How to find Giratina and Griseous Orb in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

In the Sinnoh remakes, players can catch the Pokemon Platinum Legendary and challenge it in a secret boss battle for its Griseous Orb. Here is how to find Giratina in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Although the Sinnoh remakes are not based on the Platinum version of Gen IV,Studio ILCAhas hidden a major easter egg to honor the 2008 expanded edition of Diamond & Pearl.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Giratina profile image

Trainers are not only able to find Giratina in a secret location hidden on the map, but they can also transform the Legendary Pokemon into its epic Origin Forme after unlocking the Griseous Orb inPokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Where to find Giratina in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Although the extended Platinum ending isn’t in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Studio ILCA has given Trainers a chance to catch Legendary Giratina.

Players will first be able to find the Creation Trio Ghost-typeafter beating the game.Here are what steps you need to take to find Giratina in BDSP:

Article image

How to catch Giratina in BDSP

Now that you’ve foundTurnback Cave, you will need to do some extra legwork before you can encounter the mysterious Legendary.

Where to find Griseous Orb

Studio ILCA has not only included the Platinum Legendary in the Sinnoh remakes but has also createda hidden methodfor playersto obtain the Griseous Orbto transform Giratina into itsOrigin Forme.

Players will only be able tounlock the key itemafter gaining access to the post-gameRamanas Park featureand afterfighting Giratinaa second timein a secret boss battle.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Giratina Turnback Cave spawn location

Note: If the Distortion Slate doesn’t show up after catching Giratina, you may have to unlock the rest of the Slates first. For a breakdown of how to do so, check out our full guidehere.

How to transform Giratina into Origin Forme

After obtaining theGriseous Orbfrombattling Giratina at Ramanas Park, you need to add the Legendary to one of your team slots.

Pokemon Go: All Legendary Pokemon & how to catch them (2025)

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl secret Giratina Origne Forme boss battle.

Pokemon Go Zacian Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters

All trade evolutions in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

And that is everything you need to know about the Platinum Legendary! While some may be disappointed in the lack of the Distortion World, at least Studio ILCA has given fans the ability to transform Giratina into its Origin Forme.

The secret second boss battle with the terrifying Ghost-type is also pretty epic and is a neat nod to the 2008 title. Trainers are now able to jump back and forth between its two Formes whenever they want.

A poster containing all Legendary Pokemon

Now that you have Giratina and its two Formes on your team, check out some of our other Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl guides and walkthroughs.

How to get Jirachi|How to get Mew|Version exclusives|All Legendary Pokemon|How to get the Poketch|Best starter to pick|All Styles|How to beat all Gym Leaders|How to walk with your Pokemon