Name origin

diamond
a rare gem and the game of which it is the mascot
dragon
mythical fire-breathing creature


Dialga artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 483
Type Steel Dragon
Species Temporal Pokémon
Height 17′9″ (5.41m)
Weight 1505.8 lbs (683.0 kg)
Abilities Pressure
Telepathy (Dream World)
Local № 149 (Diamond, Pearl)
149 (Platinum)
Japanese Diaruga

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 0 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 220
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Dialga stats

The base stats for Dialga are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 100
310 - 404
Attack 120
220 - 372
Defense 120
220 - 372
Sp. Atk 150
274 - 438
Sp. Def 100
184 - 328
Speed 90
166 - 306
Total 680

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Pearl A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when DIALGA was born.
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga’s heart beats.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Dialga learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
1 DragonBreathDragonSpecial60100
6 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
10 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
15 SlashNormalPhysical70100
19 Power GemRockSpecial70100
24 Metal BurstSteelPhysical-100
28 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
33 Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
37 Aura SphereFightingSpecial90
42 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
46 Roar of TimeDragonSpecial15090
50 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100

Dialga learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
1 DragonBreathDragonSpecial60100
6 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
10 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
15 SlashNormalPhysical70100
19 Power GemRockSpecial70100
24 Metal BurstSteelPhysical-100
28 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
33 Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
37 Aura SphereFightingSpecial90
42 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
46 Roar of TimeDragonSpecial15090

Egg moves

Dialga does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Dialga can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Dialga can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090

Dialga can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Dialga is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Dialga is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Dialga is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Dragon TailDragonPhysical6090
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Dialga is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
59 Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Dialga sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Dialga normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Dialga shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Dialga normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Dialga shiny sprite

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Where to find Dialga

Pearl
Diamond
Spear Pillar
Platinum Spear Pillar

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Dialga questions