Regular
Shiny
Dialga
Steel Type
Dragon Type
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 Rate3 (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.

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
Dragon Type
Ground Type
A
Infernape
Fire Type
Fighting Type
A
Mamoswine
Ice Type
Ground Type
B
Hippowdon
Ground Type
B
Machamp
Fighting Type

What pokemon is Dialga Strong Against?

Dialga Strong Against
Tier Pokemon
S
Arceus
Normal Type
S
Dialga
Steel Type
Dragon Type
S
Palkia
Water Type
Dragon Type
S
Origin Dialga
Steel Type
Dragon Type
S
Origin Palkia
Water Type
Dragon Type

How To Complete Dialga Research Tasks in PLA

Research Task Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7
Number caught1
Times you have seen it use Iron Tail1361225
Times you have seen it use Roar of Time1382040
Times you've seen it use a strong style move1382040
Times you've seen it use an agile style move1382040

Best Dialga Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Dialga Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Dialga Best Moves
Level Best Moves Type 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
Dragon Type
Power:
60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special

May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
6
(17)
Ancient Power
Rock Type
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Special

May raise all user's stats at once.
12
(23)
Slash
Normal Type
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
19
(31)
Dragon Claw
Dragon Type
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
Rock Type
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
Dragon Type
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
Ground Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
47
(59)
Iron Tail
Steel Type
Power:
150
Acc: 75
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
55
(68)
Flash Cannon
Steel Type
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
60
(74)
Roar of Time
Dragon Type
Power:
225
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

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.

Dialga Move Shop Moves
Move Shop Description
Rock Smash
Fighting Type
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
Bulldoze
Ground Type
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
Aerial Ace
Flying Type
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
Physical

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Stealth Rock
Rock Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Damages opponent switching into battle.
Swift
Normal Type
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
Special

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Bulk Up
Fighting Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Raises user's Attack and Defense.
Rest
Psychic Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Rock Slide
Rock Type
Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw
Ghost Type
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
Iron Head
Steel Type
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching.
Iron Tail
Steel Type
Power:
150
Acc: 75
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
Earth Power
Ground Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Flash Cannon
Steel Type
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Giga Impact
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
Stone Edge
Rock Type
Power: 100
Acc: 80
PP: 5
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
Outrage
Dragon Type
Power:
180
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Hyper Beam
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
Flamethrower
Fire Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May burn opponent.
Thunderbolt
Electric Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May paralyze opponent.
Ice Beam
Ice Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May freeze opponent.
Draco Meteor
Dragon Type
Power:
195
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
Steel Beam
Steel Type
Power:
210
Acc: 95
PP: 5
Special

User loses 50% of its HP.
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Pokemon similar to Dialga based on Steel Type
Similar Steel Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
Origin Dialga-Pokemon-Image
Origin Dialga
STEEL-Type DRAGON-Type 680 100 100 150 120 120 90
S
Dialga-Pokemon-Image
Dialga
STEEL-Type DRAGON-Type 680 100 120 150 120 100 90
S
Hisuian Goodra-Pokemon-Image
Hisuian Goodra
DRAGON-Type STEEL-Type 600 80 100 110 100 150 60
S
Heatran-Pokemon-Image
Heatran
FIRE-Type STEEL-Type 600 91 90 130 106 106 77
A
Magnezone-Pokemon-Image
Magnezone
ELECTRIC-Type STEEL-Type 535 70 70 130 115 90 60
Pokemon similar to Dialga based on Dragon Type
Similar Dragon Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
Giratina Origin-Pokemon-Image
Giratina Origin
GHOST-Type DRAGON-Type 680 150 120 120 100 100 90
S
Origin Dialga-Pokemon-Image
Origin Dialga
STEEL-Type DRAGON-Type 680 100 100 150 120 120 90
S
Origin Palkia-Pokemon-Image
Origin Palkia
WATER-Type DRAGON-Type 680 90 100 150 100 120 120
S
Dialga-Pokemon-Image
Dialga
STEEL-Type DRAGON-Type 680 100 120 150 120 100 90
S
Palkia-Pokemon-Image
Palkia
WATER-Type DRAGON-Type 680 90 120 150 100 120 100
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