Why did Giratina side with Volo?

Giratina sided with Volo in Pokémon Legends: Arceus because both shared a desire for revenge against Arceus, who had banished Giratina to the Distortion World, and Volo manipulated Giratina with promises to use Arceus's power to destroy the current world and recreate it better, fulfilling both their vengeful aims. Volo, a descendant of the Celestica, sought to harness Arceus to remake reality, and Giratina, fueled by resentment, saw an opportunity to confront its creator.
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Why did Giratina team up with Volo?

Theory on Giratina's involvement in PLA (postgame spoilers) Volo claims that Giratina aided him for the same reason he did: To lure Arceus out of hiding to throw down with the creator god. Opening the space-time rift was supposedly done to draw Arceus' attention for this purpose.
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Why did Arceus disown Giratina?

Giratina was banished to the chaotic distortion world by arceus for causing chaos with matter and antimatter, so unlike the rest of his trio he isn't really a good master of his domain.
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Why did Volo betray us?

A member of the Ginkgo Guild, he at first assists the player in their journey through the Hisui region. However, near the end of the game, he is revealed to be a selfish cultist that seeks to find Arceus, so he could use its powers to destroy the world and create the one he deems perfect.
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Why did Giratina interfere with Cyrus?

According to Pokemon generations, Giritina brought Cyrus to the distortion world because it's the world that Cyrus wanted. There where no living things, no emotion, no whatever. It was a solution that worked for everyone.
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Why does Giratina hate Dialga?

Giratina hates Dialga (and Palkia) because their massive battle in the human world severely damaged Giratina's home, the Distortion World (Reverse World), causing pollution and chaos, leading Giratina to seek revenge for the destruction of its realm and its banishment by Arceus. Giratina sees them as threats to balance, needing to be stopped or punished for their destructive fights.
 
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Who is canonically the strongest Pokémon?

Canonically, Arceus is the strongest Pokémon, considered the creator of the Pokémon universe, responsible for shaping the world and bringing Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina into existence to govern time, space, and antimatter. Its power is often described as divine, with the ability to change types and control other legendaries, making it the ultimate, near-omnipotent being in Pokémon lore, though powerful entities like Eternamax Eternatus or Mega Rayquaza also pose immense threats.
 
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Why did Volo become evil?

Being part of the Ginkgo Guild, he initially seems like a helpful guide to the player, guiding them in their quest. However, towards the end of the game, he reveals himself to actually be a malevolent cult-like follower of the god of all Pokémon, Arceus, seeking to use its power to remake the world in his own image.
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Did Arceus forgive Giratina?

Giratina apologized for his actions, his voice filled with sincerity. Arceus, Dialga, and Palkia accepted his apology, their hearts filled with forgiveness. Thus, harmony was restored. Giratina, once filled with jealousy and rage, had learned the value of harmony and peace.
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Is Volo Cynthia's ancestor?

Yes, Volo is heavily implied to be a significant ancestor of Cynthia, the Sinnoh Champion, sharing her blonde hair, obsession with myths, similar team Pokémon (Spiritomb, Togekiss, Garchomp), and even a remix of her theme song in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. While Cogita is also a likely ancestor (looking almost identical to Cynthia), Volo's strong connection through shared Pokémon and music strongly points to him as a key lineage, possibly a distant relative like a great-great-uncle, rather than a direct father, linking back to the ancient people of Hisui.
 
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Why did Giratina want Shaymin?

Newton realizes that Giratina never wanted to eat Shaymin - it just wanted to have Shaymin use Seed Flare to make a portal it could get out through.
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Who is the no. 1 legendary Pokémon?

Arceus. By far the most naturally powerful Legendary Pokémon, with 720 points, Arceus is the closest thing the Poké-world has to a God - and as such, has powers you won't find with any other.
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Why did Giratina become violent?

Giratina was banished to the Distortion World by its creator, Arceus, enraged by that, it started seeking Arceus in a mad attempt to take it down and get revenge on it, later partnering up with a human named Volo who wished to meet Arceus and conquer it to recreate the universe as a better one.
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Why did Arceus banish Giratina?

