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'''Giratina''' (Japanese: '''ギラティナ''' ''Giratina'') is a famous [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] {{type|Ghost}}/{{type|Dragon}}-type [[Pokémon]]. Giratina has the ability to change forms between its altered and origin forms by holding an item called the [[Griseous Orb]]. Giratina is also the [[version mascot]] for [[Pokémon Platinum]]. It is the rival of [[Dialga]] and [[Palkia]].
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'''Giratina''' (Japanese: '''ギラティナ''' ''Giratina'') is a [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] {{type|Ghost}}/{{type|Dragon}}-type [[Pokémon]]. Giratina is the [[Version Mascot]] for [[Pokémon Platinum]]. It is the rival of [[Dialga]] and [[Palkia]].
   
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==Biology==
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[[File:Beta_Giratina_Origin_Forme.jpg|thumb|224px|Beta version of Giratina's Origin Forme]]
  
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===Physiology===
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[[File:Giratina_Origin_English_Pt.png|thumb|266px|Final Version of Giratina's Origin Forme]]
  
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Giratina's Altered Forme is a giant, dragon-like [[Pokémon]], with an appearance similar to that of a large sauropod. It has 6 legs, gold protrusions that look like external ribs, and golden horns on its head. Its neck has five red stripes and 4 black stripes. On its back, it has a black stripe pattern that extends to its legs. It has black wings with three red thorn-like appendages called '''Girasols''' (a rare type of opal) coming out of them. Giratina's Origin Forme is more serpentine (like an amphitheater) than its Altered Forme. Its wings are now shaped like tentacles with the red thorn-like appendages sticking out at the end. Its mouth is now behind the two appendages in front of its face. They open when Giratina roars or etc. The horns on its head are still the same. Giratina in Origin Forme has five rows of golden spikes protruding out of the torso and near the tail. Five gray and red stripes are partially overlapped by these spikes.
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== Appearance ==
  
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[[File:Spring Giratina.png|right|150px|Giratina in Turnback Cave]][[File:Bebang.jpg|right|150px|Giratina in Distortion world]]Giratina's Altered Forme is a giant, dragon-like [[Pokémon]], with an appearance similar to that of a large sauropod. It has 6 legs, gold protrusions that look like external ribs, and golden horns on its head. Its neck has five red stripes and 4 black stripes. On its back, it has a black stripe pattern that extends to its legs. It has black wings with three red thorn-like appendages called '''Girasols''' (a rare type of opal) coming out of them. Giratina's Origin Forme is more serpentine (like an amphiptere) than its Altered Forme. Its wings are now shaped like tentacles with the red thorn-like appendages sticking out at the end. Its mouth is now behind the two appendages in front of its face. They open when Giratina roars or etc. The horns on its head are still the same. Giratina in Origin Forme has five rows of golden spikes protruding out of the torso and near the tail. Five gray and red stripes are partially overlapped by these spikes.[[File:487-origin-2-.png|thumb|left|Shiny Giratina]]
  
   
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== Special Abilities ==
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===Special abilities===
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[[File:Th giratina-origin.png|left|150px|Giratina's Origin Forme]]Like some Pokémon, it has a signature move, called [[Shadow Force]], which hits the opponent without fail even if the foe uses [[Protect]] or [[Detect]] beforehand.
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[[File:Th giratina-origin.png|thumb|100px|Giratina's Origin Forme.]] Like some Pokémon, it has a signature move, called [[Shadow Force]], which hits the opponent without fail even if the foe uses [[Protect]] or [[Detect]] beforehand. When in its Origin Forme, it retains its phenomenal amounts of HP, like any other Pokémon that is in their alternate formes, and it focuses on more offensive moves, and less on the defensive moves. It switches its Attack stats with its Defense stats in its Origin Forme, making it a great powerhouse. It is also a vastly powerful Pokémon that can use these benefits to fit the trainer's focus on attacking.
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When in its Origin Forme, it retains its phenomenal amounts of HP, like any other Pokémon that is in their alternate formes, and it focuses on more offensive moves, and less on the defensive moves. It switches its Attack stats with its Defense stats in its Origin Forme, making it a great powerhouse. It is also a vastly powerful Pokémon that can use these benefits to fit the trainer's focus on attacking.
  
   
 
It will become Origin Forme when in the [[Distortion World]], or when holding the [[Griseous Orb]], which can be found in a secret part of the Distortion World that can only be entered through a portal in [[Turnback Cave]] (The portal will only open if you catch Giratina in the Distortion World) or get it before catching it.
  
