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'''Dialga''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ディアルガ ''Dialga'') is a {{t|Steel}}/{{t|Dragon}}-type [[Legendary Pokémon]].
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'''Dialga''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ディアルガ''' ''Dialga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
 
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Dialga transforms into a second [[#Form data|form]], called its '''Origin Forme''', while holding an [[Adamant Crystal]].
 
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)
 
Dialga is the [[game mascot]] of {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond|s}} and its [[remake]] {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond}}, appearing on the box art of both games in its standard form.
 
Along with {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}, it is one of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], representing {{wp|time}}. In the past, it was worshipped by the [[Diamond Clan]] under the name "almighty [[Sinnoh]]" (Japanese: シンオウさま ''Shin'ou-sama'').
 
==Biology==
Dialga is a dark-blue, {{wp|sauropod}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some gray metallic portions and light blue stripes. It has a chest plate on its torso, which has a deep blue diamond-like crystal embedded in the center. Dialga has a fin-like structure on its back, three spines on the back of its neck, and a crest on its head, resembling a dinosaur. The crest somewhat resembles the shape of a sundial's rod. It also has two structures on the sides of its head that extend outward and resemble horns and fangs. It has three claws on each foot, of the same metallic look as its chest plate. The spikes on Dialga's back, at a certain point of view, look similar to a [[Time Gear]].
[[File:Universal destruction BDSP.png|thumb|left|240px|The process of destroying the {{pkmn|universe}}]]
Dialga has the power to control time; it can warp time by either speeding it up, slowing it down, reversing it, or stopping it altogether. It can also [[Time travel|travel through time]] to visit the past, present, and future. Additionally it is capable of blasting its targets with {{m|Roar of Time|power that distorts time itself}}. It even has the power to destroy and create an entire universe by itself or with Palkia's aid. As shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, Dialga's temporal powers possess the ability to [[Devolution|devolve]] anything or anyone against their will: [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]], [[human]]s, and [[Flora of the Pokémon world|plants]]. It can reverse these effects as well. It is said that time started moving when Dialga was born and will continue flowing as long as its heart beats. Dialga usually travels by levitating. Since Dialga primarily resides in a different dimension, its behavior is nearly impossible to study. In the dimension where Dialga lives in, time is said to be constantly moving in different directions and speeds.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/dialga/ Dialga (Origin Forme) | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref> It has been shown to be very protective of its home. It also tends to have violent conflicts with its counterpart Palkia. The fin-like structure on its back is shaped radiating outwards and can be used to focus the flow of time, as seen in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]].  


Dialga is the version mascot of [[Pokémon Diamond]], appearing on the boxart.
According to [[Sinnoh myths|myths and legends]] from the [[Hisui]]/[[Sinnoh]] [[region]], in the beggining of time, the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Arceus}} created the Pokémon of time Dialga, the Pokémon of space {{p|Palkia}}, and the Pokémon of antimatter {{p|Giratina}}, all three in their [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Formes]]. After the [[Pokémon universe]] is created, Dialga retreated into its [[Dimension#Dialga's world|own dimension]], where it lived in since then. It was revered and feared as a deity in the past, being worshipped by the [[Diamond Clan]], who referred to it as "'''almighty Sinnoh'''". Dialga is capable of [[Talking Pokémon|speaking human language]] via telepathy, as seen when it communicates through the leader of the Diamond Clan, [[Adaman]]. Dialga and Palkia can control and spread the [[space-time distortion]]s caused by {{p|Giratina}}, which create [[alpha Pokémon]] and cause [[Noble Pokémon]] to become frenzied through lightning bolts that come out of the distortions.  
=Biology=
==Physiology==
Dialga is somewhat dinosaur-like. It is mainly black/dark blue with some gray metallic portions, such as its chestplate, which has a diamond in the center. It also has various blue spots. It has a somewhat wing-like structure on its back, and a crest on its head, resembling a type of dinosaur. Dialga also has long claws and a short tail.
===Gender differences===
Dialga is genderless
===Special abilities===
Dialga has the ability to warp time.


==Behavior==
Dialga is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Roar of Time}}.
==Habitat==
==Diet==


=In the anime=
===Forms===
Dialga appears in the [[Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai|tenth movie]] of the [[Pokémon anime]] along with {{p|Palkia}}.  Its role in the film is unknown as of yet.
[[File:Dialga Origin Forme mouth open.png|thumb|right|240px|Origin Dialga's plate mask opened]]
Dialga can change between its standard form and its Origin Forme.


=In the manga=
Said to be the Pokémon's true form, Dialga's Origin Forme is drastically different from the usual sauropod-like look of its other forme, being a hybrid between it, a dragon, and a [[wikipedia:Centaur|centaur]], while also resembling its creator, {{p|Arceus}}. The back legs of Dialga become unguligrade in shape and have pointed tips instead of feet. The front legs are noticeably larger, with three distinct rhomboid claws on the underside. Further up, Dialga's knees have rectangular, long, and thin protrusions. Its chest plate is gone; however, it has a similar polygonal shape in its place. On Dialga's neck is a large shape jutting out towards the front (giving it the appearance of a larger throat), along with two pairs of protrusions on either side, the upper pair being larger and resembling panels or wings. Inside this large shape and wing-like protrusions are deep blue diamond-like crystals, embedded into diamond-shaped grooves. The three spines located on the back of the neck are longer and sharper. Dialga's head has two thin arrow-shaped horns extending towards the top and back of its head, along with longer fang-like horns connected to a plate mask covering its lower jaw, which can shift in angle to reveal the mouth. The plate mask also partly covers the arrow-shaped horns on their sides. Around Dialga's abdomen is a cross made of four arrow shapes attached to a small wheel, reminiscent of Arceus's cross-wheel. The fin-like plate on Dialga's posterior has a star-shaped layer on top of it. The tail is much shorter and crystal-shaped. Overall, Dialga's entire body becomes larger and nearly completely dark blue. The crest, arrow-shaped horns, knee protrusions, and abdomen cross are light blue, while the tips of Dialga's fin-like plate and feet are dark gray.


In [[Pocket Monsters DP]], [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] set out on a journey with the intention of finding the god-like Pokémon, Dialga.  Oddly, {{p|Palkia}} does not receive a mention.
Dialga is at its full power when in its Origin Forme, and is supposedly permanently in this state while in its home dimension. Dialga's transformation into its Origin Forme is triggered by a radiant light; it can also be invoked using the [[Adamant Crystal]]. Origin Forme Dialga can unleash meteors and shockwaves, while its {{m|Roar of Time}} technique can be charged into a stronger version of itself as seen in its boss battle in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The crystals and light blue accents on Dialga's body glow brightly when it uses its powers.
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;Primal Dialga
A unique {{pkmn2|variant}} of Dialga, called [[Primal Dialga]] resembles a normal Dialga with a darkened color. The main body is colored dark blue. The center diamond-like crystal is colored dark orange. The lines in its body are also orange.


