Dialga

Dialga is a Steel/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Temporal Pokémon.

Dialga

Dialga artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 483
Type Steel Dragon
Species Temporal Pokémon
Height 5.4 m (17′09″)
Weight 683.0 kg (1505.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Pressure
Telepathy (hidden ability)
Local № 149 (Diamond/Pearl)
149 (Platinum)
149 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 0 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 306
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Dialga.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½½½¼202
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
½½½½½

Evolution chart

Dialga changes

Pokédex entries

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 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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2		 A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga’s heart beats.
X
Omega Ruby		 A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
Y
Alpha Sapphire		 It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Brilliant Diamond It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Shining Pearl This Pokémon is spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.

Moves learned by Dialga

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Dialga learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
8Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
16Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
32Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
40Roar of TimeDragonSpecial 150 90
48Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
56Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
64Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
72Metal BurstSteelPhysical — 100
80Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
88Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75

Egg moves

Dialga does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move Tutor moves

Dialga can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial 130 90

Moves learnt by TM

Dialga is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
05RoarNormalStatus — —
08Bulk UpFightingStatus — —
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
20SafeguardNormalStatus — —
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
37SandstormRockStatus — —
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
50OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
58EndureNormalStatus — —
59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
76Stealth RockRockStatus — —
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
91Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
92Trick RoomPsychicStatus — —
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TR

Dialga cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Dialga learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
8Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
16Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
32Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
40Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
48Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
56Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
64Metal BurstSteelPhysical — 100
72Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
80Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
88Roar of TimeDragonSpecial 150 90

Egg moves

Dialga does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Dialga can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Scale ShotDragonPhysical 25 90

Moves learnt by TM

Dialga is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
26Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
32SandstormRockStatus — —
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
70Trick RoomPsychicStatus — —
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
99Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

Dialga is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
02FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
09ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
15Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
24OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
43OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
47Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
48Bulk UpFightingStatus — —
56Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
63Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
70Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
74Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus — —
79Heavy SlamSteelPhysical — 100
99Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100

Dialga sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Dialga sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dialga sprite from Black & White Dialga sprite from X & Y — —
Shiny Dialga Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dialga Shiny sprite from Black & White Dialga Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

Where to find Dialga

Diamond Spear Pillar
Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum Spear Pillar
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Sinjoh Ruins
Black
White
Black 2
White 2		 Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon		 Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds
Ultra Moon Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Dialga questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Dialga
Japanese ディアルガ (Dialga)
German Dialga
French Dialga

Name origin

diamond
precious stone; game of which Dialga is the mascot
dragon
mythical fire-breathing creature