dialga
LegendaryGeneration IV · #0483 — Temporal Pokémon
Dialga is a legendary Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IV and the iconic mascot of Pokémon Diamond Version and its remake, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. As National Pokédex #483, this colossal Temporal Pokémon stands 5.4 meters tall and weighs an astounding 683.0 kilograms, making it one of the most imposing legendary creatures in the entire Pokédex. According to Sinnoh mythology, Dialga is one of the three deities created by Arceus to shape the world itself, alongside Palkia and Giratina. The Diamond Clan of ancient Sinnoh worshipped Dialga as an almighty deity, recognizing its divine dominion over the very fabric of time itself. With a base stat total of 680 and a distinctive dual typing, Dialga represents power on a cosmic scale, commanding respect as one of the most formidable legendary Pokémon in existence.
Base Stats
Height
5.4m
Weight
683.0kg
Category
Temporal Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
white
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Dialga Biology & Physical Characteristics
Dialga's physiology is a remarkable fusion of metallic and draconic characteristics that reflects its role as the god of time. Its body is primarily composed of a lustrous blue-white steel plating that covers its powerful frame, with intricate diamond-shaped patterns etched across its armor. The most striking feature is the massive diamond-shaped protrusion on its chest—a crystalline structure that appears to pulse with temporal energy and serves as the focal point of its time-controlling abilities. Its four sturdy legs are built for immense weight distribution, while its elongated tail extends behind it like a temporal anchor. Dialga can assume an Origin Forme, reaching 7.0 meters in height and 850.0 kilograms in weight, a more primal version of itself that slightly adjusts its stat distribution, reducing Attack from 120 to 100 while increasing Defense and Special Defense to 120 each. The transformation is facilitated by the Adamant Crystal, a legendary artifact that unlocks Dialga's primordial state. In both forms, Dialga's design emphasizes symmetry and geometric precision, reflecting the orderly nature of time itself.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Dialga Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Dialga is classified as genderless, a designation it shares with other legendary and mythical Pokémon that transcend normal biological reproduction. This genderless classification places Dialga in the "Undiscovered" egg group, meaning it cannot breed with any other Pokémon under normal circumstances, and no eggs can be obtained from this legendary creature in standard gameplay. The absence of gender reflects Dialga's divine nature—as a god-like entity created by Arceus to maintain temporal order, it exists beyond the sexual dimorphism and reproductive cycles that characterize ordinary Pokémon species. Its base happiness value of zero further reinforces its aloof, detached character; Dialga does not form emotional bonds or familial connections in the way that breedable Pokémon do. The inability to breed Dialga ensures its legendary status cannot be artificially propagated through player efforts, maintaining its uniqueness and rarity within any game world. While breeding is impossible, Dialga can still be obtained as a single, unrepeatable specimen within the narrative of most games, making it a trophy Pokémon that represents a player's progression through the main storyline and their achievement in confronting one of the world's most powerful entities.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
crystal
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
gold silver
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
+908 more TMs/HMs
Dialga Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Dialga does not evolve from any preceding Pokémon, nor does it evolve into any other species, standing as a singular, fully-formed legendary entity from the moment of its introduction. However, Dialga possesses the unique capability to transform into its Origin Forme through the use of the Adamant Crystal, an artifact steeped in legend and significance. This transformation represents a regression to Dialga's most primal, unadulterated form—a state closer to its original manifestation when Arceus first created it to govern time itself. The Origin Forme enhances Dialga's defensive capabilities, reducing its Attack stat from 120 to 100 while bolstering both Defense and Special Defense to 120 each, making this form more defensively oriented than its standard iteration. The mechanical requirements for achieving this transformation vary across different game generations, but the Adamant Crystal remains the constant catalyst throughout. This form transformation is exclusive to certain titles, particularly Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where players can witness Dialga's connection to its primal origins and experience the raw temporal power it wielded in ages past.
Where to Find
spear pillar
sinnoh
sinjoh ruins
johto
soaring in the sky
hoenn
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Dialga Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex mythology, Dialga exists somewhat outside the normal flow of reality, inhabiting the Distortion World or the Spear Pillar atop Mount Coronet in the Sinnoh region. The legendary accounts suggest that time itself began flowing the moment Dialga was born, implying that this Pokémon does not merely exist within time but rather generates it through its very existence. Various entries describe how time flows with each beat of Dialga's heart, suggesting a parasympathetic connection between the legendary creature's vital functions and the progression of moments across all of existence. Dialga is rarely encountered by ordinary trainers and only materializes when the fabric of spacetime is threatened or when summoned by those worthy of its attention. Its genderless nature reflects its divine status—Dialga transcends biological reproduction, existing as a force of nature rather than a creature bound by mortal constraints. The Pokémon's base happiness of zero indicates its aloof, detached demeanor; it does not form bonds easily with humans, regarding most interactions with cosmic indifference.
Pokedex Entries
It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when DIALGA was born.
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when DIALGA’s heart beats.
This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga’s heart beats.
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga’s heart beats.
A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
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.
