Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Dialga
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Dialga is the Temporal Pokémon — Steel and Dragon legendary (Origin Forme exists in GO with Roar of Time). In Pokémon GO it is a top Steel/Dragon attacker and Master League staple. Steel helps against Ice, Rock, and Fairy; Dragon helps against other Dragons. Fighting and Ground punish it. Catch Dialga from legendary raids and events.
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Dialga (#483) is a Steel / Dragon legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it for Steel/Dragon raids and Master League with Dragon Breath / Metal Claw + Iron Head / Draco Meteor / Thunder (Origin Forme adds Roar of Time). Against Dialga, lead with Fighting or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot — verify Origin vs altered.
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Pokédex notes
Dialga (Steel/Dragon) dominates Master League and Steel/Dragon raids. Roar of Time legacy is elite — protect high-IV copies.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Dragon Breath + Iron Head is the usual Steel kit; Draco Meteor for Dragon nuke; Thunder adds Electric. Origin Forme’s Roar of Time is Elite / Forme-locked when available. Shadow Dialga is elite Steel DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Dialga is your opponent, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 270
- Defense
- 225
- Stamina
- 205
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists altered Dialga’s always-available TM pool. Roar of Time is Origin Forme — confirm Forme before you TM.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage / default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel energy
Charged
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel nuke
- Draco Meteor · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Thunder · Standard
Electric coverage
- Roar of Time · Origin / Elite
Origin Forme Dragon nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon breath
- metal claw
Charged
- draco meteor
- iron head
- thunder
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #302 of 954 · CP 1461
Metal Claw + Draco Meteor
- Ultra League · rank #197 of 747 · CP 2454
Metal Claw + Draco Meteor
- Master League · rank #6 of 1023 · CP 4624
Metal Claw + Draco Meteor
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Steel / Dragon · weak to Fighting, Ground
Watch out: Draco Meteor and other Dragon nukes.
- 1. Primal Groudon
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Groudon
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 3. Therian Landorus
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Shadow Excadrill
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Mega Mewtwo X
Counter + Focus Blast
- 6. Shadow Machamp
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…rme faints faster than Altered Forme — bring more revives and be ready for a faster fight Dialga (Steel/Dragon) Weaknesses: Fighting, Ground | Resistances: Many types (Steel resists 10 t…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
…nnon - **Talonflame** — Incinerate (fast) or legacy charged picks depending on format - **Dialga / Palkia** — raid/PvP legacy charged options when relevant - **Shadow Metagross** — Meteo…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).