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Dialga (Japanese: ディアルガ, HepburnDiaruga) (dee-AL-guh[1]) is a Steel/Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon. Dialga is the Version Mascot for the game Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. It is Palkia's rival and is a member of the Creation Trio, alongside Palkia and Giratina. Like most other Legendary Pokémon, Dialga does not have its own evolution.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Dialga is a sauropod-like Pokémon. It is mainly blue with some gray, metallic portions, such as its chest plate, which has a diamond in the center. It also has various, light blue lines all over its body. It has a, somewhat, wing-like structure on its back, and a crest on its head, resembling a type of dinosaur. Dialga also has two horns on top of its head, two fang-like horns around its mouth, long claws, and a short tail, almost the impression of armor.

Behavior[]

Dialga was created when Arceus hatched from its egg and created the world. Arceus tasked Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina to create the universe—time, space, and anti-matter respectively. Dialga was worshiped as the master of time and metal, as it is a steel-type Pokémon. It is said that time flows whenever Dialga's heartbeat pulsates.

Natural abilities[]

Dialga has the ability to control time. Dialga, like many other Dragon-type Pokémon, can use many different elemental attacks. It is also one of the few Pokémon that can learn the move Aura Sphere. Capturing it gives an item called the Adamant Orb, which strengthens Dialga's Steel- and Dragon-type moves by 20%. Dialga gained the ability to change into its Origin Forme through the power of the Adamant Crystal.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Spear Pillar (Diamond only) One
Platinum Spear Pillar (Adamant Orb required) One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Sinjoh Ruins One (Event)
Black and White Trade One (Event)
Black 2 and White 2 Trade or receive from Pokémon Dream Radar One (Event)
X and Y Trade None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the Sky (Near Dewford Town, Requires Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in the party, Alpha Sapphire only) One
Sun and Moon Pokémon Bank None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World; Ultra Sun only) One

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Temporal Tower (summit)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Almia Castle (during mission)


Pokédex entries[]

  • Diamond

    It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.

  • Pearl

    A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.

  • Platinum

    A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.

  • HeartGold

    This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.

  • SoulSilver

    This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.

  • Black

    A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.

  • White

    A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.

  • Black 2

    A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.

  • White 2

    A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.

  • X

    A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.

  • Y

    It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.

  • Omega Ruby

    A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.

  • Shining Pearl

    This Pokémon is spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.

  • Legends: Arceus

    Altered Forme:This Pokémon is revered as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Dialga was what caused the vast river of time to begin flowing in our world.
    Origin Forme: Radiant light caused Dialga to take on a form bearing a striking resemblance to the creator Pokémon. Dialga now wields such colossal strength that one must conclude this is its true form.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
100
Attack
120
Defense
120
Sp. Atk
150
Sp. Def
100
Speed
90
Total
680

Stats
HP
100
Attack
100
Defense
120
Sp. Atk
150
Sp. Def
120
Speed
90
Total
680

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
1 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
10 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
15 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
24 Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
28 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
33 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
37 Aura Sphere 80 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
42 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
46 Roar of Time 150 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
50 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 2 3 ♥
1 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
6 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
10 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
15 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
19 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
24 Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
28 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
33 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
37 Aura Sphere 80 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
42 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
46 Roar of Time 150 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 4 ♥
50 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
1 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
10 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
15 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
24 Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
28 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
33 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
37 Aura Sphere 80 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
42 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
46 Roar of Time 150 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
50 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DPPt
1HGSS
Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
1DPPt
1HGSS
DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 2
10DPPt
6HGSS
Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
20DPPt
10HGSS
AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
70DPPt
15HGSS
Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
N/ADPPt
19HGSS
Power Gem 70 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Beauty 3
N/ADPPt
24HGSS
Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
30DPPt
28HGSS
Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 2
60DPPt
33HGSS
Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
90DPPt
37HGSS
Aura Sphere 90 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Beauty 2
40DPPt
46HGSS
Roar of Time 150 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 2
80DPPt
42HGSS
Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Smart 2
50DPPt
N/AHGSS
Heal Block 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 2
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Beauty 0
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Smart 2
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Smart 2
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 2
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Dialga learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Draco Meteor SMUSUM 130 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Gravity USUM —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Draco Meteor XYORAS 130 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Gravity ORAS —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Outrage ORAS 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Draco Meteor  140 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Gravity  —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Outrage  120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Draco Meteor  140 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Smart 2
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Fury Cutter  10 90% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Gravity HGSS —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Outrage  120 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Crossover appearances[]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

Dialga Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Dialga is sometimes seen on the Spear Pillar, along with Palkia and Cresselia (but never during the same battle on the stage). Dialga will appear on the background platform when the color of the stage turns blue. While Dialga is on the stage, it can fire a powerful beam of energy straight down the stage, tilt the stage to a diagonal position (although this is simply an illusion), or use its signature move Roar of Time, which slow players down drastically. This ability is based on Dialga's control over time. It may also leap forwards from the platform on to the stage, damaging any players it touches.

