The 2009 Platinum expansion Giratina card, a Rare Psychic-type Pokémon featuring Dragon Claw and Dragonbreath attacks.
Giratina
2009 • Pokémon • Platinum
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The 2009 Platinum expansion Giratina card (Card #28) captures the essence of the Distortion World through a Basic Psychic-type design. Illustrated by Yusuke Ishikawa, this Rare card features 110 HP and offers strategic versatility with its Dragon Claw and Dragonbreath attacks. The Dragonbreath move introduces a coin-flip mechanic that can paralyze the Defending Pokémon, adding a layer of unpredictability to battles. Collectors often seek this card for its iconic subject and its role within the Platinum set's narrative. Building a collection around this release allows enthusiasts to engage with the lore of Giratina, a banished entity that silently observes the old world. Whether you are completing a Platinum set or adding a key Pokémon to your collection, this card provides a distinct piece of trading card history. The card's simple retreat cost and balanced attacks make it a notable entry for fans of the genre.
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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
Yusuke Ishikawa
Card Stock
English
110
Psychic
Basic
Darkness +30
Colorless -20
2
487
Card Text
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Attack: Dragon Claw (30)
Attack: Dragonbreath (80)
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.