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No. 0483 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Dialga

The Temporal Pokémon

TL;DR. Dialga is a steel/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 680. It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.

Steel Dragon

It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.

Height5.4 m

Weight683.0 kg

AbilitiesPressure

HiddenTelepathy

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 120

Defense 120

Sp. Attack 150

Sp. Defense 100

Speed 90

Total680

680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Steel-types.

150 base Special Attack, Dialga's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 132 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Dialga in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Dialga reaches 4,038 CP at level 40 and 4,620 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack275

GO Defense211

GO Stamina205

Max CP (L40)4,038

Max CP (L50)4,565

Best buddy (L51)4,620

Raid catch CP 2,217–2,307 (L20). Weather boosted 2,771–2,884 (L25).

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Competitive

Dialga in competitive play.

Dialga is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #720 in the Great League.

Ubers

Choiced

Draco Meteor / Fire Blast / Flash Cannon / Trick

ItemChoice Scarf
AbilityTelepathy
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDragon, Fire

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #720 70.9 score

Ultra League #355 78.4 score

Master League #32 86.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Dialga.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dialga, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Dialga?

Dialga is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Dialga weak to?

Dialga takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Dialga resistant to?

Dialga is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Water, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel, Grass.

Does Dialga evolve?

Dialga does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Dialga from?

Dialga was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0483.

What are Dialga's base stats?

Dialga has HP 100, Attack 120, Defense 120, Special Attack 150, Special Defense 100, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 680.

What are Dialga's abilities?

Dialga can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.

Is Dialga legendary or mythical?

Yes. Dialga is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Dialga's best stat?

Dialga's highest base stat is Special Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 132 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Dialga good?

Dialga has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Steel-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Alternate forms