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giratina-origin
LegendaryGeneration IV · #10007 — Renegade Pokémon
Giratina (Origin Forme) is a legendary Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, serving as the mascot of Pokémon Platinum Version. Known as the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina represents antimatter in the creation myth of the Sinnoh region, existing alongside Dialga and Palkia as one of the three deity Pokémon created by Arceus. This particular form is the true manifestation of Giratina as it exists in the Distortion World, its native reality that exists on the reverse side of the normal world. With a National Pokédex number of 487, Giratina (Origin Forme) stands as one of the most formidable legendary Pokémon, boasting a base stat total of 680 distributed across impressive offensive capabilities. Unlike its Altered Forme counterpart, the Origin Forme prioritizes raw attacking power, featuring base Attack and Special Attack stats of 120 each, making it a potent offensive threat in competitive play.
Base Stats
Height
6.9m
Weight
650.0kg
Category
Renegade Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
black
Shape
tentacles
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Giratina-origin Biology & Physical Characteristics
The Origin Forme of Giratina presents a dramatically different physical appearance compared to its Altered Forme, embodying a more serpentine and ethereal design that better reflects its existence as a being of antimatter. Standing at an impressive 6.9 meters in height and weighing 650.0 kilograms, Giratina (Origin Forme) is slightly lighter than its Altered Forme despite being considerably taller, suggesting a more streamlined and ghostly composition. This form features multiple wings and a more aquatic, dragon-like silhouette that appears to undulate through dimensions rather than traverse physical space. The Pokédex entries describe how Giratina was banished for its violence, silently observing the old world from its interdimensional home in the Distortion World, a place where common knowledge is distorted and strange. The Origin Forme's ethereal nature is reflected in its abilities, with Levitate being its signature ability, allowing it to evade all Ground-type moves—a trait that perfectly complements its otherworldly existence and grants it a crucial defensive advantage in battle.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Giratina-origin Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Giratina (Origin Forme) is a genderless Pokémon, placing it in the Undiscovered egg group alongside other legendary and mythical entities in the Pokédex. As a genderless legendary, Giratina cannot be bred in conventional ways and cannot produce eggs through standard breeding mechanics. Its genderless status is thematically appropriate for a being of antimatter and cosmic significance—it transcends the biological categories that govern normal Pokémon reproduction. The base friendship of Giratina is set to 0, significantly lower than the standard base happiness of most Pokémon species, reflecting its harsh nature and the violent temperament that led to its banishment. This low base friendship rating emphasizes Giratina's role as a renegade and an outsider, hostile to the normal world and reluctant to form bonds with trainers. The combination of genderlessness and low base friendship creates a narrative representation of Giratina as fundamentally alien and unapproachable, requiring substantial effort and dedication from any trainer seeking to gain its trust and cooperation. Giratina hatches from eggs with a cycle count of 120, though in its case this is purely mechanical data rather than a practical breeding method, as no eggs can naturally be obtained for this legendary Pokémon.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
crystal
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
gold silver
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
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Giratina-origin Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Giratina does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon species, as it stands as a complete and supreme legendary entity unto itself. However, Giratina possesses the unique ability to transform between two distinct forms based on its location and held item. The Origin Forme is achieved when Giratina holds a Griseous Orb (known as the Griseous Core in Legends: Arceus and subsequent games), which catalyzes its transformation from its Altered Forme into this more powerful, otherworldly manifestation. Additionally, whenever Giratina inhabits the Distortion World itself, it automatically assumes its Origin Forme regardless of held items, as this is its true form in its native dimension. The transformation between forms is not a permanent evolution but rather a situational change that reflects Giratina's dual nature as a being existing between dimensions. When removed from the Distortion World or if the Griseous Orb is taken away, Giratina reverts to its Altered Forme, demonstrating that the Origin Forme is contingent upon specific circumstances rather than a true evolutionary stage. This mechanic emphasizes Giratina's role as a dimensional entity that shifts its manifestation based on its environment and the artifacts that anchor it to different realities.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Giratina-origin Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Giratina (Origin Forme) inhabits the Distortion World, a chaotic realm that exists as a mirror image of the normal Pokémon world with inverted and warped geography. According to Pokédex entries, this legendary Pokémon was banished to this alternate dimension as punishment for its violent nature, where it has remained in isolation, observing the world it once knew from across dimensional boundaries. The Distortion World itself is characterized by floating islands, reversed gravity, and spatial anomalies that only Giratina can naturally navigate, making it the undisputed sovereign of this nightmarish realm. Unlike other legendary Pokémon that may wander the overworld or dwell in specific locations, Giratina (Origin Forme) maintains a somber vigil in its banishment, silently watching yet fundamentally separated from the world of mortals. Its behavior reflects a contemplative, otherworldly nature—it does not seek conflict or interaction with other Pokémon, instead existing in a state of eternal exile. The Pokédex suggests this form appears specifically in places of death and decay, such as ancient cemeteries, where the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds grows thin enough for this antimatter being to manifest.
Pokedex Entries
Generation IV
A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
Generation V
It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
Generation VI
This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
Generation VIII
There is one Hisuian verse that tells of a powerful light creating a deep shadow. I imagine that this deep shadow is Giratina.
