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||Floor 7: Cyrus and Giratina||
Pokémon Platinum

||Floor 7: Cyrus and Giratina||

Defeat Cyrus and his level 45-48 Pokémon, then face the legendary Giratina (Origin Form) in Pokémon Platinum. Learn strategies and recommended Pokémon.

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Defeat Cyrus and his level 45-48 Pokémon, then face the legendary Giratina (Origin Form) in Pokémon Platinum. Learn strategies and recommended Pokémon.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Approach Cyrus to trigger a conversation with Cynthia.
  2. 2
    Save and heal your Pokémon before the battle.
  3. 3
    Defeat Cyrus's Pokémon team.
  4. 4
    After Cyrus flees, save your game again.
  5. 5
    Proceed forward to confront Giratina (Origin Form).
  6. 6
    Capture or defeat Giratina.
  7. 7
    Exit the portal to Sendoff Spring and return to Veilstone City to heal your Pokémon.

Boss: Cyrus

  • Houndoom lv 45 (Dark/Fire)
  • Honchkrow lv 47 (Dark/Flying)
  • Crobat lv 46 (Poison/Flying)
  • Gyarados lv 46 (Water/Flying)
  • Weavile lv 48 (Dark/Ice)

Cyrus Battle Info: Cyrus's Pokémon are 4-5 levels higher than in your previous encounter. Electric or Ice-type Pokémon at level 45 or higher are recommended. Do not hesitate to use Revives if your main attackers fall.

  • Houndoom: Weak to Water, Ground, Fire, and Fighting-type attacks.
  • Honchkrow, Crobat, Gyarados: These Flying-type Pokémon are vulnerable to Electric-type attacks like Thunderbolt or Thunder. Be wary of Crobat's speed and Gyarados's Intimidate ability, which lowers your Pokémon's Attack stat.
  • Weavile: This is Cyrus's strongest Pokémon, with high Attack and physical moves. Use Pokémon with high Defense that are not weak to Weavile, or utilize Pokémon with the Intimidate ability to lower its Attack. Fighting-type Pokémon are effective.

Recommended Pokémon for Cyrus: Luxray, Jolteon, or Raichu with Thunderbolt or Thunder; any Pokémon with Ice-type attacks like Ice Beam or Blizzard; Ground and Water-type Pokémon.

Boss: Legendary Pokémon Giratina (Origin Form)

  • Type: Ghost/Dragon
  • Level: 47

Giratina Battle Info: Giratina has a significantly lower catch rate (3) compared to Dialga and Palkia (30). If you do not plan to use your Master Ball, bring at least 40 Ultra Balls. False Swipe is not effective against Giratina.

  • Attacks: Ominous Wind (Ghost), Ancient Power (Rock), Dragon Claw (Dragon), Shadow Force (Ghost - requires a turn to charge).
  • Weaknesses: Giratina is vulnerable to Ghost and Dragon-type attacks. However, due to its typing, it resists many common offensive types. Consider using Pokémon that resist its attacks or have strong neutral coverage.
  • Catching Strategy: Normal-type Pokémon like Porygon, Porygon2, or Porygon-Z can be useful. Flying-type Pokémon are too vulnerable to Ancient Power. Stock up on Revives and Potions to prolong the battle and ensure your Pokémon stay healthy.

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