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||Floor 7: Cyrus and Giratina||
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

||Floor 7: Cyrus and Giratina||

Defeat Cyrus and his Pokémon team, then face the legendary Giratina in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Learn recommended strategies and items.

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Defeat Cyrus and his Pokémon team, then face the legendary Giratina in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Learn recommended strategies and items.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Proceed forward, where Cyrus will speak with Cynthia about changing the world.
  2. 2
    Save and heal your Pokémon before engaging Cyrus in battle.
  3. 3
    After defeating Cyrus, he will flee and Cynthia will heal your Pokémon.
  4. 4
    Save your game again before proceeding to the next encounter.
  5. 5
    Go forward to trigger the appearance of Giratina for battle.
  6. 6
    After you capture or defeat Giratina, a portal will open, sending you to Sendoff Spring.
  7. 7
    Exit Sendoff Spring and return to Veilstone City to heal your Pokémon.

Boss: Cyrus

Cyrus's Pokémon are approximately 4-5 levels higher than in your previous battle. If you have an Electric or Ice type Pokémon at level 45 or higher, you should be well-prepared. Do not hesitate to use Revives if your main attackers fall.

  • Houndoom lv 45 (Dark/Fire): Weak to Water, Ground, Fire, and Fighting attacks. Be wary of its powerful Flamethrower.
  • Honchkrow lv 47 (Dark/Flying): Weak to Electric attacks.
  • Crobat lv 46 (Poison/Flying): Weak to Electric attacks. Be prepared for its high power.
  • Gyarados lv 46 (Water/Flying): Weak to Electric attacks. Its Intimidate ability lowers your Pokémon's Attack stat.
  • Weavile lv 48 (Dark/Ice): Weak to Fighting attacks. This Pokémon has a very high Attack stat and is several levels higher than most of Cyrus's team. Consider using a Pokémon with high Defense that is not weak to Weavile, or a Pokémon with the Intimidate ability.

Recommended Pokémon for Cyrus: Luxray/Jolteon/Raichu with Thunderbolt or Thunder, any Pokémon with Ice Attacks like Ice Beam and Blizzard, and Ground and Water Pokémon.

Legendary Pokémon: Giratina (Origin Form)

Giratina is a level 47 Ghost/Dragon-type legendary Pokémon.

  • Attacks: Ominous Wind (Ghost), Ancient Power (Rock), Dragon Claw (Dragon), and Shadow Force (Ghost - requires a turn to charge).
  • Catch Rate: Giratina has a significantly lower catch rate (3) compared to Dialga and Palkia (30).
  • Recommended Items: If you do not plan to use your Master Ball or have already used it, bring at least 40 Ultra Balls. Stock up on Revives and Potions.
  • Effective Strategies: False Swipe is not effective against Giratina. Consider using a Normal-type Pokémon like Porygon/2/Z. Flying types are too vulnerable to Ancient Power.
Tips
  • Save your game before fighting Cyrus to avoid replaying the entire floor if you lose.
  • Cyrus's Pokémon are significantly stronger than in previous encounters.
  • Electric and Ice-type Pokémon are highly effective against many of Cyrus's team.
  • Weavile is the most challenging of Cyrus's Pokémon due to its high level and attack power.
  • Giratina's catch rate is very low, making it difficult to catch without the Master Ball.
  • If you catch Giratina, it will initially be in its base form; its Origin Form requires further conditions to be met.

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