It will become Origin Forme when in the [[Distortion World]], or when holding the [[Griseous Orb]], which can be found in a secret part of the Distortion World that can only be entered through a portal in [[Turnback Cave]] (The portal will only open if you catch Giratina in the Distortion World) or get it before catching it.
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== Anime ==
  
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[[Image:Giratina 2.jpg|150px|left|Giratina in the 11th Pokémon movie.]][[File:Giratinas .jpg|right|150px|Giratina from the 12th movie]]
  
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Giratina has a large role in the 11th Pokémon movie, ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it tries to attack [[Dialga]] for polluting its dimension with its earlier battles with [[Palkia]]. However, later on it is captured by [[Zero]] and nearly killed after he tries to absorb its powers. Giratina is rescued by Ash and his friends, with help from [[Shaymin]]. Giratina also has a role in the 12th Pokémon movie, ''[[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where Giratina fends off [[Arceus]] as Ash and friends prevent the betrayal long ago from happening.
  
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
 
'''Giratina''' does not [[Evolution|evolve]].
  
'''Giratina''' does not [[Evolution|evolve]].
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== Pokemon Mythology ==
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Giratina, along with Dialga and Palkia, was created when Arceus hatched from it's egg. Arceus tasked Giratina to create anti-matter. Giratina was known (other than mewtwo) to be one of the most aggressive pokemon. Because of this, Arceus banished Giratina to the Distortion World, where he supposedly would be trapped in forever.
   
 
==Game Info==
  
==Game Info==
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===Locations===
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===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
  
{{Game Locations
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|type= {{Ghost}}
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|pokemon=Giratina
  
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|backcolor={{Ghost}}
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|type2={{Dragon}}
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|diamondpearl=[[Turnback Cave]]
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|diamondpearl= [[Turnback Cave]]
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|dprarity=One
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|dprarity= One
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|platinum=[[Distortion World]], [[Turnback Cave]] (If not caught in Distortion World)
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|platinum= [[Distortion World]], [[Turnback Cave]] (If not caught in Distortion World)
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|ptrarity=One
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|ptrarity= One
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|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Ruins of Alph]] (Event [[Arceus]] required)
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|heartgoldsoulsilver= [[Sinjoh Ruins]] (Event [[Arceus]] required)
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|hgssrarity=One
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|hgssrarity= One
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|blackwhite=[[Trade]]
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|blackwhite= [[Trade]]
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|bwrarity=One (Event)
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|bwrarity= One (Event)
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|black2white2 = [[Trade]] or receive from [[Pokémon Dream Radar]]
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}}
  
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|b2w2rarity = One (Event)
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|xy=Transfer
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|xyrarity=None
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = [[Soaring in the Sky]] <small>(South of Dewford Town)</small>
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|orasrarity = One}}
   
 
====Side Game Locations====
  
====Side Game Locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
  
{{Side Game Locations
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|type= {{Ghost}}
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|Pokemon=Giratina
  
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|type2={{Dragon}}
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|PMD2=[[World Abyss]] (30F)
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|PMD2= [[World Abyss]] (30F)}}
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}}
  
   
 
===Pokédex Entries===
  
===Pokédex Entries===
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backcolor={{Ghost}}|
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|type={{Ghost}}
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|type2={{Dragon}}
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name=Giratina|
  
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|gen=IV
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diamond=A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery. |
  
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pearl=A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery. |
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|diamond=A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
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|pearl=A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
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platinum=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.|
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|platinum=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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heartgold=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.|
  
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soulsilver=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.|
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|heartgold=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
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|soulsilver=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
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black=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.|
  
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white=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|black=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|black2=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|white=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|white2=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|black 2=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|white 2=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|x=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
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|y=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
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|or=This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
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|as=It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.}}
   
 
===Learnset===
  
===Learnset===
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====Leveling====
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<tabber>
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{|width="400" style="text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{Ghost}}; {{Roundy|20px}}"
  
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Generation V=
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!style="background-color:#{{Ghost}}; color:black; {{Roundytl|20px}}"|'''Gen. IV'''
  
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{{Movessettop|type={{Ghost}}|type2={{Dragon}}|gen=V}}
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!style="background-color:#{{Ghost}}; color:black; width:40%;"|'''Attack'''
  
