Pokemon Legends Arceus Dialga | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Dialga

Temporal Pokémon

Hisuian Pokedex: #235

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.

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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).

Dialga Stats
Rank	Stat	Value
E	HP	100
S	Attack	120
B	Defense	120
S	Special Attack	150
C	Special Defense	100
D	Speed	90
S	Total	680

Dialga Details
Dialga	Detail
Best Nature	Quiet ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Liked Foods
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered

Dialga Abilities
Abilities	Description
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, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Water, Electric, Poison, Grass Type moves.

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Dialga Type Weakness
Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Rock Bug Steel Psychic Water Electric
0.25x Less Damage	Grass
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Dialga Weak Against?

Dialga Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Garchomp
A	Infernape
A	Mamoswine
B	Hippowdon
B	Machamp

What pokemon is Dialga Strong Against?

Dialga Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Origin Dialga
S	Origin Palkia

How To Complete Dialga Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5
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.

Dialga Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Bold

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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.

Dialga Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (12)	Twister	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
6 (17)	Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
12 (23)	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
19 (31)	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
27 (39)	Power Gem	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
36 (48)	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
42 (54)	Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
47 (59)	Iron Tail	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
55 (68)	Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
60 (74)	Roar of Time	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Dialga Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Dialga can learn from the Move Shop.

Dialga Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Iron Head	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Iron Tail	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Outrage	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
Steel Beam	Power: 210 Acc: 95 PP: 5 Special User loses 50% of its HP.

Pokemon similar to Dialga based on

Steel Type

Similar Steel Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
S	Origin Dialga	680	100	100	150	120	120	90
S	Dialga	680	100	120	150	120	100	90
S	Hisuian Goodra	600	80	100	110	100	150	60
S	Heatran	600	91	90	130	106	106	77
A	Magnezone	535	70	70	130	115	90	60

Pokemon similar to Dialga based on

Dragon Type

Similar Dragon Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
S	Giratina Origin	680	150	120	120	100	100	90
S	Origin Dialga	680	100	100	150	120	120	90
S	Origin Palkia	680	90	100	150	100	120	120
S	Dialga	680	100	120	150	120	100	90
S	Palkia	680	90	120	150	100	120	100

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Last updated 3 years ago on May 31, 2022 by RankedBoost