# Giratina - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Giratina in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Giratina)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Giratina
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 76.879%
- **Shadow Ball**: 73.914%
- **Icy Wind**: 73.748%
- **Gravity**: 72.822%
- **Protect**: 26.086%
- **Shadow Force**: 26.086%
- **Draco Meteor**: 23.049%
- **Dragon Claw**: 22.897%
- **Other**: 4.519%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Psychium Z**: 68.795%
- **Aguav Berry**: 26.180%
- **Roseli Berry**: 4.952%
- **Other**: 0.072%

## Common Teammates
- **Lilligant**: 52.399%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 52.398%
- **Tapu Fini**: 42.398%
- **Exploud**: 22.897%
- **Ambipom**: 22.897%
- **Kommo-o**: 22.897%

## FAQ for Giratina in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Giratina?
The most common moves for Giratina are Tailwind, Shadow Ball, Icy Wind, Gravity. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Giratina?
Giratina is frequently paired with Lilligant, Metagross-Mega, Tapu Fini, Exploud. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/172/4/60/20`. This configuration accounts for 72.822% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Giratina?
Giratina is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Psychium Z** (68.795%).

### What is the most common role for Giratina?
Based on common item usage (Psychium Z), Giratina often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Giratina) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*