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Scary Face]]|–|100|10|Normal|Status}}
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!style="background-color:#{{Ghost}}; color:black; {{Roundytr|20px}}"|'''Type'''
  
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Dragonbreath]]'''|60|100|20|Dragon|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|6|'''[[Ominous Wind]]'''|60|100|5|Ghost|Special}}
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|Start
  
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{{Movessetmid|10|[[AncientPower]]|60|100|5|Rock|Special}}
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|[[Scary Face]]
  
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{{Movessetmid|15|[[Slash]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
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|{{Type|Normal}}
  
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{{Movessetmid|19|'''[[Shadow Sneak]]'''|40|100|30|Ghost|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|24|[[Destiny Bond]]|–|–|5|Ghost|Status}}
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|Start
  
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{{Movessetmid|28|'''[[Dragon Claw]]'''|80|100|15|Dragon|Physical}}
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|[[Dragonbreath]]
  
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{{Movessetmid|33|[[Earth Power]]|90|100|10|Ground|Special}}
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|{{Type|Dragon}}
  
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{{Movessetmid|37|[[Aura Sphere]]|90|–|20|Fighting|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|42|'''[[Shadow Claw]]'''|70|100|15|Ghost|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|47|'''[[Shadow Force]]'''|120|100|5|Ghost|Physical}}
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|[[Ominous Wind]]
  
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{{Movessetmid|50|'''[[Hex]]'''|50|100|10|Ghost|Special}}
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{{Movessetend|type={{Ghost}}|type2={{Dragon}}}}
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Generation IV=
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|[[AncientPower]]
  
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{{MovessettopIII|type={{Ghost}}|type2={{Dragon}}|gen=IV}}
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|{{Type|Rock}}
  
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{{MovessetmidIII|1|[[Scary Face]]|–|100|10|{{Type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}|Cool|2}}
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{{MovessetmidIII|1|'''[[Dragonbreath]]'''|60|100|20|{{Type|Dragon}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Cool|2}}
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{{MovessetmidIII|10|'''[[Ominous Wind]]'''|60|100|5|{{Type|Ghost}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Smart|0}}
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|[[Dragon Claw]]
  
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{{MovessetmidIII|20|[[AncientPower]]|60|100|5|{{Type|Rock}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Tough|2}}
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|{{Type|Dragon}}
  
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{{MovessetmidIII|30|'''[[Dragon Claw]]'''|80|100|15|{{Type|Dragon}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Cool|0}}
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{{MovessetmidIII|40|'''[[Shadow Force]]'''|120|100|5|{{Type|Ghost}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Smart|2}}
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{{MovessetmidIII|50|[[Heal Block]]|–|–|15|{{Type|Psychic}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}|Cute|2}}
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|[[Shadow Force]]
  
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{{MovessetmidIII|60|[[Earth Power]]|90|100|10|{{Type|Ground}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Smart|2}}
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|{{Type|Ghost}}
  
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{{MovessetmidIII|70|[[Slash]]|70|100|20|{{Type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Cool|3}}
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|-
  
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{{MovessetmidIII|80|'''[[Shadow Claw]]'''|70|100|15|{{Type|Ghost}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Cute|2}}
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|50
  
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{{MovessetmidIII|90|[[Aura Sphere]]|90|–|20|{{Type|Fighting}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Beauty|2}}
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|[[Heal Block]]
  
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{{MovessetendIII|type={{Ghost}}|type2={{Dragon}}}}
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|{{Type|Psychic}}
  
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</tabber>
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|[[Earth Power]]
  
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|70
  
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|[[Slash]]
  
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|[[Shadow Claw]]
  
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|{{Type|Ghost}}
  
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|90
  
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|[[Aura Sphere]]
  
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==== Move Tutor ====
  
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[[Draco Meteor]].
  
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====Sprites====
  
   
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|dpspr= Girantina-Altered-Forme_(DP).png
 
|dpspr= Girantina-Altered-Forme_(DP).png
 
|ptspr= GiratinaSprite(P).png
  
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|Vback= GiratinaBackSprite(BW).png
  
|Vback= GiratinaBackSprite(BW).png
 
|Vbacks= GiratinaBackSpriteShiny(BW).png
  
|Vbacks= GiratinaBackSpriteShiny(BW).png
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|xyspr = Giratina XY.gif
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|xysprf = Giratina Origin XY.gif
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===Black and White===
  
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|VIback = Giratina Back XY.gif}}
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{|width="400" style="text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{Ghost}}; {{Roundy|20px}}"
  
