The collector appeal of Giratina from the 2009 Platinum set, featuring a distinctive reverse holo finish and powerful Lost Zone mechanics.
Giratina
2009 • Pokémon • Platinum
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Description
The Giratina card from the 2009 Platinum set offers a compelling addition to any Pokémon Trading Card Game collection. Identified as card number 27, this release features the legendary Pokémon with a striking reverse holo treatment that enhances its visual appeal during gameplay. As a Basic Psychic-type, Giratina brings significant strategic depth, boasting 100 HP and versatile attacks that impact board state through switching capabilities and the unique Lost Zone mechanic. Designed by Mitsuhiro Arita, this card reflects the aesthetic and mechanical innovations introduced in the Platinum era. Collectors often seek this reverse holo rare for its artistic finish and its role in building competitive or thematic decks centered around legendary Pokémon. The card’s ability to move opponents to the Lost Zone adds a layer of complexity that appeals to both casual players and serious strategists looking to expand their roster. Whether you are completing a set of Platinum cards or hunting for key legendary pieces, Giratina remains a notable entry in the franchise’s history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Giratina
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
100
Psychic
Basic
Darkness ×2
Colorless -20
3
487
Card Text
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Attack: Strafe (20)
You may switch Giratina with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Attack: Broken-space Blow (50)
If the Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out by this attack, put the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to in the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.
A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
