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#0487 Giratina (Origin Forme)

Giratina standard-form artwork
Artwork shows Giratina’s standard form.
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GhostDragon
Abilities
LevitateGives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Hidden ability
LevitateGives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Capture
Gender
genderless
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Growth
Slow
EV yield
3 HP
Giratina (Origin Forme)’s base stats
HP150
Attack120
Defense100
Sp. Atk120
Sp. Def100
Speed90
Total680

Where to find it

Available through a held-item transformation; see below.

Held-item forms

These are held-item transformations, not permanent evolutions. Removing the required item returns the Pokémon to its base form.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Giratina (Origin Forme)’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Shadow SneakGhostPhysical4010030The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.
1DefogFlyingStatus——15Lowers the foe’s evasiveness and blows away Spikes, Light Screen, and the like. It also clears fog.
7Dragon BreathDragonSpecial7510020Blows a powerful breath at the target. May paralyze the target.
14Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.
21HexGhostSpecial6510010A relentless attack that deals heavy damage to a foe with a status problem.
28SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
35Scary FaceNormalStatus—10010The user frightens the foe with a scary face. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages.
42Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
49Shadow ForceGhostPhysical1201005The user vanishes on turn 1, then strikes on turn 2. It hits even if the foe protects itself.
56Pain SplitNormalStatus——20The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
63Aura SphereFightingSpecial80—20The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
70Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
77Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
84Destiny BondGhostStatus——5If the user faints after using this move, the foe that landed the knockout hit dies along with it.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Giratina (Origin Forme) can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical859525Strikes the target with hard wings. May raise the user’s Defense.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010The user fires a bundle of electricity. 70% chance to raise the user’s Sp. Atk by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
TM129Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010Strikes the target with its wings twice.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520A charging attack with a 20% chance to confuse the foe. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Move tutors

Moves Giratina (Origin Forme) can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.

Ruins of Alph · Cost: Rare Bone ×1

Requirements: Ruins of Alph: small extras

the Ruins of Alph

Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free

taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym

Aura SphereFightingSpecial80—20The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial130905Comets are summoned down from the sky. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.

Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free

Blackthorn City

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Goldenrod City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Requirements: Goldenrod City: small extras

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch.
OutrageDragonPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused.
PoltergeistGhostPhysical110905The user attacks by controlling the foe’s held item. It fails if the foe holds no item.

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