Origin Dialga: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Abilities

Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk100108–167184–328

Def120126–189220–372

SpA150153–222274–438

SpD120126–189220–372

Spe9099–156166–306

Total680#3 of 1,025

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

SteelDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FightingGround

Resists

½×

BugElectricFlyingNormalPsychicRockSteelWater

¼×

Grass

Immune to

0×

Poison

Takes normal damage from 6 types

GhostFireIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Dialga outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Dialga against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Dialga · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
142		Dialga · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110		Dialga · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
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This Pokémon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Everything about Telepathy →
Other Pokémon with Telepathy 24
Wobbuffet Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Meditite Medicham Wynaut Palkia Giratina Munna Musharna Elgyem Beheeyem Noibat Noivern Oranguru Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Rabsca

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

0.8% of teams · rank #85 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Adamant Crystal
Ability
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Steel

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games1.2%
1500 weighting1.0%
1630 weighting0.8%
1760 weighting0.2%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.8%

Moves

Items

Adamant Crystal100.0%

Abilities

98.8%
1.2%

EV spreads

Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD31.9%
Quiet 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD29.3%
Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe9.6%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.5%
Quiet 252 HP / 252 SpA3.5%

Tera types

Steel36.0%
Ghost35.5%
Dragon13.6%
Flying5.8%

Common teammates

Koraidon58.0%
Lunala35.9%
Arceus34.2%
Calyrex-Ice32.3%
Maushold30.5%
Dondozo30.4%
Kyogre29.1%
Chi-Yu19.6%

Checks & counters

Koraidon70.8%
Kyogre17.4%

Evolution

Dialga does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 13


1	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
1	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
8	Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.	Dragon	Spec	60	100%	20
16	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
24	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
32	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
40	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Phys	80	100%	15
48	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Spec	80	—	20
56	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Spec	80	100%	20
64	Metal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
72	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
80	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	100	75%	15
88	Roar of TimeUser cannot move next turn.	Dragon	Spec	150	90%	5

TM / HM / TR 59


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM31	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Phys	60	90%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM78	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Phys	80	100%	15
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM89	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Phys	80	100%	10
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Spec	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM112	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Spec	80	—	20
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM121	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM141	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM156	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TM157	OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Fire	Spec	130	90%	5
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM169	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Spec	130	90%	5
TM170	Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.	Steel	Spec	140	95%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM200	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Phys	25	90%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM222	Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Dragon	Phys	60	100%	15
TM223	Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Steel	Status	—	85%	40

Biology

Part of the Pokémon of Myth created by Arceus, Dialga has complete control over time and it can use it to travel to the past, present, future, as well as to start and stop time at will. It appears as a deity in myths and legends. It is thought that when Dialga was born, time began, and with every heart beat, time grows more stable.

In the past, it was worshipped as a deity by the Diamond Clan as "almighty Sinnoh", which was mistaken for its creator Arceus.

Forms

Origin Dialga

SteelDragon

BST 680

HoldsAdamant Crystal

Dialga can assume an Origin Forme resembling Arceus with the Adamant Crystal.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide voteDialga: #14 in Sinnoh in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 14,292 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, JapanDialga: #30 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Temporal Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: White

: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#149Extended Sinnoh#149Hisui#235

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.
Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when DIALGA’s heart beats.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when DIALGA was born.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Dialga
Japanese: ディアルガ
Japanese (romaji): Dialga
Korean: 디아루가
Chinese (Traditional): 帝牙盧卡
Chinese (Simplified): 帝牙卢卡
French: Dialga
German: Dialga
Spanish: Dialga
Italian: Dialga

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 3 SpA
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 306
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.