Where can I find Giratina in SoulGold?

Giratina cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Giratina?

Giratina is a ghost/dragon-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Giratina learn in SoulGold?

Giratina can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Giratinain Pokémon SoulGold

ghostdragon

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Renegade Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

GhostDragon

Dex

#487

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises foe's PP usage.

Telepathy(Secondary)

Can't be damaged by an ally.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

340

EV Yield

3 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ice ×2ghost ×2dragon ×2dark ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

normalfighting

Forms

Normal,Origin

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Giratina isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Shadow SneakLevel: 1Shadow Sneak	ghost	40	100	30
1	Shadow SneakLevel: 1Shadow Sneak	Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
1	DefogLevel: 1Defog	flying	0	0	15
1	DefogLevel: 1Defog	Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
7	Dragon BreathLevel: 7Dragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
7	Dragon BreathLevel: 7Dragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
14	Ancient PowerLevel: 14Ancient Power	rock	60	100	5
14	Ancient PowerLevel: 14Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
21	HexLevel: 21Hex	ghost	0	100	10
21	HexLevel: 21Hex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
28	SlashLevel: 28Slash	normal	70	100	20
28	SlashLevel: 28Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
35	Scary FaceLevel: 35Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
35	Scary FaceLevel: 35Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
42	Shadow ClawLevel: 42Shadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15
42	Shadow ClawLevel: 42Shadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
49	Pain SplitLevel: 49Pain Split	normal	0	0	20
49	Pain SplitLevel: 49Pain Split	Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally.
56	Aura SphereLevel: 56Aura Sphere	fighting	0	0	20
56	Aura SphereLevel: 56Aura Sphere	Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded.
63	Dragon ClawLevel: 63Dragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15
63	Dragon ClawLevel: 63Dragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
70	Earth PowerLevel: 70Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
70	Earth PowerLevel: 70Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
77	Shadow ForceLevel: 77Shadow Force	ghost	120	100	5
77	Shadow ForceLevel: 77Shadow Force	Vanishes on the first turn then strikes the next turn.
84	Destiny BondLevel: 84Destiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
84	Destiny BondLevel: 84Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

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TM/HM Moves (43)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlyFly	flying	0	95	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM51TM51
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.