Pokémon of antimatter–Giratina, the Pokémon of time–, and the Pokémon of space–, all three in their . After the Pokémon universe was created, due to Giratina's violent nature, Arceus banished it to the Distortion World, a world that lies on the reverse side of the Pokémon world. Since then, Giratina carried a strong grudge against its creator Arceus and was willing to stand against it with the help of a human named Volo, but after being beaten by a human from another time and fleeing, it would start to change its ways and protect the from threats such as Cyrus, who had a similar goal to its former partner.
Giratina is highly aggressive and territorial, likely other reasons for its banishment. It has been reported to appear in ancient cemeteries. Giratina has the power to tear holes in reality, sometimes even creating a space-time rift. It is so big and powerful that it can even throw both and into a frienzy. The rift will also create smaller Space-time distortions all over the region it was created in. The rift can also release lightnings that drive noble Pokémon into a frenzy as well. It is also capable of . It generally moves by levitating itself in the air, as opposed to walking on its six legs. Giratina is said to be equal in strength to its siblings Dialga and Palkia. 
Due to its typically violent nature, the history of Giratina was covered up out of fear from the ancient Sinnoh people. Giratina is said to have observed the real world silently while in its home dimension. It remains in its Altered Forme while outside of its home dimension. Unlike in the games, Pokémon movies depict Giratina only opening portals through reflective surfaces. Giratina also had many different titles throughout the years: "the banished Pokémon", "Arceus's shadow", "the Pokémon of Shadows", and "the being on the other side of our world". 
Giratina is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move by leveling up, which gives it the ability to temporarily turn invisible.
===Forms===
Giratina can change between its Altered Forme and Origin Forme.
Compared to Palkia and Dialga, both of which resemble Arceus in their Origin Formes, Giratina's Origin Forme takes on a serpentine look. Its legs are reduced to golden-tipped spikes, and four additional golden spikes appear near the edge of its tail. While in Origin Forme, the six gold half-rings can grip objects. The back points of each half-ring have a black ghostly tendril with a red spike at its tip. The horns on its head are now facing the back. The sides of the golden "crown" cover its mouth and separate vertically like an insect's mandible when it opens its mouth. The black vertical stripe is broken into pieces and runs down its body.
The Origin Forme of Giratina is said to be Giratina's true form, capable of traveling through and controlling dimensions besides those of time and space. Giratina can only be in its Origin Forme when in its home, the Distortion World, or when holding either a Griseous Orb or Griseous Core. Giratina can also maintain its Origin Forme in the real world without items should it get a sufficient amount of power, enough to potentially be equal to Arceus. Giratina is at its full power when in the Origin Forme, and is always levitated in this state. When in its Origin Forme, it can pass through dimensions at will, although it will turn back to its Altered Forme due to the gravity change from the Distortion World. Giratina has the power to turn itself into a shadow and to merge the Distortion World with the Pokémon world, as seen during the events of Spear Pillar. However, this has the dangerous side effect of distorting it to the risk of being destroyed.
	
	
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Giratina is the guardian of the Rock Horn.
* Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: An illusion of Giratina is used by and when battling the children of Serene Village inside Ancient Barrow. The real Giratina appears as the guardian of the Grass Looplet in the Grass Continent's Zero Isle.
* Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Giratina is one of the major antagonists and boss of the game. It is one of 's creations alongside and . In anger for being banished to the Distortion World by Arceus, it partnered up with a human named Volo and tore open a rift in space-time above Mount Coronet to try and force Arceus out of hiding.
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Altered Forme=====
=====Origin Forme=====
====Pokéathlon stats====
=====Altered Forme=====
=====Origin Forme=====
===Type effectiveness===
====Altered Forme====
====Origin Forme====
* In Generation IV only, when Giratina is in its due to holding the Griseous Orb, it cannot have its Ability changed by any means (such as or ). Giratina's Ability can still be copied (by or ) or suppressed by . This effect is unrelated with the Ability itself. Giratina can still have its Ability changed when it is in .
===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
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===Side game data===
====Altered Forme====
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===Form data===
Along with the other members of the Pokémon of Myth, Giratina has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme. However, Giratina is unique in that its standard form is called Altered Forme.
Giratina's Altered Forme debuted in , while its Origin Forme was introduced in . From Platinum to , it transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a Griseous Orb. In Platinum, it also transforms into its Origin Forme while in the Distortion World. In , it changes between its forms when exposed to a Griseous Core. In , Giratina transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a Griseous Core. If it is deposited in , it will revert to its Altered Forme.
The forms differ in their base stats: Giratina's Origin Forme has its and switched with its and (its base stat total is unchanged). In Legends: Arceus, its signature move, , has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Forme, as well as a unique animation.
	
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Giratina (movie)=====
Giratina debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it sought revenge against for the damage it caused to its home, the Reverse World, during its with in The Rise of Darkrai. Zero later attempted to copy Giratina's powers so he could conquer the Reverse World. Throughout the , Giratina would take on its Origin Forme whenever it is in the Reverse World, and its Altered Forme whenever it is in the real world.
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Giratina was shown for the first time with both the other members of its trio. It resumed its attack on Dialga, but was finally calmed down through the intervention of and Sheena. It later joined forces with Dialga and Palkia to fight .
=====Other=====
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Giratina was one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the , , and summoned to protect the real in Dahara City. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, the hypnosis on Giratina and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Giratina departed for its home. It appeared in both of its formes.
====Minor appearances====
Giratina made its animated series debut in Try for the Family Stone! as an illusion that was created by 's .
In Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, 's boss fantasy featured Giratina.
