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How to Catch Giratina - Forms and Learnset

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Legends Arceus - Giratina

Giratina in Other Pokemon Games
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Giratina is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Giratina and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Giratina learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Giratina.

All Giratina Pages
Giratina	On the Trail of Giratina Request

Hisui Pokedex
Palkia (#236)	Giratina (#237)	Phione (#238)

Giratina Guides
Boss Guide	Pokedex

List of Contents

How to Get Giratina
How to Change Forms
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
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How to Get Giratina

How to Get Giratina Video Walkthrough

Catch in Turnback Cave

PLA Giratina Fight

You'll need to catch Giratina in order to complete Request 91: On the Trail of Giratina, which becomes available after defeating Gingko Guild Member Volo. You'll encounter it in Turnback Cave in the Cobalt Coastlands.

Steps to Encounter Giratina in Turnback Cave
1	After defeating Volo and Giratina, head back to Jubilife Village and accept Request 91: On the Trail of Giratina after a quick cutscene at the entrance of the village.
2	Go to Turnback Cave, near the Spring Path in the Cobalt Coastlands.
3	You'll need to ride Braviary to fly down to the entrance of the cave.

On the Trail of Giratina Guide

Giratina - How to Change Forms

PLA Giratina Change Forms

You can switch between Giratina's two forms by using the Griseous Core. This is unlocked after catching Giratina in Request 91: On the Trail of Giratina.

Giratina Evolution

Evolution Line
Giratina
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Research Tasks for Giratina

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1
	Times you've seen it use Shadow Claw	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use Shadow Force	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use an agile style move	1/3/8/20/40

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Giratina's Research Tasks Fast

Use Shadow Claw in Agile Style 3 times, then Shadow Force 3 times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Giratina Type and Basic Info

Giratina - Basic Info

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Origin

Giratina Renegade Pokemon

Type
Height	14' 09"	Weight	1653.5 lbs
Pokedex Entry	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 Forme) Renegade Pokemon

Type
Height	22' 08"	Weight	1433 lbs
Pokedex Entry	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.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
None

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
None

Giratina Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Giratina

Giratina Base Stats

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Origin

HP	150
Atk	100
Def	120
Sp. Atk	100
Sp. Def	120
Speed	90
Total Base Stats	680

HP	150
Atk	120
Def	100
Sp. Atk	120
Sp. Def	100
Speed	90
Total Base Stats	680

Giratina Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (12)	Shadow Sneak	40	100	20
6 (17)	Ancient Power	60	100	15
12 (23)	Hex	65	100	15
19 (31)	Shadow Claw	70	100	15
27 (39)	Aura Sphere	80	-	10
30 (42)	Shadow Ball	80	100	10
36 (48)	Dragon Claw	80	100	10
42 (54)	Dragon Pulse	80	-	10
55 (68)	Earth Power	80	100	10
60 (74)	Shadow Force	100	100	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Rock Smash	40	100	20
Bulldoze	60	100	20
Aerial Ace	60	-	20
Swift	60	-	20
Ominous Wind	60	100	15
Calm Mind	0	-	10
Rest	0	-	10
Shadow Claw	70	100	15
Iron Head	80	100	10
Iron Tail	100	75	5
Charge Beam	50	90	15
Energy Ball	80	100	10
Icy Wind	60	95	20
Earth Power	80	100	10
Shadow Ball	80	100	10
Giga Impact	120	90	5
Aqua Tail	85	90	10
Stone Edge	100	80	5
Outrage	90	85	10
Hyper Beam	120	90	5
Thunderbolt	80	100	10
Psychic	80	100	10
Dark Pulse	80	-	10
Draco Meteor	110	90	5

Giratina Pokedex Number

All Giratina Pages
Giratina	On the Trail of Giratina Request

Hisui Pokedex
Palkia (#236)	Giratina (#237)	Phione (#238)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Giratina in Other Pokemon Games

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