Giratina

Giratina

Selected Masterpiece • 4/146
Market Price $21.93
Legends Awakened Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Kazuaki Aihara

Kazuaki Aihara is credited on Pokémon TCG cards in 2008, with artwork appearing in Diamond & Pearl—Legends Awakened. The 12 known illustrations favor focused, balanced compositions, shifting between vibrant contrast and restrained monochrome, with moods ranging from mysterious to playful.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Giratina, a spectral figure set against a backdrop of swirling cosmic elements. Its imposing form, with dark wings and a striking color palette, suggests a being that exists between realms. The ambiance feels both mysterious and foreboding, hinting at Giratina's role as a guardian of the distortion world. This snapshot captures a moment of tension, as if the Pokémon is poised for action in a world that straddles the line between light and shadow.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Psychic
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/08/2008

Shadow Force

Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Giratina during your opponent's next turn.

Brutal Edge

50+

Does 50 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost