Giratina
Ghost/Dragon-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 696.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Breath Shadow Force
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Force is an Elite TM move. Shadow Force costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Giratina takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 696
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,931 CP
Giratina moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath Best STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Shadow Claw STAB | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Shadow Sneak STAB | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Shadow Force Best STAB Elite | Ghost | 140 | 100 | 2.0s | 70 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
| Shadow Force | Ghost | 120 | 90 | 1.33 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Shadow Force is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Giratina does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 2
How to get Giratina
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Giratina knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 86 | 2,921 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 86 | 3,162 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,894 | 1,979 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,356 | 2,462 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,894 | 1,979 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,432 | 1,496 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,894 | 1,979 |
Is Giratina good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Giratina has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (225 Defense / 284 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Giratina deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 47 |
| Lv 2 | 149 |
| Lv 3 | 251 |
| Lv 4 | 353 |
| Lv 5 | 455 |
| Lv 6 | 557 |
| Lv 7 | 659 |
| Lv 8 | 761 |
| Lv 9 | 863 |
| Lv 10 | 965 |
| Lv 11 | 1,062 |
| Lv 12 | 1,158 |
| Lv 13 | 1,255 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,352 |
| Lv 15 | 1,448 |
| Lv 16 | 1,545 |
| Lv 17 | 1,641 |
| Lv 18 | 1,738 |
| Lv 19 | 1,834 |
| Lv 20 | 1,931 |
| Lv 21 | 2,027 |
| Lv 22 | 2,124 |
| Lv 23 | 2,220 |
| Lv 24 | 2,317 |
| Lv 25 | 2,414 |
| Lv 26 | 2,510 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,607 |
| Lv 28 | 2,703 |
| Lv 29 | 2,800 |
| Lv 30 | 2,897 |
| Lv 31 | 2,945 |
| Lv 32 | 2,993 |
| Lv 33 | 3,041 |
| Lv 34 | 3,090 |
| Lv 35 | 3,138 |
| Lv 36 | 3,186 |
| Lv 37 | 3,234 |
| Lv 38 | 3,283 |
| Lv 39 | 3,331 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,379 |
| Lv 41 | 3,422 |
| Lv 42 | 3,465 |
| Lv 43 | 3,509 |
| Lv 44 | 3,552 |
| Lv 45 | 3,596 |
| Lv 46 | 3,641 |
| Lv 47 | 3,685 |
| Lv 48 | 3,730 |
| Lv 49 | 3,775 |
| Lv 50 | 3,820 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0487
- Height
- 4.50 m
- Weight
- 750.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0487_POKEMON_GIRATINA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Giratina in Pokemon GO?
Giratina's best moveset is Dragon Breath (fast) with Shadow Force (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Giratina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Giratina takes super effective damage from Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Giratina's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Giratina reaches 3,820 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,379 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Giratina?
A perfect 15/15/15 Giratina shows 1,931 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,414 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Giratina better than regular Giratina?
Shadow Giratina deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Giratina in Pokemon GO?
Giratina spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Giratina be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Giratina depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.