=In the TCG=
Primal Dialga cannot control time due to it being tampered with. It acts much more aggressive than Dialga normally it. It can still use its time abilities to some extent. It can also prevent others from time traveling, even cancelling out {{p|Celebi}}'s time powers.


=Pokédex entries=
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| colspan="2"| [[Pokémon Diamond]]
| {{color2|000|Primal Dialga|Primal}} Dialga
| It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
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| Dialga bears the legend that time began to flow at the moment it was born.
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=Game locations=
==Game data==
{{Availability|
[[File:Dialga Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|thumb|right|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]]]
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===NPC appearances===
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* '''{{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness}} {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|& Sky}}: Dialga''' appears in the main storyline, but mostly as [[Primal Dialga]]. In the future, because of the collapse of the [[Temporal Tower]], Dialga has lost control of itself and has entered a state of self-preservation, keeping time frozen and refusing to let it flow properly.
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** When the {{player}} and partner return from the future and arrive at the collapsing Tower, they must beat almost-Primal Dialga in battle and restore the Tower. After putting some sense into it, Dialga is so grateful that it revives the player (who was erased from existence). After going back to Dialga at the top of Temporal Tower, it decides that the player wants a rematch. Once defeated, Dialga joins the player's team.
** In the Sky-only Special Episode [[In the Future of Darkness]], after the final battle between Primal Dialga and the trio of {{mdc|Grovyle|2}}, {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and {{mdc|Celebi|2}}, all of them start to disappear due to the past finally being changed by the player, but are saved by [[Arceus (Pokémon)|an implied higher being than Dialga]], who also restores Dialga to its normal state.
* '''{{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Dialga''' appears as a bonus boss during one of the Ranger Net extra missions. Dialga was injured and entered [[Almia Castle]] to recover. It caused a time distortion due to its wounds and sent the main character and {{Ra|Wendy}} [[Time travel|back in time]] to before the events of the game started by using {{m|Roar of Time}}.
* '''{{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: Dialga''' appears in the optional Ranger Net extra mission Pledge to Arceus. It must be captured along with its counterparts Palkia and {{p|Giratina}} in the Sky Fortress to access Arceus.
* '''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Temple of Sinnoh#Special encounters|Dialga]]''' is a main antagonist and boss in the game. It is one of {{ga|Arceus}}'s creations alongside Palkia and Giratina. After [[Volo]] and Giratina tore open a [[Space-time distortion|rift in space-time]] above [[Mount Coronet]], Dialga along with Palkia, became enraged, causing many [[Alpha Pokémon]] and space-time distortions to appear all over [[Hisui]].
 
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=149|reg2=Johto}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=A {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when <sc>Dialga</sc> was born.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A [[legendary Pokémon]] of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when <sc>Dialga</sc>'s heart beats.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to [[Time travel|travel at will through the past and future]].}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=149|reg3=Hisui|num3=235}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=This Pokémon is spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is revered as a deity in [[Hisui]]an legend. The birth of Dialga was what caused the vast river of time to begin flowing in our world.}}
{{Dex/Form|Origin Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Radiant light caused Dialga to take on a form bearing a striking resemblance to {{p|Arceus|the creator Pokémon}}. Dialga now wields such colossal strength that one must conclude this is its true form.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] <small>(requires [[Arceus (Pokémon)#In events|Event Arceus]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Dialga|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|area=[[Soaring in the sky]] <small>(requires the [[Lake guardians]] in the player's party)</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Dialga|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Dialga|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|area=[[Spear Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Dialga|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=Ticket for releasing {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
 
====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|United States|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 19 to September 8, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|German|Europe|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Dialga|Korean|South Korea|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|All|Japan|100|June 20 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dialga 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|Korean region|Online|100|November 20, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|All|South Korea|100|December 23 to 27, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|American region|Online|60|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|American region|Online|100|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|PAL region|Online|60|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|PAL region|Online|100|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Alamos Dialga|Korean region|Online|50|June 6 to August 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|25th Anniversary Film Fest Alamos Dialga|All|Online|70|August 26 to September 30, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Alamos Dialga}}
|}
 
=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|S}}|Dialga and Palkia Spotlight|Dragon|hide|75|December 8 to 21, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#December 8 to 21, 2023_2}}
|}
 
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Steel|type2=Dragon
|hgss1=Adamant Orb|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=100
|event1=Adamant Orb|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}
 
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Dialga=====
{{Stats
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|HP=100
|Attack=120
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=150
|SpDef=100
|Speed=90
}}
 
=====Origin Forme=====
{{Stats
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|HP=100
|Attack=100
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=150
|SpDef=120
|Speed=90
}}
}}
==In side games==


=Base stats=
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{Pokéthlon
HP=100 |
|type=Steel
Attack=120 |
|type2=Dragon
Defense=120 |
|Speed=2
SpAtk=150 |
|SpeedMax=3
SpDef=100 |
|Power=5
Speed=90 }}
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=5
}}


=Type effectiveness=
===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
Normal= 50 |
|type1=Steel
Fighting=200 |
|type2=Dragon
Flying= 50 |
|Normal=50
Poison= 0 |
|Fighting=200
Ground= 200 |
|Flying=50
Rock=   50 |
|Poison=0
Bug=     50 |
|Ground=200
Ghost=   50 |
|Rock=50
Steel=   50 |
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1
}}


Fire=   100 |
===Learnset===
Water=  50 |
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
Grass=  25 |
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
Electric=50 |
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
Psychic= 50 |
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
Ice=    100 |
{{learnlist/level9|8|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
Dragon100 |
{{learnlist/level9|16|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
Dark=    50 }}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|88|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}


=Learnset=
====By [[TM]]====
==By level up==
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{| border="1" style="background: #77777; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
|- style="background: #{{steel color}};" ALIGN=CENTER
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
! <font color=FFFFFF>Game</font> || <font color=FFFFFF>[[Generation IV]]</font>
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
 
