Dialga Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dialga in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dialga
Dialga is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Dragon typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.750 DPS.
Dialga can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Dialga is weak to Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Dialga resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Dialga is Mega Blaziken (33.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (33.667 DPS), and Primal Groudon (31.200 DPS).
Catching Dialga: After defeating Dialga, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2272 and 2365 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2827-2942 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dialga from raids will have exactly 2365 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Dialga?
The best counter for Dialga is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (33.667 DPS) and Primal Groudon (31.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dialga?
Dialga can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Dialga weak to?
Dialga is weak to Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dialga be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Dialga's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Dialga from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dialga from raids will have 2365 CP at level 20, or 2942 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2272. If you see 2365 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dialga worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dialga is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Dialga?
For the best moveset for Dialga itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dialga stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Dialga without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dialga can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (27.273 DPS) and Pheromosa (26.815 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Dialga in raids?
Weather boost information for Dialga is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.