Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Metal Claw Iron Head 22.7 DPS
- Master League
- Metal Claw Draco Meteor 63.28% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 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 STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Iron Head Best 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
For raids and gyms, Dialga runs Metal Claw with Iron Head — 22.7 DPS and 491 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor.
In Master League it runs Metal Claw and Draco Meteor.
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
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #11 | B | 22.7 | 491 | Metal Claw Iron Head |
| Dragon | #30 | C | 24.8 | 535 | Dragon Breath Draco Meteor |
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
- Status
- Dialga is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Dialga
Use Dialga against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Dialga
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Dialga arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
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 |
Dialga in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road of Legends | 6 Jul 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
| Shadow Dialga in Shadow Raids | 2 Jun 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Dialga good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #11 among Steel-type raid attackers at 22.7 DPS. Worth building if your Steel team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it. It also holds #27 in Master League.
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 with Iron Head, worth 22.7 DPS as a Steel-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
In Master League the set changes to Metal Claw with Draco Meteor.
What are Dialga's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dialga takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground. It resists Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water. Grass, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Dialga's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dialga reaches 4,565 CP at level 50 and 4,038 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
Is Dialga good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Dialga ranks #27 in Master League (Tier C, 63.28% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Dialga reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
What CP is a 100% IV Dialga?
A 15/15/15 Dialga shows 2,307 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,884 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,731 CP.
Is Shadow Dialga better than regular Dialga?
In raids, yes: Shadow Dialga deals 27.7 DPS (#4 Steel) against 22.7 DPS (#11 Steel) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Dialga.
How do you get Dialga in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).
Can Dialga be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Dialga is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).