===Side game data===
====Default form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|body=4
|rate=100
|IQ=I
}}
|-
|-
| Start || '''{{m|Dragonbreath}}''' <BR> {{m|Scary Face}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Dusknoir}}
|recruitment=Boss of [[Dragon Gate]]{{tt|*|Does not connect until Rayquaza is defeated}}
|gigantic=1
|P1=I'm a deity in control of time. I manage and preserve the flow of time!
|P2=Grooaarr! I'm taking damage! Not bad, though…
}}
|-
|-
| 10 || '''{{m|Metal Claw}}'''
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Steel
|group=Dragon
|assist=Dragon
|field=None
|num=SP
|browser=It controls time and blasts a {{m|Hyper Beam|powerful beam}} from its mouth.
}}
|-
|-
| 20 || {{m|Ancientpower}}
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Steel
|group=Steel
|assist=Steel
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=S-004
|browser=It causes powerful waves. Watch out when it starts to {{m|Roar of Time|charge its power}}.
}}
|-
|-
| 30 || '''{{m|Dragon Claw}}'''
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Steel
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Steel
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
|-
| 40 || '''{{m|Roar of Time}}'''
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|walk=1.95
|hp=59
|attack=87
|defense=61
|speed=60
}}
|-
|-
| 50 || {{m|Heal Block}}
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|HP=4
|atk=5
|def=5
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Roar of Time
|ability1=Tenacity
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Tadakatsu]]'''
}}
|-
|-
| 60 || {{m|Earth Power}}
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|power=5
}}
|-
|-
| 70 || {{m|Slash}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483|num=249
|min=80
|max=145
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
|swapper=Crushing Step
}}
|-
|-
| 80 || '''{{m|Flash Cannon}}'''
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|-
|hatch=N/A
| 90 || {{m|Aura Sphere}}
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=205
|attack=275
|defense=211
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}
|special={{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder}}<!--{{m|Roar of Time}}-->
}}
|}
 
====Origin Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|ndex=0483O
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=205
|attack=270
|defense=225
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}
|special={{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Roar of Time}}
}}
|}
|}


==By TM/HM==
===Form data===
{| border="1" style="background: #77777; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
Along with the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], Dialga has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme.
|- style="background: #{{steel color}};" ALIGN=CENTER
 
! <font color=FFFFFF>Game</font> || <font color=FFFFFF>[[Generation IV]]</font>
The standard form of Dialga debuted in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and its Origin Forme was introduced in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, in which it changes between its standard form and Origin Forme when exposed to an [[Adamant Crystal]]. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Dialga transforms into its Origin Forme while holding an Adamant Crystal. If it is deposited in {{g|HOME}}, it will revert to its standard form.
|-
{{Evobox/Formes
| TM02 || '''{{m|Dragon Claw}}'''
|name1=Dialga
|-
|sprite1=0483Dialga
| TM05 || {{m|Roar}}
|forme1=
|-
|loc1=Default form
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}}
|type1-1=Steel
|-
|type2-1=Dragon
| TM08 || {{m|Bulk Up}}
|sprite2=0483Dialga-Origin
|-
|forme2=Origin Forme
| TM10 || {{m|Hidden Power}}
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Holding}} an {{color2|000|Adamant Crystal}}
|-
|item1=Adamant Crystal
| TM11 || {{m|Sunny Day}}
|itemfile1=Bag Adamant Crystal SV Sprite.png
|-
|itemsize1=40px
| TM13 || {{m|Ice Beam}}
}}
|-
 
| TM14 || {{m|Blizzard}}
The forms differ in their [[base stats]]: Dialga's Origin Forme has decreased {{stat|Attack}} and increased {{stat|Special Defense}} compared to its standard form, though its base stat total is the same. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, its [[signature move]], {{m|Roar of Time}}, has modified base [[power]] and {{stat|accuracy}} when used by its Origin Form, as well as a unique animation.
|-
{| style="margin:auto"
| TM15 || {{m|Hyper Beam}}
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|-
|
| TM17 || {{m|Protect}}
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=Default form|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|ndex=483|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how=Default form|HP=100|Attack=120|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=100|Speed=90}}
|-
|
| TM18 || {{m|Rain Dance}}
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=Origin Forme|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|image=483Dialga-Origin|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how={{color2|000|Held item|Holding}} an {{color2|000|Adamant Crystal}}|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=120|Speed=90}}
|-
| TM20 || {{m|Safeguard}}
|-
| TM21 || {{m|Frustration}}
|-
| TM23 || '''{{m|Iron Tail}}'''
|-
| TM24 || {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|-
| TM25 || {{m|Thunder}}
|-
| TM26 || {{m|Earthquake}}
|-
| TM27 || {{m|Return}}
|-
| TM31 || {{m|Brick Break}}
|-
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}}
|-
| TM34 || {{m|Shock Wave}}
|-
| TM35 || {{m|Flamethrower}}
|-
| TM37 || {{m|Sandstorm}}
|-
| TM38 || {{m|Fire Blast}}
|-
| TM39 || {{m|Rock Tomb}}
|-
| TM40 || {{m|Aerial Ace}}
|-
| TM42 || {{m|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 || {{m|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || {{m|Rest}}
|-
| TM50 || {{m|Overheat}}
|-
| TM58 || {{m|Endure}}
|-
| TM59 || '''{{m|Dragon Pulse}}'''
|-
| TM65 || {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|-
| TM68 || {{m|Giga Impact}}
|-
| TM70 || {{m|Flash}}
|-
| TM71 || {{m|Stone Edge}}
|-
| TM73 || {{m|Thunder Wave}}
|-
| TM76 || {{m|Stealth Rock}}
|-
| TM77 || {{m|Psych Up}}
|-
| TM80 || {{m|Rock Slide}}
|-
| TM82 || {{m|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 || {{m|Natural Gift}}
|-
| TM87 || {{m|Swagger}}
|-
| TM90 || {{m|Substitute}}
|-
| TM91 || '''{{m|Flash Cannon}}'''
|-
| TM92 || {{m|Trick Room}}
|-
| HM01 || {{m|Cut}}
|-
| HM04 || {{m|Strength}}
|-
| HM06 || {{m|Rock Smash}}
|}
|}


==By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]==
===Evolution data===
*'''{{m|Draco Meteor}}'''
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0483
|name1=Dialga
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Dragon}}</div>


=Evolution=
===Sprites===
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin: auto;"
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=483|crop=135}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=483|crop=123}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/1Form2FormLA|ndex=483|form1=O|LAcrop=175}}-->
{{Spritebox/8/LA/2Forms|ndex=483|form1=O|LAcrop=175}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/2Forms|ndex=0483|form1=O}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0483|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|483|Dialga}}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Dialga anime movie 12.png|thumb|250px|Dialga in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Primal Dialga anime.png|thumb|250px|Primal Dialga in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Dialga (movie)]]=====
Dialga made its physical debut in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it fought with {{mov|Palkia}} and {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} in a {{pkmn|battle}} that nearly destroyed [[Alamos Town]]. It then briefly reappeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. During its trip back to its own dimension, Dialga ended up in the [[Reverse World]] and got attacked by {{mov|Giratina}}, who had been angered by Dialga and Palkia's fight in the previous movie.
 
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Dialga was shown for the first time with both the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]]. After being called by [[Sheena]] to stop a spatial distortion, it briefly fought with Giratina once more. Later, it returned to help Palkia and Giratina fight {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}. After being injured, it sent Sheena, {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} [[Time travel|back in time]] to fix Arceus's betrayal.
 
