Who is Giratina? The legendary Pokémon of the distortion world
Giratina: The Renegade Pokémon of the Distortion World
Giratina is a mythical creature in the Pokémon franchise, fascinating fans with its connection to antimatter , its role as guardian of the Warp World , and its two iconic forms: Altered and Origin. This article delves into its history, origin, narrative impact, and the passionate discussions within the community.
Origin and Divine Creation
According to Sinnoh mythology, Arceus gave birth to three entities: Dialga (time), Palkia (space), and Giratina, representing antimatter. Deeming Giratina too violent, Arceus exiled him to a parallel dimension: the Distortion World. This chaotic realm perfectly reflects Giratina's unstable nature.
Shapes and capacities
Altered Form
A massive six-legged form with the Pressure ability that causes the opponent to consume more PP.
Original Form
Floating serpentine form accessible via the Platinum Orb or in the Distortion World. It has Levitate, which makes it immune to Ground-type.
Role in games and media
Pokémon Platinum
Giratina is central to the storyline and intervenes to prevent Cyrus from reshaping the world, taking him to the Distortion World.
Pokémon Movie: Giratina and the Sky Guardian
The film explores the conflict between Dialga and Giratina, disrupting the dimensional balance.
Fan reception
Fans debate its nature: punishment or mission? Some see Giratina as a protective entity rather than an outcast.
Technical sheet
- Type: Ghost / Dragon
- Size: 4.5 m
- Weight: 750 kg
- Signature Abilities: Revenant, Haunt, Retaliation, Shadow Cast
Giratina in summary
| Appearance | Description |
|---|---|
| Lore | Represents antimatter and embodies the chaos necessary for balance |
| Shapes | Altered (Pressure) and Original (Levitation) |
| Presence | Games, anime, movies and merchandise |
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Our opinion on Giratina
Giratina embodies the duality between order and chaos, matter and antimatter. Exiled yet essential, its role in the Pokémon universe remains unique. Formidable in combat, complex in its origin, it fascinates as much as it intrigues.
