Giratina is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It was illustrated by Yusuke Ishikawa and is part of the Platinum set, released in the mid-2000s era…
Set: Platinum
Number: 28/127
Rarity: Rare
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About the Giratina Pokémon Card
Giratina is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Platinum set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 28/127 and is classified as Rare. The Platinum set was released on February 11, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.”.
Giratina Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Giratina
Card number: 28/127
Set: Platinum
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Psychic
HP: 110
Artist: Yusuke Ishikawa
Release date: February 11, 2009
National Pokédex number: 487
Why Collect the Giratina Pokémon Card?
Giratina is a solid addition to the Platinum set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Giratina Pokémon Card
Giratina was illustrated by Yusuke Ishikawa.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Giratina Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Giratina is about
9.99. Recent listings range from roughly $8.16 (low) to 9.99 (high), with a mid-point near $9.69. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Platinum set has a median card value near $5.25 and an average near
6.56, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -45% over the last 7 days and -59% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Platinum set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Giratina Pokémon Card
Whether Giratina is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Giratina Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Giratina are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Giratina
Giratina appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include BW Black Star Promos BW74 (around $327), Legends Awakened 4 (around $94.93) and Platinum 10 (around $69.83).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Giratina Pokémon Card
The Giratina pokémon card is a Rare card from the Platinum set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Platinum set. Its current aggregated market price is about
9.99; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Giratina card from?
Giratina is from the Platinum set (Platinum series), numbered 28/127 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Giratina card?
Giratina is classified as Rare.
How much is the Giratina 28/127 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
9.99, within a recent range of roughly $8.16 to 9.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Giratina card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Giratina card?
Rare cards like Giratina are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Platinum set released?
The Platinum set was released on February 11, 2009.
Are there other printings of Giratina?
Yes. Giratina appears on 10 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
