Giratina – Platinum (#27)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Giratina (#27) is a Rare card from Platinum - Platinum released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Strafe attack (20 damage), You may switch Giratina with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.28, Cardmarket average sale is €1.98, Floor listings start near €0.40.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.28
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.88
- Recent low listing: €0.40
Card Details
- Set
- Platinum
- Card Number
- 27
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Colorless -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Strafe
[Psychic, Colorless]
— 20
You may switch Giratina with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. -
Broken-space Blow
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50
If the Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out by this attack, put the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to in the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Giratina from Platinum (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Giratina 27 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Giratina's Strafe deals 20 damage for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may switch Giratina with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Colorless -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Giratina Cards
Looking for other Giratina cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum #27 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare | $4.28 |
�📦 Platinum Set Context
This Giratina is part of the Platinum expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Giratina card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Platinum are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Platinum
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Giratina 27 was released in 2009 in the Platinum expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Platinum is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Giratina with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Giratina card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Giratina works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.