No. 0483 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Dialga

The Temporal Pokémon

Steel Dragon

Weak to Fighting Ground

Sprite

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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Shiny release

Shiny Dialga first appeared on July 23, 2021, in its second raid release.

July 23, 2021Dialga
February 16, 2024Origin Forme
June 2, 2026Shadow
November 6, 2026Dynamax

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star (Origin Forme).

Dates	Raid	Event
Jul 26, 2026	5-starOrigin Forme	Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event
Jul 12, 2026	5-starOrigin Forme	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jul 11, 2026	5-star	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jul 10, 2026	5-starOrigin Forme	The Road of Legends
Jul 6, 2026	5-star	The Road of Legends
Jul 6, 2026	5-starOrigin Forme	The Road of Legends

Full Dialga GO history

Competitive

Dialga in competitive play.

Dialga is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #652 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 #652 72.2 score

Ultra League #360 76.7 score

Master League #43 85 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

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

This Pokémon has forms.

Forme

Origin Forme Dialga

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Dialga as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Dialga in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Dialga in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Dialga in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Dialga 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Dialga is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting Ground

½× Resists

Normal Water Electric Flying Psychic Bug Rock Steel

¼× Strongly resists

Grass

0× Immune to

Poison

Comparison

Dialga vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 132 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat	Dialga	Steel avg	Difference
HP	100	78	+22
Attack	120	92	+28
Defense	120	94	+26
Special Attack	150	78	+72
Special Defense	100	79	+21
Speed	90	69	+21
Total	680	490	+190

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Game appearances

Dialga appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Dialga is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Dialga.

Every main-series game Dialga is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXEvent onlyNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletEvent only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- EventPoké Portal News
Legends: Z-ANot in the game

Generation VIIIObtainableTrade

SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
Sword exclusiveNeeds The Crown Tundra
ShieldTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
Sword exclusive
Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond exclusive
Shining PearlTrade
Brilliant Diamond exclusive
Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterCoronet Highlands: Temple of Sinnoh (Only one)
Shiny locked

Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game

Sun · MoonTrade
Ultra SunObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
Ultra Sun exclusive
Ultra MoonTrade
Ultra Sun exclusive
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Generation VIObtainableTrade

X · YTrade
- Event
Omega RubyTrade
- Event
Alpha Sapphire exclusive
Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterSoaring in the sky (requires the Lake guardians in the player's party) (Only one)
Alpha Sapphire exclusive

Generation VEvent only

Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Black 2 · White 2Event only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar (requires Pokémon Diamond)

Generation IVObtainableTradeEvent only

DiamondObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
Diamond exclusive
PearlTrade
Diamond exclusive
PlatinumObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
HeartGold · SoulSilverEvent only
- EventSinjoh Ruins (requires Event Arceus) (Choice between it, Palkia, and Giratina)

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Brilliant Diamond and Legends: Arceus. Event copies from Scarlet and Violet can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions: Not on the roster.

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