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!style="background-color:#{{Ghost}}; color:black; {{Roundytl|20px}}"|'''Gen. V'''
  
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==Appearances==
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!style="background-color:#{{Ghost}}; color:black; width:40%;"|'''Attack'''
  
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===Anime===
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!style="background-color:#{{Ghost}}; color:black; {{Roundytr|20px}}"|'''Type'''
  
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====Main Series====
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{{Main|Giratina (anime)}}
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[[File:Giratina 2.jpg|150px|right|Giratina in the 11th Pokémon movie.]] Giratina has a large role in the 11th Pokémon movie, ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it tries to attack [[Dialga]] for polluting its dimension with its earlier battles with [[Palkia]]. However, later on it is captured by [[Zero]] and nearly killed after he tries to absorb its powers. Giratina is rescued by Ash and his friends, with help from [[Shaymin]]. Giratina also has a role in the 12th Pokémon movie, ''[[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where Giratina fends off [[Arceus]] as Ash and friends prevent the betrayal long ago from happening.
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Giratina.
  
*No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Giratina.
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*Because of this, Giratina is the only dual type Pokémon that is weak to both of its types, as well the only {{Type|Ghost}}-type Legendary Pokémon without using the Spooky Plate attached, Conversion, etc.
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**Because of this, Giratina is the only dual type Pokémon that is weak to both of its types.
 
*Along with [[Palkia]] and [[Dialga]], their eyes resemble those of [[Arceus]]'s.
  
*Along with [[Palkia]] and [[Dialga]], their eyes resemble those of [[Arceus]]'s.
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*Giratina has 6 neck spikes, 6 wing spikes, and 6 legs in its regular form; this is referrencing to 666, which is the number of the devil.
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*In the anime, Giratina has the same roar as the monster [[w:c:godzilla:Mothra|Mothra]], who initially starred in her own movie, before being absorbed by the ''Godzilla'' franchise.
  
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**Also, in the Bible, Satan is referrenced to be a dragon, and Giratina also happens to be a Dragon-type.
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*Giratina is not the only monster to have a roar from the Toho Sound Library. Palkia, Zekrom, Reshiram and Kyurem also have roars used by monsters in the Godzilla franchise (part of Palkia's roar came from Skywalker Sound).
  
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**Along with these resemblances, Giratina's species is the Renegade pokemon; this may also be referrencing the fact that in the Bible, Lucifer became "renegade", separating himself from God, before the creation of the world.
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*In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Giratina is the only one not having the same shield orb just like that of Palkia and Dialga. Giratina used its wings to defend itself.
  
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**However, non of these speculations we're ever confirmed.
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*Sometimes, other people pronounce Giratina as in Jee-ra-tee-na instead of Gir-a-tee-na.
  
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*In the anime, Giratina has the same roar as the monster [[w:c:godzilla:Mothra|Mothra]], who initially starred in her own movie, before being absorbed by the ''[[w:c:godzilla:Godzilla|Godzilla]]'' [[w:c:godzilla:Godzilla (Franchise)|franchise]].
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**Giratina is not the only monster to have a roar from the [[w:c:godzilla:Toho Company Ltd.|Toho]] Sound Library. Palkia, Zekrom, Reshiram and Kyurem also have roars used by monsters in the Godzilla franchise (part of Palkia's roar came from Skywalker Sound).
 
*If one listens closely, Girantina's cry sounds like it has background music.
  
*If one listens closely, Girantina's cry sounds like it has background music.
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*Giratina is currently the only Pokemon to fall down from the top of the screen at the start of its wild encounter (Platinum only).
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*Giratina was most likely banished to the Distortion World by Arceus. Because of this, it hates and is somewhat envious of Arceus.
  
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*At the start of the [[Distortion World]] battle in Platinum, the message says "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!". This is another one-off, but this only appears once. From there on, references state "The wild Giratina".
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*It's Origin Form can be considered the scariest Pokemon ever.
  
   
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==Gallery==
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Revision as of 18:48, 7 January 2015

Template:Giratina Giratina (Japanese: ギラティナ Giratina) is a Legendary Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon. Giratina is the Version Mascot for Pokémon Platinum. It is the rival of Dialga and Palkia.

