Shadow 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), Shadow Dialga has a total stat product of 691. Shadow Dialga's best moveset is Metal Claw and Iron Head, making it a competitive Steel-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Dialga is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. Shadow Dialga is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Metal Claw
Iron Head
Dragon Breath
Draco Meteor
Metal Claw
Thunder
Metal Claw
Draco Meteor
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Dialga's best offensive moveset is Metal Claw combined with Iron Head, achieving 17.0 DPS and 367 TDO as a Steel-type attacker (ranked #6, Tier A). Alternatively, Shadow Dialga can serve as a Dragon-type attacker with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor (#11, Tier B).
In Master League PvP, Shadow Dialga runs Metal Claw and Draco Meteor, ranked #24 (Tier B) with a 64.02% win rate. Shadow 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
Shadow Dialga as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Dialga is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Dialga returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Dialga from raids would have 2307 CP at level 20, or 2884 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Dialga
Shadow Dialga can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Dialga is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow 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 Shadow Dialga as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Shadow Dialga Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Dialga in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow 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
Shadow Dialga is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokemon with a stat total of 691. With its high Attack stat (275), Shadow Dialga is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fighting, Ground-type moves when using Shadow Dialga. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Dialga's performance.
Shadow 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 Shadow Dialga much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Dialga?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Dialga is a top-tier Steel-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #6 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 4,565 at level 50 and base stats of 275/211/205 (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), Shadow Dialga is ranked #24 (Tier B) with a 64.02% win rate.