Pokemon Legends Arceus Dialga is a Steel and Dragon Type Temporal Pokémon with a Slow growth rate and a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. Dialga can be found with Pressure as an Ability; we recommend the Quiet Nature, based on 680 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Dialga Stats and Abilities
Based on Dialga Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Dialga Highest IV Stat is Special Attack (150) and the Lowest being Speed (90).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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E | HP | 100 |
S | Attack | 120 |
B | Defense | 120 |
S | Special Attack | 150 |
C | Special Defense | 100 |
D | Speed | 90 |
S | Total | 680 |
Dialga | Detail |
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Best Nature | Quiet
↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Catch Rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups |
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Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Pressure Pressure makes any attack targeted at the ability-bearer - regardless of whether it hits - use 2 PP instead of 1. |
Hidden Ability | Telepathy Pokémon with the Telepathy ability will not take damage from teammates in double and triple battles. |
How To Evolve Dialga in Pokemon Legends Arceus

The Pokemon Dialga does not have an evolution in the Pokemon Legends Arceus Series.

Where To Find Dialga Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Dialga in PLA.
Dialga is one of the Legendary Pokemon found in the Hisui region that has two forms; base forme and origin forme, which can be accessed by using the Adamant Crystal- given to you after the request The Diamond Clan's Treasure. Dialga is obtained near the end of the main story after siding with Adaman instead of Irida during request, The Trial of Lake Acuity. Dialga can be found in the Temple of Sinnoh, located in the Coronet Highlands. You will have the chance to go after it once you have the request, Atop Mount Coronet. Dialga can be a difficult fight, so it's best to be prepared before facing it.


Pokemon LA Dialga Weakness
Dialga is a Steel and Dragon Type pokemon. This will cause Dialga to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, , Rock, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Water, Electric, Poison, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Dialga Weak Against?
What pokemon is Dialga Strong Against?
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How To Complete Dialga Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | ||||||
Times you have seen it use Iron Tail | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Roar of Time | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've seen it use a strong style move | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've seen it use an agile style move | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 |

Best Dialga Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Dialga Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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60 |
Roar of Time
| ![]() | Special | 225 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
47 |
Iron Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
42 |
Earth Power
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
36 |
Dragon Pulse
| ![]() | Special | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses. |
Dialga Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Dialga can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1
(12)
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
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6
(17)
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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12
(23)
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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19
(31)
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
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27
(39)
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
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36
(48)
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Power:
127.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
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42
(54)
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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47
(59)
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Power:
150 Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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55
(68)
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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60
(74)
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Power:
225 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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Dialga Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Dialga can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Power:
150 Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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Power: 100
Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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Power:
195 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
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Power:
210 Acc: 95
PP: 5
![]() User loses 50% of its HP.
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TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S |
![]() Origin Dialga
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![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 90 |
S |
![]() Dialga
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![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 120 | 100 | 90 |
S |
![]() Hisuian Goodra
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![]() ![]() | 600 | 80 | 100 | 110 | 100 | 150 | 60 |
S |
![]() Heatran
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![]() ![]() | 600 | 91 | 90 | 130 | 106 | 106 | 77 |
A |
![]() Magnezone
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![]() ![]() | 535 | 70 | 70 | 130 | 115 | 90 | 60 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S |
![]() Giratina Origin
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![]() ![]() | 680 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 100 | 100 | 90 |
S |
![]() Origin Dialga
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![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 90 |
S |
![]() Origin Palkia
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![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
S |
![]() Dialga
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![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 120 | 100 | 90 |
S |
![]() Palkia
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![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 100 |







































