Dialga (Origin) is a Legendary Steel/Dragon-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#483, Generation 4). With a max CP of 4,624 and base stats of 270/225/205 (Atk/Def/Sta), Dialga (Origin) has a total stat product of 700. Dialga (Origin)'s best moveset is Metal Claw and Iron Head, making it a competitive Steel-type attacker for raids.
Dialga (Origin) is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. Dialga (Origin) is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Metal Claw
Iron Head
Dragon Breath
Draco Meteor
Metal Claw
Thunder
Metal Claw
Draco Meteor
Metal Claw
Draco Meteor
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Dialga (Origin)'s best offensive moveset is Metal Claw combined with Iron Head, achieving 16.9 DPS and 364 TDO as a Steel-type attacker (ranked #7, Tier A). Alternatively, Dialga (Origin) can serve as a Dragon-type attacker with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor (#12, Tier B).
In Master League PvP, Dialga (Origin) runs Metal Claw and Draco Meteor, ranked #8 (Tier A) with a 72.21% win rate. In Master League PvP, Dialga (Origin) runs Metal Claw and Draco Meteor, ranked #18 (Tier B) with a 67.12% win rate. Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin) as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsDialga (Origin) is not currently available as a raid boss. When Dialga (Origin) returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Dialga (Origin) from raids would have 2337 CP at level 20, or 2921 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Dialga (Origin)
Dialga (Origin) is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Dialga (Origin) as Raid Counter
Dialga (Origin) is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Dialga (Origin)
Dialga (Origin) can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Dialga (Origin) is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Dialga (Origin) Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Dialga (Origin) in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Dialga (Origin) from raids or eggs will show 2,337 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Dialga (Origin) is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokemon with a stat total of 700. With its high Attack stat (270), Dialga (Origin) is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fighting, Ground-type moves when using Dialga (Origin). These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Dialga (Origin)'s performance.
Dialga (Origin)'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 (Origin) much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Dialga (Origin)?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Dialga (Origin) is a top-tier Steel-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #7 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 4,624 at level 50 and base stats of 270/225/205 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Metal Claw and Iron Head for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Steel-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Dialga (Origin) is ranked #8 (Tier A) with a 72.21% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.