Can you catch Volo’s Giratina?

To directly answer the question, yes, you can catch Volo’s Giratina, but it requires completing the main story and then beating Volo and Giratina in a trainer battle, after which Giratina will retreat and can be caught later in the Cobalt Coastlands. This process involves a challenging two-stage fight at the Temple of Sinnoh, where Giratina‘s Altered Forme and Origin Forme must be defeated.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Catching Giratina

1. Do you have to fight Volo again if you lose to Giratina? Yes, if you lose, you start from the beginning, fighting Volo again in a 6v6 battle, followed by an immediate fight against both forms of Giratina without a break to heal.
2. Can you catch Giratina after defeating it in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? No, after being defeated, Giratina will retreat and not reappear until players return to Jubilife Village.
3. Is Giratina catchable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? Yes, Giratina can be found and captured in Pokémon Legends: Arceus after completing the main story, in the Cobalt Coastlands.

About Giratina’s Forms and Strength

4. Which Giratina form is better? Altered Forme Giratina is considered better for raids due to its impressive defensive stats, allowing it to deal immense damage while staying in battle longer.
5. Can Giratina beat Dialga and Palkia? Giratina has the potential to defeat both Dialga and Palkia because it can enter a different dimension separate from space and time, giving it a unique advantage.
6. Is Giratina still evil? Despite its malevolent appearance, Giratina has a merciful side towards less wicked creatures, showing it’s not purely evil.

Strategies and Tips

7. What Pokémon can one-shot Giratina? Cresselia, with its Fairy-type moves like Moonblast, can deliver a super effective attack against Giratina.
8. Should I use the Master Ball on Giratina? Only use the Master Ball on Giratina if it’s shiny; otherwise, consider using it on other rare Pokémon like Cresselia or Mesprit.
9. Where is Giratina hiding in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? Giratina can be found in the Turnback Cave located in the northwestern corner of the Cobalt Coastlands map.

Storyline and Character Relations

10. Why did Giratina help Volo? Giratina aligned with Volo because both share a goal of dethroning Arceus, with Volo aiming to recreate the world.
11. Is Volo related to Cynthia? Yes, Volo and his ancestor Cogita are related to Cynthia, deepening the lore around their family connections.
12. Does Arceus forgive Giratina? After the timeline changes, Arceus heals Giratina, Dialga, and Palkia, allowing Giratina to return to the Reverse World in peace.

Battle Dynamics

13. Can 4 people beat Giratina? The difficulty of beating Giratina depends on the team’s level and strength, but generally, it should be hard with two people, doable with three, and easy with four.
14. Can Giratina beat Dialga? Giratina can win against Dialga in the Distortion World but might struggle in other dimensions or spaces.
15. Can you beat Giratina with 2 people? It’s possible but will be a very close fight; bringing an additional trainer is recommended for safety, depending on the team’s strength and level.