Best moveset
- Master League
- Metal Claw Draco Meteor 63.28% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Draco Meteor costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Dialga takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 691
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,307 CP
Dialga moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor Best STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Master League it runs Metal Claw and Draco Meteor. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Metal Claw builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Dialga places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #27 | C | 63.28% | Metal Claw Draco Meteor | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Dialga raid guide
Best counters against Dialga
Use Dialga against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Dialga
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Dialga knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 104 | 3,490 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 104 | 3,779 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,827 | 2,942 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,718 | 1,788 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
Is Dialga good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Dialga does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier C spot at #27 in Master League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Attack is its highest stat (275), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Dialga deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 57 |
| Lv 2 | 179 |
| Lv 3 | 300 |
| Lv 4 | 422 |
| Lv 5 | 544 |
| Lv 6 | 666 |
| Lv 7 | 788 |
| Lv 8 | 910 |
| Lv 9 | 1,032 |
| Lv 10 | 1,154 |
| Lv 11 | 1,269 |
| Lv 12 | 1,384 |
| Lv 13 | 1,500 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,615 |
| Lv 15 | 1,731 |
| Lv 16 | 1,846 |
| Lv 17 | 1,961 |
| Lv 18 | 2,077 |
| Lv 19 | 2,192 |
| Lv 20 | 2,307 |
| Lv 21 | 2,423 |
| Lv 22 | 2,538 |
| Lv 23 | 2,654 |
| Lv 24 | 2,769 |
| Lv 25 | 2,884 |
| Lv 26 | 3,000 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,115 |
| Lv 28 | 3,231 |
| Lv 29 | 3,346 |
| Lv 30 | 3,462 |
| Lv 31 | 3,519 |
| Lv 32 | 3,577 |
| Lv 33 | 3,635 |
| Lv 34 | 3,692 |
| Lv 35 | 3,750 |
| Lv 36 | 3,808 |
| Lv 37 | 3,865 |
| Lv 38 | 3,923 |
| Lv 39 | 3,981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,038 |
| Lv 41 | 4,090 |
| Lv 42 | 4,141 |
| Lv 43 | 4,193 |
| Lv 44 | 4,245 |
| Lv 45 | 4,298 |
| Lv 46 | 4,351 |
| Lv 47 | 4,404 |
| Lv 48 | 4,457 |
| Lv 49 | 4,511 |
| Lv 50 | 4,565 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0483
- Height
- 5.40 m
- Weight
- 683.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0483_POKEMON_DIALGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dialga in Pokemon GO?
Dialga's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Draco Meteor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Dialga's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dialga takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground-type moves. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Dialga's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dialga reaches 4,565 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,038 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Dialga good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Dialga is ranked #27 (Tier C) in Master League with a 63.28% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Dialga bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Dialga?
A perfect 15/15/15 Dialga shows 2,307 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,884 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Dialga better than regular Dialga?
Shadow Dialga deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Dialga in Pokemon GO?
Dialga spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Dialga be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Dialga depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.