=====Dialga (recurring)=====
A Dialga appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'' and ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', where it was a target of [[Alternate World Team Rocket]], along with {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}. Using a [[Red Chain]], Alternate World Team Rocket forced the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] to fight, creating time distortions that caused Pokémon to start [[Devolution|devolving]] and eventually revert into {{pkmn|Egg}}s, which Team Rocket would then steal and raise to be their own. The battle was finally stopped when Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, [[Goh]], [[Chloe]], and their alternate world counterparts prayed for {{p|Arceus}} to do so. Freed from the Red Chain, Dialga and Palkia then undid all the devolutions their battle had caused.
 
=====[[Primal Dialga]]=====
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', Primal Dialga was the protector of the [[Time Gear]]s.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Dialga and Palkia were summoned by [[Cyrus]] on the [[Spear Pillar]]. They were put under his control through the use of the Red Chain and were tasked by him to open a portal to another dimension, wanting a world of his own. After the Red Chain's destruction and Cyrus's exit, Dialga and Palkia rampaged, creating a danger for [[Sinnoh]]. However, the two were calmed down and sent away with the help of the {{an|lake guardians}}.
 
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', Dialga was one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow {{form|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}} as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} summoned to protect the real {{an|Hoopa}} in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], the hypnosis on Dialga and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Dialga departed for its home.
 
====Minor appearances====
Dialga debuted in a fantasy in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''.
 
Dialga appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]'', {{MTR}}'s fantasy featured Dialga.
 
A silhouetted Dialga appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Dialga PG.png|thumb|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', Dialga and Palkia were captured at [[Spear Pillar]] by [[Cyrus]], who intended to use them to destroy the world and create a new one. Along with Palkia, it was freed by {{p|Giratina}} before they could help Cyrus succeed in his goal.
 
[[File:Dialga Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
===GOTCHA!===
A Dialga briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Dialga briefly appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', having been summoned by [[Cyrus]] at the [[Spear Pillar]]. [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] battled {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Barry}} to ensure it was not released.
 
===[[A Ripple in Time]]===
A Dialga briefly appears at the end of the anime short.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Dialga Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Primal Dialga BET.png|thumb|200px|Primal Dialga in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Dialga (movie)}}
Dialga first appeared in {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}, where it was fighting with {{mov|Palkia}}. In the [[Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|twelfth movie manga adaptation]], Dialga, along with the other members of its trio, was summoned by [[Sheena]] to help Ash and his friends. Dialga, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} battled {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} and it soon puts Sheena and the others in the past to uncover the act of betrayal Sheena's ancestor committed.
 
Dialga appeared in {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It reappeared in {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Dialga appeared as a silhouette in [[PDP01]].
 
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Dialga appeared in [[PMDP29]].
 
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Dialga, along with the members of its trio, appeared in [[PBK5]], where it fought {{OBP|Shin|PBK}}'s {{p|Abomasnow}} and {{p|Mamoswine}} and defeated the former. It fought [[Yū Shirogane]] and lost.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
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===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
Dialga first appeared in ''[[PS410|Creeping Away from Cradily]]''. Dialga, along with Palkia, was summoned by [[Cyrus]] in order to create a new world. Cyrus used the Red Chains to force Dialga and Palkia to fight each other in order to distort time and space and create a portal that would swallow the existing world. {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} worked together with their Pokémon to free Dialga and Palkia from their controlled states.
 
Later on, an accident with handling [[Charon]]'s machine caused Dialga, Palkia and Cyrus to be dragged into the portal before it closed completely.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
It was revealed that {{p|Giratina}} imprisoned both Dialga and Palkia in the [[Distortion World]] before setting off into the current dimension to wreak havoc. Soon, Cyrus and Diamond met in the Distortion World, and agreed to free Dialga and Palkia using their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Dialga and Palkia later resumed their struggle against Giratina in the Distortion World. When Charon decided to escape from the Distortion World on Giratina, Diamond got on Dialga and chased after him. Giratina was eventually defeated, with Dialga and Palkia forcing it back into the Distortion World for good before both returned to the Spear Pillar.
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
Dialga was created in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], along with Palkia and Giratina, by {{p|Arceus}}'s creation process, which was forced by [[Team Rocket]]'s {{tc|Executive}}s. Knowing that the creation process would threaten the [[Johto]] region, Team Rocket's true leader {{adv|Giovanni}} returned with [[Lance]] and [[Pryce]] to keep the Pokémon of Myth at bay while {{adv|Gold}} tried to calm Arceus down. Dialga was kept at bay by Pryce and his {{p|Swinub}}. Once Arceus was eventually becalmed, Dialga and Palkia departed from Johto and were spotted by [[Cynthia]].
 
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Dialga appeared in [[ABM02]] under the ownership of [[Manabu Kazuo]].
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] set out on a {{pkmn|journey}} with the intention of finding Dialga. In ''[[DPA20|The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' [[Cyrus]] successfully controlled Dialga after he gained control of the Red Chain. When Hareta managed to snap Dialga out of Cyrus's control, it was able to flee from Cyrus.
 
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Primal Dialga}}
Primal Dialga first appeared in [[BET3]].
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Dialga (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:SSBBSpearPillarDialga.png|thumb|250px|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon along with {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, and the [[lake guardians]] on the stage {{St|Spear Pillar}}. It affects the stage much differently than that of its counterpart, such as slowing down time, and even going off its post to attack the players in the middle. It can also distort the stage, like Palkia, but only slightly and not as extreme, as well as shoot beams from various locations.
 
====Trophy information====
''A Temporal Pokémon. This [[legendary Pokémon]] is talked about as a deity in [[Sinnoh myths|fables]] passed down through generations in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. Identifiable by the diamondlike crystal in the center of its chest, Dialga is said to have set time in motion at the moment of its birth. Its fearsome {{m|Roar of Time}} attack is so powerful that it must refrain from attacking on the next turn. It is {{game|Diamond}}'s [[Game mascot|mascot]].''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
Dialga appears as a trophy.
 
