Giratina ◇ Collector’s Guide (Ultra Prism 58)

Character Intro

Giratina ◇ from the Ultra Prism set is a Rare Prism Star card boasting 160 HP. Its striking ability, Chaotic Star, adds a unique strategic element to gameplay. The powerful attack, Crisis Dive, complements its formidable presence on the battlefield. This card is number 58 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, Prism Star
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Flavor Text: “It was banished for its violence. It silently gazed upon the old world from the Distortion World.”
• Rules: You can only have one Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If it would go to the discard pile, it goes to the Lost Zone instead.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Ultra Prism set, card number 58. It is a Rare Prism Star card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: sm5-58
• No known print variants or alternate artworks.
• Identified by the Prism Star symbol (◇) and the unique rule restricting deck inclusion and discard behavior.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Gameplay Highlights

Its Prism Star ability allows you to attach two Psychic Energy cards from your hand when played onto the Bench, and it has a powerful 160-damage attack that requires discarding two Energy.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its rarity and unique Prism Star status, store Giratina ◇ in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the vivid illustration by Masakazu Fukuda. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain card condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism: Introduced Giratina ◇ as a Rare Prism Star card with a distinctive ability and attack, emphasizing strategic energy attachment and a high-damage Psychic attack. The set expanded the Prism Star mechanic, adding unique deck-building rules.