483: Dialga

Essentials

Dialga

Temporal Pokémon

Abilities

Pressure: Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Hidden Ability

Telepathy: Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 483
Original Sinnoh: 149
Extended Sinnoh: 149

Names

Japanese: ディアルガ (diaruga)
: ディアルガ
Official roomaji: Dialga
Korean: 디아루가
Chinese: 帝牙盧卡
: 帝牙卢卡
French: Dialga
German: Dialga
Spanish: Dialga
Italian: Dialga

Breeding

Gender

genderless

Egg groups

Undiscovered

Hatch counter

120

Steps to hatch

30855 / 15555

Compatibility

Dialga cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

306

Effort points

3 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Dialga

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	100	90.4	373	404
Attack	120	87.7	308	339
Defense	120	91.8	308	339
Special Attack	150	97.5	368	399
Special Defense	100	84.4	268	299
Speed	90	73.2	248	279
Total	680	97.4

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 12/18/23

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga’s heart beats.

: A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
: It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
: A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
: It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Temporal Pokémon
Color: White
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

17'8.6"
5.4 m

Weight

6830

1505.8 lb
683.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Steel and Dragon moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Dialga's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Dragon Breath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
10	6	6	6	6	6	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
20	10	10	10	10	10	Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
	15	15	15	15	15	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
	19	19	19	19	19	Power Gem			20	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	24	24	24	24	24	Metal Burst			10	*	100%		Strikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.
30	28	28	28	28	28	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	33	33	33	33	33	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
	37	37	37	37	37	Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
		42	42	42	42	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	42					Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
40	46	46	46	46	46	Roar of Time			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
50						Heal Block			15	—	100%		Prevents target from restoring its HP for five turns.
60						Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
70						Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
80		50	50	50	50	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
90						Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
						Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
						Draco Meteor			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
						Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
						Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						Gravity			5	—	—		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
						Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Hyper Voice			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
						Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
						Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
						Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
		01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
02	02	02	02	02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08	08	08	08	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
20	20	20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
24	24	24	24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34	34					Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		49	49	49	49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
50	50	50	50	50	50	Overheat			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
		59	59	59		Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
59	59					Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
70	70	70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
71	71	71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
73	73	73	73	73	73	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
76	76					Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
77	77	77	77	77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
		78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		82	82	82	82	Dragon Tail			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
91	91	91	91	91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
92	92	92	92	92	92	Trick Room			5	—	—	-7	For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.
				94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.