Dialga is a Legendary Steel/Dragon-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#483, Generation 4). With a max CP of 4,565 and base stats of 275/211/205 (Atk/Def/Sta), Dialga has a total stat product of 691. Dialga's best moveset is Metal Claw and Iron Head, making it a competitive Steel-type attacker for raids.
Dialga is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. Dialga is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Metal Claw
Iron Head
Metal Claw
Draco Meteor
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Dialga's best offensive moveset is Metal Claw combined with Iron Head, achieving 14.1 DPS and 305 TDO as a Steel-type attacker (ranked #30, Tier C).
In Master League PvP, Dialga runs Metal Claw and Draco Meteor, ranked #23 (Tier B) with a 64.42% win rate. Dialga has access to 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Breath (12 DPS), while Metal Claw generates energy the fastest (10 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Dialga as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsDialga is not currently available as a raid boss. When Dialga returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Dialga from raids would have 2307 CP at level 20, or 2884 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Dialga
Dialga is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Dialga as Raid Counter
Dialga is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Dialga
Dialga can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Dialga is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Dialga knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Dialga as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Dialga Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Dialga in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Dialga from raids or eggs will show 2,307 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Dialga is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokemon with a stat total of 691. With its high Attack stat (275), Dialga is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fighting, Ground-type moves when using Dialga. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Dialga's performance.
Dialga's moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Dialga much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Dialga?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Dialga ranks #30 as a Steel-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 4,565 and base stats of 275/211/205, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Dialga is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Steel-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
In PvP (Master League), Dialga is ranked #23 (Tier B) with a 64.42% win rate.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Dialga deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.