giratina-origin
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Summary
Giratina Origin is a dual-type Ghost/Dragon Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
Type: Ghost / Dragon
Abilities:
- Levitate: Grants immunity to Ground-type moves, preventing damage from moves such as Earthquake and Spikes.
Physical Characteristics:
- Giratina Origin Forme features a serpentine body with a predominantly black and gray color scheme.
- It has six long, slender, ribbon-like appendages along its body, ending in red-tipped claws.
- The head is adorned with a golden crest and a set of red eyes with a penetrating gaze.
- Unlike its Altered Forme, the Origin Forme lacks legs, emphasizing its ethereal and otherworldly presence.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Giratina Origin is known to inhabit the Distortion World, a parallel dimension where the laws of physics are distorted.
- It is said to appear in the real world only when its presence is required to restore balance.
- The Pokémon is solitary and mysterious, often shrouded in legends about its connection to life and death.
In Battle:
- Giratina Origin excels in versatility due to its high offensive stats and diverse movepool.
- Notable moves include Shadow Force, Draco Meteor, and Aura Sphere, allowing it to counter a variety of opponents.
- Its Ghost/Dragon typing makes it resistant to common types like Electric and Water while having vulnerabilities to Dark, Ghost, Fairy, Dragon, and Ice type moves.
- It is often used as a powerful wallbreaker or tank due to its impressive bulk and ability to recover with Rest or use Substitute.
Evolution:
- Giratina does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon but can change between its Altered and Origin Formes.
- To change Giratina into its Origin Forme, it must hold the Griseous Orb.
Interesting Facts:
- Giratina Origin was first revealed in the Pokémon Platinum game, where it plays a significant role in the storyline involving the Distortion World.
- Its design is inspired by various mythical creatures, with influences from serpentine dragons and ghostly spirits, reflecting its dual-type nature.
- The Origin Forme is often associated with themes of antimatter and parallel dimensions, setting it apart as a unique entity within the Pokémon universe.
- In the lore, Giratina Origin is often considered a counterpart to Dialga and Palkia, representing antimatter as part of a trio that governs the fabric of the universe.
Pokémon Sprites
Front Default
Back Default
Front Shiny
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Evolution Chain
Moves
Level Up
- Level 1: Scary Face
- Level 1: Dragon Breath
- Level 10: Ominous Wind
- Level 19: Shadow Sneak
- Level 20: Ancient Power
- Level 24: Destiny Bond
- Level 30: Dragon Claw
- Level 40: Shadow Force
- Level 49: Pain Split
- Level 50: Heal Block
- Level 50: Hex
- Level 60: Earth Power
- Level 70: Slash
- Level 80: Shadow Claw
- Level 90: Aura Sphere
TM/HM
- Cut
- Fly
- Body Slam
- Take Down
- Roar
- Hyper Beam
- Strength
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Thunder
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Psychic
- Double Team
- Confuse Ray
- Dream Eater
- Rest
- Substitute
- Curse
- Protect
- Endure
- Swagger
- Steel Wing
- Sleep Talk
- Return
- Frustration
- Safeguard
- Iron Tail
- Hidden Power
- Rain Dance
- Sunny Day
- Psych Up
- Shadow Ball
- Rock Smash
- Will O Wisp
- Facade
- Secret Power
- Silver Wind
- Aerial Ace
- Calm Mind
- Shock Wave
- Natural Gift
- Payback
- Dark Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball
- Giga Impact
- Rock Climb
- Defog
- Stone Edge
- Charge Beam
- Hone Claws
- Telekinesis
- Round
- Echoed Voice
- Bulldoze
- Dragon Tail
- Phantom Force
- Confide
- Brutal Swing
- Breaking Swipe
- Skitter Smack
- Tera Blast
Breeding
Tutor
Other
Flavor Text Entries
- Diamond: A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
- Pearl: A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
- Platinum: It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
- Heartgold: This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
- Soulsilver: This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
- Black: It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
- White: It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
- Black-2: It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
- White-2: It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
- X: This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
- Y: It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
- Omega-Ruby: This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
- Alpha-Sapphire: It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.
- Legends-Arceus: There is one Hisuian verse that tells of a powerful light creating a deep shadow. I imagine that this deep shadow is Giratina.