Dialga (Origin) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dialga (Origin) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dialga (Origin)
Dialga (Origin) is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with steel/dragon typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 31.875 DPS. Dialga (Origin)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin) is weak to Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin) is Mega Blaziken (31.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (31.500 DPS), and Primal Groudon (30.000 DPS).
Catching Dialga (Origin): After defeating Dialga (Origin), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2302 and 2395 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2864-2980 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dialga (Origin) from raids will have exactly 2395 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 (Origin)?
The best counter for Dialga (Origin) is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 31.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (31.500 DPS) and Primal Groudon (30.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dialga (Origin)?
Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin) weak to?
Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Dialga (Origin)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Dialga (Origin) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dialga (Origin) from raids will have 2395 CP at level 20, or 2980 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2302. If you see 2395 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dialga (Origin) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin)?
For the best moveset for Dialga (Origin) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dialga (Origin) 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 (Origin) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dialga (Origin) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (24.636 DPS) and Pheromosa (24.370 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 (Origin) in raids?
Dialga (Origin) is weather boosted during snow,windy weather. When boosted, Dialga (Origin) is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2864-2980 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.