# Giratina - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Giratina in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Giratina)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Giratina
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Force**: 84.570%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 84.102%
- **Protect**: 81.907%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 70.913%
- **Draco Meteor**: 12.157%
- **Shadow Ball**: 9.865%
- **Thunderbolt**: 8.716%
- **Bulldoze**: 8.716%
- **Aqua Tail**: 5.857%
- **Pain Split**: 4.541%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 94.854%
- **Telepathy**: 5.146%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 77.821%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 8.882%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.875%
- **Other**: 4.422%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar-Mega**: 76.744%
- **Cresselia**: 73.935%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 72.379%
- **Groudon-Primal**: 71.304%
- **Sylveon**: 9.385%
- **Magmortar**: 8.809%

## FAQ for Giratina in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Giratina?
The most common moves for Giratina are Shadow Force, Will-O-Wisp, Protect, Shadow Sneak. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Giratina?
Giratina is frequently paired with Gengar-Mega, Cresselia, Kangaskhan-Mega, Groudon-Primal. 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/0/0/236/28`. This configuration accounts for 69.808% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Giratina?
Giratina is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (94.854%) and the item **Leftovers** (77.821%).

### What is the most common role for Giratina?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Giratina often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Giratina) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Giratina
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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