Giratina-origin Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Giratina is derived from 'Gira' (ギラ), a Japanese onomatopoeia for glittering or shining, combined with 'Tina' (ティナ), creating a name that evokes something both beautiful and ominous. In Japanese, it is simply called Giratina, maintaining the same nomenclature across regions. The design of Giratina (Origin Forme) draws heavily from Japanese and Shinto mythology, particularly the concept of antimatter and the inverse world—themes central to Sinnoh's creation narrative. Its serpentine, wing-laden body suggests a twisted draconic entity, with flowing appendages that seem to phase between dimensions. The Origin Forme particularly evokes imagery of a wraith or specter, with its ethereal proportions contrasting sharply with the bulkier, more defined Altered Forme. The designation of 'Origin Forme' itself indicates this is Giratina's primordial, authentic state—the form it takes in its native Distortion World before any alteration by the laws of the normal dimension. The color palette of blacks, grays, and purples reinforces its association with void, antimatter, and the supernatural. The Origin Forme's design philosophy emphasizes otherworldliness and dimensional displacement, featuring a more aquatic, less stable visual presentation that suggests constant flux between realities.
Learnable Moves
Giratina-origin can learn 97 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow force | ghost | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| silver wind | bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Giratina-origin Competitive Battle Guide
Giratina (Origin Forme) represents one of the most formidable legendary Pokémon available in competitive play, distinguished from its Altered Forme primarily through superior offensive capabilities. With base Attack and Special Attack stats both reaching 120, compared to its Altered Forme's 100 in each category, the Origin Forme establishes itself as an aggressive physical and special threat that can pressure opponents with devastating offensive coverage. Its base HP of 150 provides substantial durability, though its defensive stats of 100 Defense and 100 Special Defense are marginally lower than the Altered Forme's respective 120 values, creating a more offensively-oriented profile. The signature ability Levitate grants immunity to Ground-type moves, a critical advantage that eliminates one of the Ghost/Dragon type's notable weaknesses while protecting against terrain damage. Competitively, Giratina (Origin Forme) typically runs mixed offensive sets, leveraging its high Attack and Special Attack to threaten a broad range of opponents with moves like Shadow Force, Dragon Claw, and Outrage, alongside coverage options such as Iron Head or Stone Edge. Its 90 base Speed is modest, allowing faster threats to outpace it, though its exceptional bulk and offensive power often compensate for this vulnerability. The access to Stealth Rock and other utility moves provides team support potential, making Origin Forme a versatile option that can function as either a dedicated sweeper or a bulky offensive presence depending on EV allocation and move set configuration.
Commonly Asked Questions About Giratina-origin
What type is Giratina-origin?
Giratina-origin is a ghost and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Giratina-origin evolve into?
Giratina-origin does not evolve.
What are Giratina-origin's weaknesses?
Giratina-origin is weak to ghost, ice, dragon, dark and fairy type moves.
Giratina-origin Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Giratina (Origin Forme) has become an iconic symbol within Pokémon culture since its introduction as the mascot of Pokémon Platinum Version, where it appears prominently on the game's box art. The revelation of the Origin Forme in early February 2008 generated significant excitement within the community, as it represented a dramatic visual reimagining of the legendary Pokémon and expanded the narrative surrounding Giratina's role in Sinnoh's mythology. The concept of multiple forms for a legendary Pokémon was relatively novel at the time, and Giratina's transformation mechanic established a template that would influence future legendary Pokémon designs. In the Pokémon anime film 'Giratina and the Sky Warrior,' the Origin Forme received substantial screen time and character development, solidifying its status as a major legendary figure in the extended Pokémon universe. The Origin Forme has appeared in various merchandise, trading cards, and collaborative media, often portrayed as the more dangerous and authentic manifestation of Giratina. Its design has influenced fan art and creative interpretations throughout the community, with many enthusiasts drawn to its otherworldly aesthetic and complex dimensional mythology. The form's exclusive ability to exist in the Distortion World has made it central to discussions about Pokémon lore and the nature of alternate dimensions within the Pokémon universe.
Where to Find Giratina-origin in Every Pokémon Game
Giratina (Origin Forme) is primarily encountered in Pokémon Platinum Version, where it serves as the version mascot and can be battled and captured in the Distortion World, the dimensional realm that serves as its natural habitat. The transformation into Origin Forme occurs automatically when Giratina inhabits the Distortion World, making this the only location where players encounter it in this form during the main storyline of Generation IV games. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Giratina can be captured but only appears in its Altered Forme until equipped with the Griseous Orb, which triggers the transformation into Origin Forme. In Generation V games (Black and White versions), Giratina is available through in-game events or post-game encounters, again requiring the Griseous Orb to achieve the Origin Forme. Later generations maintain this pattern, with the Griseous Orb (later renamed Griseous Core in Legends: Arceus) remaining the key item for transformation outside of the Distortion World. With a catch rate of only 3, Giratina proves exceptionally difficult to capture, emphasizing its legendary status and the challenge of subduing such a powerful being. The Pokédex lists Giratina as location #0210 in Platinum's regional Pokédex and #0237 in Legends: Arceus, reflecting its availability across multiple games. Its low base happiness of 0 and slow growth rate compound the challenge of training and bonding with this renegade legendary, making any Giratina a prized possession for dedicated trainers.