====Trophy information====
''The concept of time has always been one of the world's great mysteries, but Dialga might hold the answer. Legend has it that Dialga's birth caused time to begin moving! It's no surprise that the people of Sinnoh see this Pokémon as a deity. If you're ever running late, maybe you could ask Dialga to do you a favour and turn back the clock.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:SSBUSpearPillarDialga.png|thumb|250px|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Dialga reprises its role as a stage hazard on the returning {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage. Spear Pillar now allows for any of the three Legendary Pokémon to appear each time, rather than being set for the whole match. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Cresselia is now signified by the stage's color tint not changing from its new default green, rather than using Dialga's blue. Dialga also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==
* In games prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Dialga has a catch rate of 30.
* Dialga has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* The gem on Dialga's chest resembles a Prism [[Sphere]].
* Although Dialga is gender unknown in the [[core series]] games, it is referred to as male in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}'s story; it is still gender unknown for purposes of gameplay.
* Dialga is the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] to have a role in four different movies.
* Dialga and {{p|Palkia}} are the only two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be legitimately caught in every kind of [[Poké Ball]] in the core series to date (besides the [[Park Ball]], which cannot be the registered Poké Ball of any Pokémon), as they are the only two Pokémon that can be caught with the [[Origin Ball]].
* According to [[Junichi Masuda]]'s blog, the Spanish translation team for [[Pokémon]] suggested changing the name Dialga because of its similarity to the Spanish word ''alga'' (algae, seaweed).<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2008/02/index.html "HIDDEN POWER of masuda" Director's Columns, No.122] (February 18, 2008)</ref>
 
===Origin===
Dialga, along with {{p|Palkia}}, may be based on the {{wp|Shinto}} legend of {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}}, who are said to have created one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there created the islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Dialga seems to be based on short-necked sauropod dinosaurs such as ''{{wp|Camarasaurus}}'' or ''{{wp|Brachytrachelopan}}''. The turquoise pattern on its body is vaguely reminiscent of clock hands, where the ends of the "clock hands" are diamond-shaped.
 
Its {{t|Steel}} [[type]] is likely to come from the concept of {{wp|adamant}}, which is an archaic word for diamond, meaning "unconquerable", where the qualities of hard metal (probably steel) were attributed to it. It is also possibly due to the hardness of {{wp|diamond}}s, the fact that metal is known to last long periods of time, or the fact that most parts of a clock are made of metal, such as the gears. It may also be because diamonds are compressed carbon, and steel is an alloy from iron and carbon. Metaphorically, it could be a reference to the rigid and unaltering pattern of passing time, as metals are known for their resilience against physical forces. The Steel-type might also represent the solid {{wp|state of matter}}, whereas Palkia's {{type|Water}} represents the liquid state and {{p|Giratina}}'s {{type|Ghost}} represents the gaseous state.
 
Dialga's Origin Forme appears to be based on {{p|Arceus}}. Like with Arceus, it may be based on a ''{{wp|qilin}}'' or ''{{wp|Longma}}'', as it possesses both equine and dragon-like qualities, the latter of which are more pronounced in Dialga's case due to its {{t|Dragon}} type.
 
====Name origin====
Dialga may be derived from ''diamond''. It may also involve ''día'' (Spanish for ''day'', referring to the unit of time) or ''dial'' of {{wp|clock face|clock dial}}, {{wp|sundial}}, and 頑 ''ga'' (tough, referring to their solid state of matter theme).
 
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=帝牙盧卡 ''Daingàhlòuhkā''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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|ru=Диалга ''Dialga''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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=Trivia=
==Related articles==
*Dialga's US name, although many had already guessed it, was officialy revealed on January 20th 2006, along with Palkia's name.
* [[Dialga (movie)]]
*Dialga is one of {{p|Arceus}}' halves. The other is {{p|Palkia}}.
* [[Primal Dialga]]
*Despite being the creator of time, Dialga has the same catch rate as [[Chatot]].
* [[Pokémon of Myth]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Alpha Pokémon]]
* [[Space-time distortion]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]


==Origin==
==References==
Dialga is based after a [[wp:dragon|dragon]] with a [[wp:diamond|diamond]].
<references />
===Name origin===
The ''Dia'' in its name is derived from the word ''diamond'', even though the Japanese word for diamond is
ダイヤモンド ''daiyamondo''. The "''ga''" part in its name may be a corruption of "''gon''", referring to its origin and type.


=External links=
==External links==
* [[wp:Dialga|Article on Wikipedia]]


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Type
Steel Dragon
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Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Origin Forme
Cacophony
Telepathy
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Origin Forme
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
17'09" 5.4 m
Dialga
22'11" 7.0 m
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1505.8 lbs. 683.0 kg
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Base experience yield
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Slow
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Base friendship
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Dialga (Japanese: ディアルガ Dialga) is a dual-type Steel/Dragon Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Dialga transforms into a second form, called its Origin Forme, while holding an Adamant Crystal.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)

Dialga is the game mascot of Pokémon Diamond and its remake Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, appearing on the box art of both games in its standard form.

Along with Palkia and Giratina, it is one of the Pokémon of Myth, representing time. In the past, it was worshipped by the Diamond Clan under the name "almighty Sinnoh" (Japanese: シンオウさま Shin'ou-sama).

Biology

Dialga is a dark-blue, sauropod-like Pokémon with some gray metallic portions and light blue stripes. It has a chest plate on its torso, which has a deep blue diamond-like crystal embedded in the center. Dialga has a fin-like structure on its back, three spines on the back of its neck, and a crest on its head, resembling a dinosaur. The crest somewhat resembles the shape of a sundial's rod. It also has two structures on the sides of its head that extend outward and resemble horns and fangs. It has three claws on each foot, of the same metallic look as its chest plate. The spikes on Dialga's back, at a certain point of view, look similar to a Time Gear.

The process of destroying the universe

Dialga has the power to control time; it can warp time by either speeding it up, slowing it down, reversing it, or stopping it altogether. It can also travel through time to visit the past, present, and future. Additionally it is capable of blasting its targets with power that distorts time itself. It even has the power to destroy and create an entire universe by itself or with Palkia's aid. As shown in the anime, Dialga's temporal powers possess the ability to devolve anything or anyone against their will: Pokémon, humans, and plants. It can reverse these effects as well. It is said that time started moving when Dialga was born and will continue flowing as long as its heart beats. Dialga usually travels by levitating. Since Dialga primarily resides in a different dimension, its behavior is nearly impossible to study. In the dimension where Dialga lives in, time is said to be constantly moving in different directions and speeds.[1] It has been shown to be very protective of its home. It also tends to have violent conflicts with its counterpart Palkia. The fin-like structure on its back is shaped radiating outwards and can be used to focus the flow of time, as seen in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.

According to myths and legends from the Hisui/Sinnoh region, in the beggining of time, the Mythical Pokémon Arceus created the Pokémon of time Dialga, the Pokémon of space Palkia, and the Pokémon of antimatter Giratina, all three in their Origin Formes. After the Pokémon universe is created, Dialga retreated into its own dimension, where it lived in since then. It was revered and feared as a deity in the past, being worshipped by the Diamond Clan, who referred to it as "almighty Sinnoh". Dialga is capable of speaking human language via telepathy, as seen when it communicates through the leader of the Diamond Clan, Adaman. Dialga and Palkia can control and spread the space-time distortions caused by Giratina, which create alpha Pokémon and cause Noble Pokémon to become frenzied through lightning bolts that come out of the distortions.

Dialga is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Roar of Time.