Arceus banished Giratina to the Distortion World for its extreme violence and destructive tendencies, as Giratina's immense power over antimatter clashed with the balance Arceus sought, especially when Giratina's attempts to control Dialga (time) and Palkia (space) went too far, leading to a chaotic existence outside normal dimensions. While some lore suggests Giratina was a necessary force for balance, its aggressive methods resulted in its exile, making it a misunderstood figure who embodies the opposite of creation.
 
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Why is Volo immortal?

Volo's immortality stems from being a Chosen of Mystra in the Forgotten Realms, imbued with divine essence to help her return, essentially making him an "unwitting anchor" for the Weave, protecting him from death and aging, a secret only known by Mystra and Elminster, while in Pokémon, he's heavily implied to be immortal or extremely long-lived (potentially 3,000+ years) due to ancient Celestica lineage or using powerful Pokémon magic, explaining his survival across centuries in Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A. 
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Is Giratina coming back to Pokemon Go in 2025?

Altered Forme Giratina returns to 5-star raid battles from October 28 to November 4, 2025, at 10 am local time in Pokémon GO.
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Does Giratina remember Ash?

Giratina then arrives, but Ash, who Giratina remembers from their previous encounter, calms its rage.
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Did Arceus create all legendaries?

Arceus creates the universe, with the Creation trio in their respective areas. Lati@s searched the cosmos for life, and found Deoxys. Deoxys and Mew created almost all Pokemon, save a couple legendaries. Groudon and Kyogre created the Earth, and Shaymin created the life for the Earth.
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Who betrayed Arceus?

Bronzong was instrumental in Marcus' plan to destroy Arceus. By hypnotizing Damos, Marcus forced him to betray Arceus and refuse to return the Jewel of Life. However, Bronzong was not acting under its own will, but was being controlled by special armor.
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Why is Volo obsessed with Arceus?

Volo is obsessed with Arceus because he believes it created an unjust world and wants to use its power to destroy and remake it into a "better," more just reality, fueled by a resentment for the deity and a desire to understand its "betrayal" of his ancestors, leading him to manipulate the player to gather the Plates and summon it, even allying with Giratina for this grand, reality-altering goal. He sees himself as a righteous figure righting cosmic wrongs, not a typical villain.
 
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How old is Volo Pokémon?

Volo's exact age in Pokémon Legends: Arceus isn't stated, but he's implied to be very old, possibly immortal or extremely long-lived, as he speaks of centuries and his outfit appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, suggesting he's still around long after Hisui. While some fan theories mention him dying in his 40s and meeting Arceus later (which seems to be a mix-up with other lore or fanfiction), official and recent fan discussions point to his extreme age or immortality, as he's a descendant of ancient Sinnoh figures and hints at vast time scales. 
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Is Volo a boy or girl?

Volo, the antagonist from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, is a male character, though his appearance (long blonde hair, slender build) and resemblance to the female Champion Cynthia often lead players to mistake him for a girl or question his gender, notes Reddit users and Fandom wikis. He's a wandering merchant who acts friendly but hides his true goal: to use Giratina and Arceus to destroy and recreate the world in his image, making him a complex, malevolent villain despite his "pretty" appearance, say Fandom wikis and Pure Evil Wiki.
 
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Who is the weakest legendary?

The title of "weakest legendary" often goes to Cosmog, due to its extremely low base stats (BST 200) and limited moves (Splash, Teleport) before evolving into the much stronger Solgaleo/Lunala. Other contenders include Uxie (outclassed by Cresselia) and sometimes Regigigas (crippled by its Slow Start ability), depending on whether "weak" means low stats or poor competitive viability despite high stats, according to users on Pokemon forums and databases.
 
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Who is the no. 1 Mythical Pokémon?

1. Arceus. Arceus is, without a doubt, the most powerful Legendary Pokémon. This Normal type Mythical Pokémon is the creator of the universe and thus the closest that the Pokémon world has to a god.
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Is necrozma stronger than Arceus?

It's a close debate, but Arceus is generally considered more powerful lore-wise as the creator god, but Ultra Necrozma has higher stats and can dominate in battle, especially with its Dragon/Psychic typing and high offenses, though Arceus's type-changing ability offers versatility to counter. In games, Ultra Necrozma's raw stats (especially Attack/Sp. Atk) are higher, but its reliance on a Z-Crystal limits it, while Arceus's perfect 120 stats across the board and Multitype ability make it adaptable.
 
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