Dialga Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Dialga is derived from the word "dial," referencing both clock dials and the concept of dialing or controlling, combined with the suffix suggesting a divine or legendary status typical of Sinnoh's legendary Pokémon nomenclature. The Japanese name ディアルガ (Dialga) maintains similar phonetic properties while fitting the naming conventions of the Sinnoh legendaries. The design draws heavily from draconic and mechanical aesthetics, with the prominent diamond shape on its chest serving as both a visual reference to Pokémon Diamond Version and a symbolic representation of time's crystalline, structured nature. The blue and white coloration evokes both the cold precision of machinery and the ethereal quality of something transcendent and godlike. Dialga's physiology incorporates elements of Eastern and Western dragon designs, particularly in its four-legged stance and elongated tail, while the geometric patterns and metallic sheen introduce an almost technological or mechanical dimension to its appearance. The creature's overall silhouette—broad-shouldered, heavily armored, and monumentally scaled—communicates both immense power and the weight of cosmic responsibility. Every design element, from its stance to its crystalline protrusion, reinforces the concept of time as something simultaneously precious, ordered, and fundamentally powerful.
Learnable Moves
Dialga can learn 92 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| metal burst | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| roar of time | dragon | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
Dialga Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battling, Dialga's Steel/Dragon typing provides remarkable defensive coverage, resisting an impressive array of common attacking types including Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy, while only possessing two weaknesses: Ground and Fire-type moves. Its base stat distribution of 680 emphasizes Special Attack (150) and physical bulk with matching 120 Attack and Defense, making it a versatile offensive and defensive threat that can function across multiple roles. The ability Pressure is particularly valuable in competitive scenarios, increasing the PP cost of opponent moves by one, which can exhaust an opponent's resources in protracted battles and forces strategic decisions about move usage. Its hidden ability, Telepathy, offers team support in double and triple battles by protecting Dialga from friendly fire—a niche but valuable utility that distinguishes it in team-building contexts. Dialga learns signature moves like Roar of Time, a powerful Steel-type attack that deals significant damage and forces the opponent to switch, providing momentum control and offensive pressure. With a base 90 Speed stat, Dialga functions best with choice items or support from speed-control teammates, allowing it to outpace threats it wouldn't naturally outspeeded. Its combination of offensive power, defensive typing, and utility through Pressure makes Dialga a formidable competitive choice that has appeared in numerous tournament-winning teams across different formats and generations.
Commonly Asked Questions About Dialga
What type is Dialga?
Dialga is a steel and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Dialga evolve from?
Dialga does not evolve.
What are Dialga's weaknesses?
Dialga is weak to fighting and ground type moves.
Where can I find Dialga?
Dialga can be found in spear pillar (sinnoh), sinjoh ruins (johto) and soaring in the sky (hoenn) and 2 other locations.
Dialga Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Dialga has established itself as one of the most iconic legendary Pokémon since its introduction in Generation IV, particularly within the Sinnoh region's mythology and cultural landscape. As the mascot of Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Dialga appears prominently on box art and serves as the narrative centerpiece for countless player experiences across multiple generations. The creature has been featured extensively in the Pokémon animated series, most notably in the movie "Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai" where it plays a central role, and in recurring appearances throughout the Diamond & Pearl season of the anime. Dialga's concept of controlling time has resonated deeply with players and fans, making it a popular subject for fan art, merchandise, and competitive discussions. In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Dialga has received multiple card treatments reflecting its legendary status and iconic status, often depicted with elaborate artwork emphasizing its divine temporal dominion. The legendary's influence extends to crossover media, including appearances in Super Smash Bros. titles as a trophy and in various spin-off games, cementing its place in Pokémon's broader cultural ecosystem. Dialga represents the pinnacle of legendary design—a creature whose concept, design, and narrative significance combine to create something that transcends the typical Pokémon formula and enters the realm of modern mythology.
Where to Find Dialga in Every Pokémon Game
Dialga's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon games, with players typically encountering this legendary Pokémon as a mandatory story encounter rather than an optional capture. In Pokémon Diamond, Brilliant Diamond, and other Sinnoh-based titles, Dialga appears at the climactic confrontation atop the Spear Pillar at Mount Coronet, where players must face it as part of the main narrative progression. The creature's exceptionally low catch rate of 3 (translating to only 0.4% with a standard Poké Ball at full health) makes capturing it one of the most challenging endeavors in the game, requiring careful preparation, status condition infliction, and significant damage reduction to achieve success. In Generation IV games, Dialga has a base experience yield of 220, increasing to 306 in subsequent generations, reflecting its legendary status and the significant level progression players achieve by that point in the game. While not available through normal breeding or wild encounters, Dialga can be reset for desirable natures and IVs by saving before the encounter and soft-resetting repeatedly, a common strategy among competitive players and collectors. Event distributions have occasionally offered Dialga with special movesets or abilities, making certain event distributions particularly valuable among dedicated collectors. The Adamant Crystal required for transformation into Origin Forme can typically be found as a held item in the game world or obtained through specific story events, ensuring that players who capture Dialga can eventually access its primal form in compatible games.