Biology

Physiology

Giratina's Altered Forme is a giant, dragon-like Pokémon, with an appearance similar to that of a large sauropod. It has 6 legs, gold protrusions that look like external ribs, and golden horns on its head. Its neck has five red stripes and 4 black stripes. On its back, it has a black stripe pattern that extends to its legs. It has black wings with three red thorn-like appendages called Girasols (a rare type of opal) coming out of them. Giratina's Origin Forme is more serpentine (like an amphitheater) than its Altered Forme. Its wings are now shaped like tentacles with the red thorn-like appendages sticking out at the end. Its mouth is now behind the two appendages in front of its face. They open when Giratina roars or etc. The horns on its head are still the same. Giratina in Origin Forme has five rows of golden spikes protruding out of the torso and near the tail. Five gray and red stripes are partially overlapped by these spikes.

Special abilities

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Giratina's Origin Forme.

Like some Pokémon, it has a signature move, called Shadow Force, which hits the opponent without fail even if the foe uses Protect or Detect beforehand. When in its Origin Forme, it retains its phenomenal amounts of HP, like any other Pokémon that is in their alternate formes, and it focuses on more offensive moves, and less on the defensive moves. It switches its Attack stats with its Defense stats in its Origin Forme, making it a great powerhouse. It is also a vastly powerful Pokémon that can use these benefits to fit the trainer's focus on attacking.

It will become Origin Forme when in the Distortion World, or when holding the Griseous Orb, which can be found in a secret part of the Distortion World that can only be entered through a portal in Turnback Cave (The portal will only open if you catch Giratina in the Distortion World) or get it before catching it.

Evolution

Giratina does not evolve.

Pokemon Mythology

Giratina, along with Dialga and Palkia, was created when Arceus hatched from it's egg. Arceus tasked Giratina to create anti-matter. Giratina was known (other than mewtwo) to be one of the most aggressive pokemon. Because of this, Arceus banished Giratina to the Distortion World, where he supposedly would be trapped in forever.

Game Info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Turnback Cave One
Platinum Distortion World, Turnback Cave (If not caught in Distortion World) One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Sinjoh Ruins (Event Arceus required) One
Black and White Trade One (Event)
Black 2 and White 2 Trade or receive from Pokémon Dream Radar One (Event)
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the Sky (South of Dewford Town) One

Side Game Locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness World Abyss (30F)


Pokédex Entries

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Leveling

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Scary Face – 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Dragonbreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
6 Ominous Wind 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
10 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
15 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Shadow Sneak 40 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
24 Destiny Bond – –% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
28 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
33 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
37 Aura Sphere 90 –% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
42 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
47 Shadow Force 120 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
50 Hex 50 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

Main Series

Main article: Giratina (anime)
Giratina in the 11th Pokémon movie.

Giratina has a large role in the 11th Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it tries to attack Dialga for polluting its dimension with its earlier battles with Palkia. However, later on it is captured by Zero and nearly killed after he tries to absorb its powers. Giratina is rescued by Ash and his friends, with help from Shaymin. Giratina also has a role in the 12th Pokémon movie, Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where Giratina fends off Arceus as Ash and friends prevent the betrayal long ago from happening.

Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Giratina.
    • Because of this, Giratina is the only dual type Pokémon that is weak to both of its types.
  • Along with Palkia and Dialga, their eyes resemble those of Arceus's.
  • Giratina has 6 neck spikes, 6 wing spikes, and 6 legs in its regular form; this is referrencing to 666, which is the number of the devil.
    • Also, in the Bible, Satan is referrenced to be a dragon, and Giratina also happens to be a Dragon-type.
    • Along with these resemblances, Giratina's species is the Renegade pokemon; this may also be referrencing the fact that in the Bible, Lucifer became "renegade", separating himself from God, before the creation of the world.
    • However, non of these speculations we're ever confirmed.
  • In the anime, Giratina has the same roar as the monster Mothra, who initially starred in her own movie, before being absorbed by the Godzilla franchise.
    • Giratina is not the only monster to have a roar from the Toho Sound Library. Palkia, Zekrom, Reshiram and Kyurem also have roars used by monsters in the Godzilla franchise (part of Palkia's roar came from Skywalker Sound).
  • If one listens closely, Girantina's cry sounds like it has background music.
  • Giratina is currently the only Pokemon to fall down from the top of the screen at the start of its wild encounter (Platinum only).
  • At the start of the Distortion World battle in Platinum, the message says "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!". This is another one-off, but this only appears once. From there on, references state "The wild Giratina".

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See also

v · d · eLegendary and Mythical* Pokémon
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