Forms

Origin Dialga's plate mask opened

Dialga can change between its standard form and its Origin Forme.

Said to be the Pokémon's true form, Dialga's Origin Forme is drastically different from the usual sauropod-like look of its other forme, being a hybrid between it, a dragon, and a centaur, while also resembling its creator, Arceus. The back legs of Dialga become unguligrade in shape and have pointed tips instead of feet. The front legs are noticeably larger, with three distinct rhomboid claws on the underside. Further up, Dialga's knees have rectangular, long, and thin protrusions. Its chest plate is gone; however, it has a similar polygonal shape in its place. On Dialga's neck is a large shape jutting out towards the front (giving it the appearance of a larger throat), along with two pairs of protrusions on either side, the upper pair being larger and resembling panels or wings. Inside this large shape and wing-like protrusions are deep blue diamond-like crystals, embedded into diamond-shaped grooves. The three spines located on the back of the neck are longer and sharper. Dialga's head has two thin arrow-shaped horns extending towards the top and back of its head, along with longer fang-like horns connected to a plate mask covering its lower jaw, which can shift in angle to reveal the mouth. The plate mask also partly covers the arrow-shaped horns on their sides. Around Dialga's abdomen is a cross made of four arrow shapes attached to a small wheel, reminiscent of Arceus's cross-wheel. The fin-like plate on Dialga's posterior has a star-shaped layer on top of it. The tail is much shorter and crystal-shaped. Overall, Dialga's entire body becomes larger and nearly completely dark blue. The crest, arrow-shaped horns, knee protrusions, and abdomen cross are light blue, while the tips of Dialga's fin-like plate and feet are dark gray.

Dialga is at its full power when in its Origin Forme, and is supposedly permanently in this state while in its home dimension. Dialga's transformation into its Origin Forme is triggered by a radiant light; it can also be invoked using the Adamant Crystal. Origin Forme Dialga can unleash meteors and shockwaves, while its Roar of Time technique can be charged into a stronger version of itself as seen in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The crystals and light blue accents on Dialga's body glow brightly when it uses its powers.

Dialga Origin Forme
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Primal Dialga

A unique variant of Dialga, called Primal Dialga resembles a normal Dialga with a darkened color. The main body is colored dark blue. The center diamond-like crystal is colored dark orange. The lines in its body are also orange.

Primal Dialga cannot control time due to it being tampered with. It acts much more aggressive than Dialga normally it. It can still use its time abilities to some extent. It can also prevent others from time traveling, even cancelling out Celebi's time powers.

Primal Dialga
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Game data

NPC appearances

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  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness & Sky: Dialga appears in the main storyline, but mostly as Primal Dialga. In the future, because of the collapse of the Temporal Tower, Dialga has lost control of itself and has entered a state of self-preservation, keeping time frozen and refusing to let it flow properly.
    • When the player and partner return from the future and arrive at the collapsing Tower, they must beat almost-Primal Dialga in battle and restore the Tower. After putting some sense into it, Dialga is so grateful that it revives the player (who was erased from existence). After going back to Dialga at the top of Temporal Tower, it decides that the player wants a rematch. Once defeated, Dialga joins the player's team.
    • In the Sky-only Special Episode In the Future of Darkness, after the final battle between Primal Dialga and the trio of Grovyle, Dusknoir and Celebi, all of them start to disappear due to the past finally being changed by the player, but are saved by an implied higher being than Dialga, who also restores Dialga to its normal state.
  • Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Dialga appears as a bonus boss during one of the Ranger Net extra missions. Dialga was injured and entered Almia Castle to recover. It caused a time distortion due to its wounds and sent the main character and Wendy back in time to before the events of the game started by using Roar of Time.
  • Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: Dialga appears in the optional Ranger Net extra mission Pledge to Arceus. It must be captured along with its counterparts Palkia and Giratina in the Sky Fortress to access Arceus.
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Dialga is a main antagonist and boss in the game. It is one of Arceus's creations alongside Palkia and Giratina. After Volo and Giratina tore open a rift in space-time above Mount Coronet, Dialga along with Palkia, became enraged, causing many Alpha Pokémon and space-time distortions to appear all over Hisui.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#149
Johto
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Diamond It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Pearl A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
Platinum A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
HeartGold This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
White
Black 2 A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
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Hoenn
#—
X A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
Y It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Omega Ruby A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
Alpha Sapphire It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#149
Hisui
#235
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
Shining Pearl This Pokémon is spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
Legends: Arceus 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.
Origin Forme
Legends: Arceus Radiant light caused Dialga to take on a form bearing a striking resemblance to the creator Pokémon. Dialga now wields such colossal strength that one must conclude this is its true form.
Generation IX Paldea
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Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Spear Pillar (Only one)
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Spear Pillar (Only one)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Sinjoh Ruins (requires Event Arceus) (Only one)
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Transfer from Dream Radar (requires Pokémon Diamond), Event
Generation VI
X Y
Trade, Event
Omega Ruby
Trade, Event
Alpha Sapphire
Soaring in the sky (requires the Lake guardians in the player's party) (Only one)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Sword Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond
Spear Pillar (Only one)
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Coronet Highlands: Temple of Sinnoh (Only one)
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Pokémon HOME, Poké Portal News


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Temporal Tower (Pinnacle)
MD Sky
Temporal Tower (Pinnacle)
Ranger: SoA
Almia Castle (during mission)
Rumble
Ticket for releasing Lucario, Bastiodon, Magnezone, Dragonite and Garchomp
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: All (Random Legendary Encounters)
Conquest
Dragnor (special, first appearance), Any kingdom with a Sky Garden (special, subsequent months)
Rumble U
Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle! (Boss), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 3
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm (Special Boss)
Super MD
Dragon Gate
Picross
Area 17: Stage 10
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Dialga Descends
Event: Dialga Appears
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Lucas & Dialga


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Dialga English United States 100Shiny August 19 to September 8, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Dialga English Europe, the Americas, and Australia 100Shiny August 30 to September 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Dialga French Europe, the Americas, and Australia 100Shiny August 30 to September 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Dialga German Europe 100Shiny August 30 to September 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Dialga Italian Europe, the Americas, and Australia 100Shiny August 30 to September 12, 2013
BWB2W2 Summer 2013 Dialga Spanish Europe, the Americas, and Australia 100Shiny August 30 to September 12, 2013
BWB2W2 10/12 Dialga Korean South Korea 100Shiny September 14 to October 6, 2013
XYORAS Dahara City Dialga All Japan 100 June 20 to August 31, 2015
XYORAS Dahara City Dialga Korean region Online 100 November 20, 2015 to January 31, 2016
XYORAS Dahara City Dialga All South Korea 100 December 23 to 27, 2015
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga American region Online 60 February 2 to May 28, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga American region Online 100 February 2 to May 28, 2018
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga PAL region Online 60 February 2 to May 28, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga PAL region Online 100 February 2 to May 28, 2018
MUM Alamos Dialga Korean region Online 50 June 6 to August 31, 2018
Sh 25th Anniversary Film Fest Alamos Dialga All Online 70 August 26 to September 30, 2022
Poké Portal News
Games Event Tera Type Location Level Distribution period
S Dialga and Palkia Spotlight Dragon hide 75 December 8 to 21, 2023

