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Pokemon Legends: Arceus
How to Catch Giratina - Forms and Learnset
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┗ Research Tasks → Best Tasks / Farm Research Points
| Giratina in Other Pokemon Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 SV |
 SWSH |
 PLA |
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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 Get Giratina Video Walkthrough
Catch in Turnback Cave
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
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Giratina
|
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| 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 LevelsHow 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
Altered
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
Altered
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 | Type | 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 | Type | BP | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind |
|
60 | 95 | 20 |
| Draco Meteor |
|
110 | 90 | 5 |
| Dark Pulse |
|
80 | - | 10 |
| Psychic |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| Thunderbolt |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| Hyper Beam |
|
120 | 90 | 5 |
| Outrage |
|
90 | 85 | 10 |
| Stone Edge |
|
100 | 80 | 5 |
| Aqua Tail |
|
85 | 90 | 10 |
| Giga Impact |
|
120 | 90 | 5 |
| Shadow Ball |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| Earth Power |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| Rock Smash |
|
40 | 100 | 20 |
| Energy Ball |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| Charge Beam |
|
50 | 90 | 15 |
| Iron Tail |
|
100 | 75 | 5 |
| Iron Head |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| Shadow Claw |
|
70 | 100 | 15 |
| Rest |
|
0 | - | 10 |
| Calm Mind |
|
0 | - | 10 |
| Ominous Wind |
|
60 | 100 | 15 |
| Swift |
|
60 | - | 20 |
| Aerial Ace |
|
60 | - | 20 |
| Bulldoze |
|
60 | 100 | 20 |
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
| Giratina in Other Pokemon Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SV |
SWSH |
PLA |
|
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex
Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon
Special Pokemon
| Special Pokemon | ||
|---|---|---|
 Starter Pokemon |
 Alpha Pokemon |
 Noble Pokemon |
Pokemon by Generation
| Pokemon Generations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Gen 1 |
 Gen 2 |
 Gen 3 |
 Gen 4 |
 Gen 5 |
 Gen 6 |
 Gen 7 |
 Gen 8 |
Pokemon by Type
| Types | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bug |
Dark |
Dragon |
| Electric |
Fairy |
Fighting |
| Fire |
Flying |
Ghost |
| Grass |
Ground |
Ice |
| Normal |
Poison |
Psychic |
| Rock |
Steel |
Water |
Pokemon by Stats
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