There is also an unlockable trophy of Dialga.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[]

Dialga makes a cameo appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

Dialga makes a reappearance in the Spear Pillar stage as well as an obtainable spirit.

In other media[]

Anime[]

Dialga anime

Dialga

Dialga had a role in all the Diamond and Pearl movies with the exception of Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Dialga had a major role in the The Rise of Darkrai where it battled against Palkia in between dimensions. Dialga played a minor role in Giratina and the Sky Warrior where Giratina attempted to capture Dialga for polluting its world in its battle against Palkia. Dialga played a major role (larger than Palkia's or Giratina's) in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where it saved Pikachu and Piplup from whirlpools at the ruins. A Dialga also appears in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where it was summoned by Hoopa Unbound to attack Dahara City.

Manga[]

Adventures[]

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Dialga is being controlled by Cyrus and the red chain. Dialga uses its ability to control time for battling.

Profiles[]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[]

Name Image Game Description
Dialga Dialga trophy SSBB DS Pokémon Diamond/Pearl A Temporal Pokémon. This Legendary Pokémon is talked about as a deity in fables passed down through generations in the Sinnoh region. Identifiable by the diamondlike crystal in the center of its chest, Dialga is said to have set time in motion at the moment of its birth. Its fearsome Roar of Time attack is so powerful that it must refrain from attacking on the next turn.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[]

Name Image Category Appears in Trophy Box Description
Dialga Dialga trophy SSBWU Series Related DS Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl (04/2007)
3DS Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)
46: Legend of Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl NTSC:
The concept of time has always been one of the world's great mysteries, but Dialga might hold the answer. Legend has it that Dialga's birth caused time to begin moving! It's no surprise that the people of Sinnoh see this Pokémon as a deity. If you're ever running late, maybe you could ask Dialga to turn back the clock... Just a little bit?

PAL:
The concept of time has always been one of the world's great mysteries, but Dialga might hold the answer. Legend has it that Dialga's birth caused time to begin moving! It's no surprise that the people of Sinnoh see this Pokémon as a deity. If you're ever running late, maybe you could ask Dialga to do you a favour and turn back the clock.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[]

No. Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
509 Dialga 483Dialga Dream Pokémon Series Primary (3) Ace Grab Spirit Board Giant Lucario Rule: Earthquake; Sudden Final Smash
  • The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash
  • Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage after a little while
  • The enemy is giant
Spear Pillar Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar

Trivia[]

  • Dialga has no known gender, but in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, it is referred to as a male, like with most other Legendary Pokémon in said series.
  • Despite being able to levitate, it does not have the ability Levitate and thus remains susceptible to Ground type moves (unless taught Magnet Rise by the move tutor in Platinum).
  • In the anime, Dialga's rear spikes grow whenever it uses Roar of Time.
  • Dialga is the only legendary dragon in the quadrupedal class in the Pokédex. Palkia, Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem are bipedal, Rayquaza, Origin Giratina and Zygarde are snake-like, and Altered Giratina has six legs.
  • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, Dialga was the one who created the Hidden Land. Ironically, he is also restricted from going back there when on an adventure.
  • The fact that Dialga has to rest after using the move Roar of Time may refer to releasing the power of time and stopping itself from moving.

Origins[]

Dialga, along with Palkia, may be based on the Shinto legend of Izanami and Izanagi, who are said to have created one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there created the islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Dialga seems to be based on short-necked sauropod dinosaurs such as Camarasaurus or Brachytrachelopan with the aspects of diamond, a highly precious gemstone. How its type is Steel is possibly a reference to the aspect of timelessness and hence a supreme standing in the overall continuum of time; from the term "diamonds are forever", how metal is able to last, or the fact that most parts of a clock are made of metal, such as the gears. It may also be because diamonds are compressed carbon, and steel is a alloy from iron and carbon. Its turquoise pattern on its body is vaguely reminiscent to clock hands, interestingly, the ends of the "clock hands" are diamond-shaped.

Etymology[]

Dialga is derived from "Diamond", as Palkia's is derived from the Japanese word for "Pearl". It may also be derived from dial, referring to its time-based capabilities.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 91. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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