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
HeartGold SoulSilver Adamant Orb Adamant Orb (100%)
Events* Adamant Orb Adamant Orb (100%) Gold Bottle Cap Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Dialga
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Origin Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Total
18/23 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
088 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
1616 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3232 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10
4040 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15
4848 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00——% 20
5656 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20
6464 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
7272 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
8080 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15
8888 Roar of Time Dragon Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dialga
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dialga
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM031Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM044Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM078Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM089Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM093Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM101Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM109Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM112Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20
TM115Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM121Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM157Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM161Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM169Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM170Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM178Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM200Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM222Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM223Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 085}}85% 40
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dialga
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Dialga
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dialga
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dialga
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dialga
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Default form

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 483.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 100%
IQ group: I
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 483.png

Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Boss of Dragon Gate*
Connected to: Dusknoir
Connection Orb Set: 2

Phrases
Normal I'm a deity in control of time. I manage and preserve the flow of time!
Low HP (< 50%) Grooaarr! I'm taking damage! Not bad, though…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dragon
Poké Assist: Dragon PA.png
Dragon
Field move: None
Browser entry SP
It controls time and blasts a powerful beam from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist:
(present)
Steel Assist.png
Steel
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry S-004
It causes powerful waves. Watch out when it starts to charge its power.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush483Body.png Walking Speed: 1.95 seconds Base HP: 59
Base Attack: 87 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest
PCP483.png HP: ★★★★ Move: Roar of Time
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Tenacity
Defense: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Does not evolve into or from anything
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Tadakatsu
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Steel
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT483.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Steel
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 145 Raise Max Level.png 20

#249
Shuffle483.png

Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Crushing Step


Pokémon GO
GO483.png Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 275 Base Defense: 211
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Metal Claw
Charged Attacks: Draco Meteor, Iron Head, Thunder

Origin Forme

Pokémon GO
GO0483O.png Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 270 Base Defense: 225
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Metal Claw
Charged Attacks: Draco Meteor, Iron Head, Thunder, Roar of Time

Form data

Along with the other members of the Pokémon of Myth, Dialga has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme.

The standard form of Dialga debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and its Origin Forme was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, in which it changes between its standard form and Origin Forme when exposed to an Adamant Crystal. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Dialga transforms into its Origin Forme while holding an Adamant Crystal. If it is deposited in Pokémon HOME, it will revert to its standard form.

The forms differ in their base stats: Dialga's Origin Forme has decreased Attack and increased Special Defense compared to its standard form, though its base stat total is the same. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, its signature move, Roar of Time, has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Form, as well as a unique animation.

483Dialga.png
Dialga
Default form
 Steel  Dragon 
Pressure
Hidden: Telepathy
Default form
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
100 120 120 150 100 90
483Dialga-Origin.png
Dialga
Origin Forme
 Steel  Dragon 
Pressure
Hidden: Telepathy
Holding an Adamant Crystal
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
100 100 120 150 120 90

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 483.png Spr b 4d 483.png Spr 4p 483.png Spr b 4p 483.png Spr 4h 483.png Spr b 4h 483.png
Spr 4d 483 s.png Spr b 4d 483 s.png Spr 4p 483 s.png Spr b 4p 483 s.png Spr 4h 483 s.png Spr b 4h 483 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 483.png Spr b 5b 483.png Spr 5b2 483.png Spr b 5b2 483.png
Spr 5b 483 s.png Spr b 5b 483 s.png Spr 5b2 483 s.png Spr b 5b2 483 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 483.png
Spr b 6x 483.png
Spr 6o 483.png
Spr b 6o 483.png
Spr 6x 483 s.png
Spr b 6x 483 s.png
Spr 6o 483 s.png
Spr b 6o 483 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 483.png
Spr b 7s 483.png
Spr 7s 483.png
Spr b 7s 483.png
Spr 7s 483 s.png
Spr b 7s 483 s.png
Spr 7s 483 s.png
Spr b 7s 483 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 483.png
Spr 8a 483 s.png
Spr 8a 483O.png
Spr 8a 483O s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0483.png HOME0483 s.png
HOME0483O.png HOME0483O s.png
483MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Dialga images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Dialga in the anime
Primal Dialga in the anime

Major appearances

Dialga (movie)

Dialga made its physical debut in The Rise of Darkrai, where it fought with Palkia and Darkrai in a battle that nearly destroyed Alamos Town. It then briefly reappeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. During its trip back to its own dimension, Dialga ended up in the Reverse World and got attacked by Giratina, who had been angered by Dialga and Palkia's fight in the previous movie.

In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Dialga was shown for the first time with both the other members of the Pokémon of Myth. After being called by Sheena to stop a spatial distortion, it briefly fought with Giratina once more. Later, it returned to help Palkia and Giratina fight Arceus. After being injured, it sent Sheena, Ash, and his friends back in time to fix Arceus's betrayal.

Dialga (recurring)

A Dialga appeared in The Gates of Warp! and Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, where it was a target of Alternate World Team Rocket, along with Palkia. Using a Red Chain, Alternate World Team Rocket forced the two Legendary Pokémon to fight, creating time distortions that caused Pokémon to start devolving and eventually revert into Eggs, which Team Rocket would then steal and raise to be their own. The battle was finally stopped when Ash, Dawn, Goh, Chloe, and their alternate world counterparts prayed for Arceus to do so. Freed from the Red Chain, Dialga and Palkia then undid all the devolutions their battle had caused.

Primal Dialga

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, Primal Dialga was the protector of the Time Gears.

Other

In The Battle Finale of Legend!, Dialga and Palkia were summoned by Cyrus on the Spear Pillar. They were put under his control through the use of the Red Chain and were tasked by him to open a portal to another dimension, wanting a world of his own. After the Red Chain's destruction and Cyrus's exit, Dialga and Palkia rampaged, creating a danger for Sinnoh. However, the two were calmed down and sent away with the help of the lake guardians.

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Dialga was one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow Hoopa Unbound as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the Latios, Latias, and Shiny Rayquaza summoned to protect the real Hoopa in Dahara City. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, the hypnosis on Dialga and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Dialga departed for its home.

Minor appearances

Dialga debuted in a fantasy in A Secret Sphere of Influence!.

Dialga appeared in a fantasy in Double Team Turnover!.

In For The Love of Meowth!, Meowth's fantasy featured Dialga.

