# Giratina - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Giratina in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Giratina)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Giratina
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 55.144%
- **Shadow Force**: 49.187%
- **Protect**: 48.223%
- **Shadow Ball**: 47.757%
- **Draco Meteor**: 45.736%
- **Earthquake**: 41.750%
- **Thunderbolt**: 35.956%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 29.523%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 13.305%
- **Iron Head**: 11.892%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 95.621%
- **Telepathy**: 4.379%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 98.181%
- **Other**: 1.819%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 58.339%
- **Comfey**: 47.080%
- **Tapu Fini**: 40.633%
- **Glastrier**: 38.657%
- **Venusaur**: 36.763%
- **Torkoal**: 35.852%

## FAQ for Giratina in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Giratina?
The most common moves for Giratina are Earth Power, Shadow Force, Protect, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Giratina?
Giratina is frequently paired with Incineroar, Comfey, Tapu Fini, Glastrier. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Giratina?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Giratina?
The top build for Giratina features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.962% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Giratina?
Giratina is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (95.621%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (98.181%).

### What is the most common role for Giratina?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Giratina often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Giratina?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 150 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Giratina on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Giratina) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Giratina
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*