Dialga
Dialga is a Steel/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0483 |
|---|---|
| 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 № | 0149 (Diamond/Pearl) 0149 (Platinum) 0149 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0235 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 340 |
| 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.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0483 |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel Dragon |
| Species | Temporal Pokémon |
| Height | 7.0 m (23′00″) |
| Weight | 850.0 kg (1873.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pressure Telepathy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0149 (Diamond/Pearl) 0149 (Platinum) 0149 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0235 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 340 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| 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.
Evolution chart
- Dialga does not evolve.
Dialga changes
- From Pokémon Diamond & Pearl to Pokémon X & Y, Dialga has a catch rate of 30.
- In Generation 4, Dialga has a base experience yield of 220.
- In Generations 5-7, Dialga has a base experience yield of 306.
Pokédex entries
Dialga
| Diamond | It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity. |
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| 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. |
| Legends: Arceus | This Pokémon is revered as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Dialga was what caused the vast river of time to begin flowing in our world. |
Origin Forme
| Legends: Arceus | Radiant light caused Dialga to take on a form bearing a striking resemblance to the creator Pokémon. Dialga now wields such colossal strength that one must conclude this is its true form. |
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Moves learned by Dialga
Moves learnt by level up
Dialga does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Dialga does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Dialga cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Dialga learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 1 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 8 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 16 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ | |
| 56 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Metal Burst | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 72 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 80 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 88 | Roar of Time | Dragon | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Dialga does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Dialga is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Dialga sprites
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Where to find Dialga
| Diamond | Spear Pillar |
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| 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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Temple of Sinnoh |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Dialga questions
- What is a good moveset for Dialga?
- Who is stronger, Palkia or Dialga?
- Question about Primal Dialga's power (PMD)?
- Why did the Aether House mention Bronzong instead of Dialga?
- What is a Primal Dialga?
- What to do after beating Dialga, Mesprit, Uxie & Azelf in Diamond?
- How many Pokemon can travel through time?
- Why is Dialga a Steel-type?
- Can you get a Dialga from a fossil?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Dialga |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ディアルガ (Dialga) |
| German | Dialga |
| French | Dialga |
| Italian | Dialga |
| Spanish | Dialga |
| Korean | 디아루가 (diaruga) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 帝牙卢卡 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 帝牙盧卡 |
| English |
Temporal Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じかんポケモン |
| German | Zeitweilig-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Temps |
| Italian | Pokémon Tempo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Temporal |
| Korean | 시간포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 时间宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 時間寶可夢 |
Name origin
- diamond
- precious stone; game of which Dialga is the mascot
- dragon
- mythical fire-breathing creature