A silhouetted Dialga appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

Pokémon Generations

In The New World, Dialga and Palkia were captured at Spear Pillar by Cyrus, who intended to use them to destroy the world and create a new one. Along with Palkia, it was freed by Giratina before they could help Cyrus succeed in his goal.

GOTCHA!

A Dialga briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Dialga briefly appeared in The Rival, having been summoned by Cyrus at the Spear Pillar. Mars and Jupiter battled Lucas and Barry to ensure it was not released.

A Ripple in Time

A Dialga briefly appears at the end of the anime short.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Main article: Dialga (movie)

Dialga first appeared in The Rise of Darkrai, where it was fighting with Palkia. In the twelfth movie manga adaptation, Dialga, along with the other members of its trio, was summoned by Sheena to help Ash and his friends. Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina battled Arceus and it soon puts Sheena and the others in the past to uncover the act of betrayal Sheena's ancestor committed.

Dialga appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of Giratina and the Sky Warrior. It reappeared in the graphic novel adaptation of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Dialga appeared as a silhouette in PDP01.

Pocket Monsters DP

Dialga appeared in PMDP29.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Dialga, along with the members of its trio, appeared in PBK5, where it fought Shin's Abomasnow and Mamoswine and defeated the former. It fought Yū Shirogane and lost.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)

Diamond & Pearl arc

Dialga first appeared in Creeping Away from Cradily. Dialga, along with Palkia, was summoned by Cyrus in order to create a new world. Cyrus used the Red Chains to force Dialga and Palkia to fight each other in order to distort time and space and create a portal that would swallow the existing world. Diamond, Pearl and Platinum worked together with their Pokémon to free Dialga and Palkia from their controlled states.

Later on, an accident with handling Charon's machine caused Dialga, Palkia and Cyrus to be dragged into the portal before it closed completely.

Platinum arc

It was revealed that Giratina imprisoned both Dialga and Palkia in the Distortion World before setting off into the current dimension to wreak havoc. Soon, Cyrus and Diamond met in the Distortion World, and agreed to free Dialga and Palkia using their Pokémon. Dialga and Palkia later resumed their struggle against Giratina in the Distortion World. When Charon decided to escape from the Distortion World on Giratina, Diamond got on Dialga and chased after him. Giratina was eventually defeated, with Dialga and Palkia forcing it back into the Distortion World for good before both returned to the Spear Pillar.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

Dialga was created in the Sinjoh Ruins, along with Palkia and Giratina, by Arceus's creation process, which was forced by Team Rocket's Executives. Knowing that the creation process would threaten the Johto region, Team Rocket's true leader Giovanni returned with Lance and Pryce to keep the Pokémon of Myth at bay while Gold tried to calm Arceus down. Dialga was kept at bay by Pryce and his Swinub. Once Arceus was eventually becalmed, Dialga and Palkia departed from Johto and were spotted by Cynthia.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Dialga appeared in ABM02 under the ownership of Manabu Kazuo.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Hareta and Mitsumi set out on a journey with the intention of finding Dialga. In The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!! Cyrus successfully controlled Dialga after he gained control of the Red Chain. When Hareta managed to snap Dialga out of Cyrus's control, it was able to flee from Cyrus.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Main article: Primal Dialga

Primal Dialga first appeared in BET3.

In the TCG

Main article: Dialga (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Dialga on the Spear Pillar stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon along with Palkia, Cresselia, and the lake guardians on the stage Spear Pillar. It affects the stage much differently than that of its counterpart, such as slowing down time, and even going off its post to attack the players in the middle. It can also distort the stage, like Palkia, but only slightly and not as extreme, as well as shoot beams from various locations.

Trophy information

A Temporal Pokémon. This legendary Pokémon is talked about as a deity in fables passed down through generations in the Sinnoh region. Identifiable by the diamondlike crystal in the center of its chest, Dialga is said to have set time in motion at the moment of its birth. Its fearsome Roar of Time attack is so powerful that it must refrain from attacking on the next turn. It is Pokémon Diamond's mascot.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Dialga appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

The concept of time has always been one of the world's great mysteries, but Dialga might hold the answer. Legend has it that Dialga's birth caused time to begin moving! It's no surprise that the people of Sinnoh see this Pokémon as a deity. If you're ever running late, maybe you could ask Dialga to do you a favour and turn back the clock.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Dialga reprises its role as a stage hazard on the returning Spear Pillar stage. Spear Pillar now allows for any of the three Legendary Pokémon to appear each time, rather than being set for the whole match. Unlike in Brawl, Cresselia is now signified by the stage's color tint not changing from its new default green, rather than using Dialga's blue. Dialga also appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

Origin

Dialga, along with Palkia, may be based on the Shinto legend of Izanami and Izanagi, who are said to have created one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there created the islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Dialga seems to be based on short-necked sauropod dinosaurs such as Camarasaurus or Brachytrachelopan. The turquoise pattern on its body is vaguely reminiscent of clock hands, where the ends of the "clock hands" are diamond-shaped.

Its Steel type is likely to come from the concept of adamant, which is an archaic word for diamond, meaning "unconquerable", where the qualities of hard metal (probably steel) were attributed to it. It is also possibly due to the hardness of diamonds, the fact that metal is known to last long periods of time, or the fact that most parts of a clock are made of metal, such as the gears. It may also be because diamonds are compressed carbon, and steel is an alloy from iron and carbon. Metaphorically, it could be a reference to the rigid and unaltering pattern of passing time, as metals are known for their resilience against physical forces. The Steel-type might also represent the solid state of matter, whereas Palkia's Water-type represents the liquid state and Giratina's Ghost-type represents the gaseous state.

Dialga's Origin Forme appears to be based on Arceus. Like with Arceus, it may be based on a qilin or Longma, as it possesses both equine and dragon-like qualities, the latter of which are more pronounced in Dialga's case due to its Dragon type.

Name origin

Dialga may be derived from diamond. It may also involve día (Spanish for day, referring to the unit of time) or dial of clock dial, sundial, and 頑 ga (tough, referring to their solid state of matter theme).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ディアルガ Dialga From diamond and possibly día or dial
France Flag.png French Dialga Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Dialga Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Dialga Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Dialga Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 디아루가 Dialga Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 帝牙盧卡 / 帝牙卢卡 Dìyálúkǎ Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 帝牙盧卡 Daingàhlòuhkā Transcription of Japanese name


Origin Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese オリジンフォルム Origin Forme
Chinese Cantonese 起源形態 Héiyùhn Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 起源形態 / 起源形态 Qǐyuán Xíngtài
France Flag.png French Forme Originelle
Germany Flag.png German Urform
India Flag.png Hindi ओरिजिन फ़ॉर्म Origin Form
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Originale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 오리진폼 Origin Forme
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Origem
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Origen


Related articles

References

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