===Pokémon Generations===
In The New World, Giratina interfered with Cyrus's plan to destroy the world and recreate it. It first emerged from the Distortion World to free and from the Red Chain. Then, it took Cyrus with it back to its homeworld. It was last seen in its , observing Cyrus as he regained consciousness, realized he was in the Distortion World, and accepted it as the new world he sought.
===GOTCHA!===
A Giratina briefly appeared in its Origin Forme as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Giratina appeared in . Much like in the movie, it attacks Dialga and drags it into the Reverse World, and later is hunted by Zero. It reappears in , where it, Dialga, and Palkia face off against .
Giratina also appeared in of Giratina and the Sky Warrior. It reappeared in of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Giratina debuted in PMDP48.
A Giratina appeared in PMDP57, where it was flying by.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Giratina appeared in PMHGSS20, where it battled Red's Clefairy but fled after Clefairy didn't use any actual attacks.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Giratina debuted in PBK1 as an image on a box cover. It then physically debuted in PBK5, where it fought Yū Shirogane and lost.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Giratina is a recurring antagonistic force in Pokémon Adventures, where it has a grudge against and for keeping it trapped inside the Distortion World. It first appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia VI.
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Giratina appeared in ABM02 under the ownership of Manabu Kazuo.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Hareta bonded with Giratina after battling it in the Distortion World. After realizing it wanted to fight, Hareta teamed up with Giratina and fought his friends in a friendly battle. It first appeared in A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Altered Forme Giratina appears as a summon. It uses to cause a whirlwind. It also causes damage on contact.
Altered Forme Giratina also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
====Trophy information====
NA: This / is a resident of the Distortion World. When it is given a Griseous Orb, it'll change into its Origin Forme. Its attack can catch fighters in a powerful, damaging tornado. If you're on the receiving end, be careful it doesn't carry you right off the stage
PAL: Also called the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina lives in a dimension known as the Distortion World. It has two forms, and will only be seen in its Origin Forme in our world if it's holding a Griseous Orb. Its Dragon Breath attack creates a powerful tornado that not only damages you, but can carry you off the stage!
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Giratina returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Giratina cannot be summoned on Balloon Fight, Brinstar, Corneria, Dream Land GB, Golden Plains, Green Hill Zone, Jungle Japes, Living Room, Mute City SNES, Reset Bomb Forest, Suzaku Castle, Tomodachi Life, Tortimer Island, WarioWare Inc., or Yoshi's Island. It also appears as two , one in its Altered Forme, which can be enhanced into its Origin Forme.
==Trivia==
* Giratina has many differences from the other members of its trio:
** In , it has its own unique battle music, can change forms between , and has two different menu sprites.
** It is the only member without any double resistances.
** Its is its highest stat rather than .
** It does not have a Pokémon of Myth orb in (the Griseous Orb was introduced in Pokémon Platinum).
** It is met at level 70 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl while the other members are met at level 47. This is reversed in Pokémon Platinum.
** It is separated from the other members of its group in the Pokédex by and .
** It is the only member without a 100% recruit rate in the series.
** It is the only member whose box art differs from its official art released with Diamond and Pearl.
* Giratina's encounter in the Distortion World in Pokémon Platinum has several distinctions from other s:
** At the start of the battle, it uniquely descends from the top of the screen, and is accompanied by the unique message "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!". It is still a wild Pokémon despite the unique message.
** No platform is displayed beneath Giratina, and it does not have a shadow until it uses or breaks out of a Poké Ball.
* Giratina is tied with , , and for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon.
** Giratina is tied with for the highest base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
* Giratina is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be obtained in all five of the Generation IV core series handheld games.
* In , the second frame of Giratina's Altered Forme sprite was changed, but the static sprite remained the same.
** This sprite is also present in Pokémon Platinum's data, but is unused.
* In , Fantina has an Origin Forme Giratina without a Griseous Orb in The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon.
* Altered Forme Giratina is the heaviest Ghost-type Pokémon and the only Pokémon .
** Origin Forme Giratina is both the tallest Ghost-type Pokémon and the tallest .
* In , Giratina in its Origin Forme causes a game crash when using . This bug has yet to be fixed.
* The symbols for the expansion and the expansion resemble Giratina's Origin Forme, seen from the front.
===Origin===
According to Junichi Masuda and Takeshi Kawachimaru, Giratina and the Distortion World are personifications of .Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokemon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! - G4tv.com (archived)
Giratina may also draw inspiration from s, celestial beings that rebelled against God and were excommunicated to Hell — analogous to Giratina being exiled by to another dimension due to its belligerent nature. Furthermore, it might allude to , who is the ruler of the 5th Heaven and has grim and destructive duties whilst being a member of a heavenly host. 
In its Altered Forme, Giratina resembles a or . It also shares similarities with some depictions in popular media. Its wings may be based on a bat's, and its body has an insect-like six-legged feature.
Origin Forme Giratina's serpentine body may be based on a , an , or an , a giant centipede with dragon-like features, said to prey on dragon and be as large as a mountain. It may also be based on a , a class of angels known for its six wings and, in some depictions, a serpentine body. Similarly, it also shares some similarities with other serpents or dragon-like creatures in Abrahamic religions, such as the or the . The design of its six wings may be based on a 's stinger or legs.
Additionally, Its type may parallel its counterparts' type: is part , and is part — all three may reference the three primary ; gas, liquid, and solid.
====Name origin====
Giratina may be derived from platina (Spanish for platinum). It may also involve guilty, , ギラリ girari (onomatopoeia for glaring), and possibly girasol (a type of ).
==In other languages==
Altered Forme
Origin Forme
==Related articles==
* Giratina (movie)
* Pokémon of Myth
* Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Legendary Pokémon
* Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
* Alpha Pokémon
* Space-time distortion
* Noble Pokémon
==References==
==External links==
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