Dialga (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Dialga (disambiguation).

Dialga ディアルガ Dialga #483
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Steel Dragon Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Temporal Pokémon
Abilities Pressure Blue-Striped ----- Telepathy Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #149 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia SP Oblivia S-004
Height 17'09" Imperial 5.4 m Metric 17'09"/5.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 1505.8 lbs. Imperial 683.0 kg Metric 1505.8 lbs./683.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color White	Catch rate 30 (3.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 121 cycles* (30855 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 220 Battle Exp.: 2201*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Dialga (Japanese: ディアルガ Dialga) is a dual-type Steel/Dragon legendary Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Dialga is the version mascot of Pokémon Diamond, appearing on the boxart.

Biology

Physiology

Dialga is a sauropod-like Pokémon. It is mainly dark blue with some gray metallic portions, such as its chestplate, which has a diamond in the center. It also has various light blue stripes. It has a somewhat wing-like structure on its back and a crest on its head, resembling a type of dinosaur. Dialga also has two horns on top of its head, two fang-like horns around its mouth, three spines on the back of its neck, long claws, and a short tail.

Gender differences

Dialga is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Dialga has the ability to warp time by either speeding it up, slowing it down, or stopping it altogether.

Similar to most other Template:Type2s, Dialga is capable of wielding various elemental attacks (except for Water attacks). Dialga can also utilize several Ground-, Rock- and Template:Type2 moves. It is one of the few Pokémon that can use Aura Sphere.

Dialga's powers can be amplified by the Adamant Orb.

Dialga is the only known Pokémon that naturally learns Roar of Time.

Behavior

Being that Dialga primarily resides in a different dimension, its behavior is nearly impossible to study. It has been shown that it is very protective of its home. It has also been shown that it has violent conflicts with Palkia who Dialga should never meet.

Habitat

Dialga lives in another dimension, and can only be summoned to the main Pokémon universe by using the Red Chain. This dimension, as shown in the twelfth movie, is blue and full of floating diamonds and also the pathway through different time.

In the games, Dialga is located in Spear Pillar at Mt. Coronet. In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, Dialga may be found at the top of Temporal Tower, Temporal Pinnacle.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Dialga's first appearance in The Rise of Darkrai

Dialga and Palkia under the control of Cyrus

Dialga appeared in the first three Diamond & Pearl series Pokémon movies. It was first shown in The Rise of Darkrai, where it fought with Palkia and Darkrai in a battle that nearly destroyed Alamos Town. The same Dialga appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. On its return trip back to its own dimension, Dialga ended up in the Reverse World and got attacked by Giratina. The Renegade Pokémon had been angered by Dialga and Palkia's fight in the previous movie. Dialga's final movie appearance was in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. It was shown for the first time with both the other members of its trio. 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, and sent Sheena, Ash and his friends back in time to fix Arceus's betrayal.

Statues of Dialga had previously appeared in A Secret Sphere of Influence!, Journey to the Unown!, Losing Its Lustrous!, Double Team Turnover!, Steeling Peace of Mind!, Saving the World From Ruins!, and Bagged Then Tagged!. Dialga's anime debut was in The Battle Finale of Legend!, in the conclusion of Team Galactic's plot at Mt. Coronet.

Dialga also makes a cameo in the Together and Diamond and Pearl openings.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A Dialga summoned by Cyrus in Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, two Dialga have been seen, one that Cyrus tried to take control of on the Spear Pillar using the Red Chain, and another that was destroyed before materializing in the Sinjoh Ruins.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In Pokémon DP Adventure!, Hareta and Mitsumi set out on a journey with the intention of finding the god-like Pokémon, Dialga. Oddly, Palkia does not receive a mention until the fifth volume.

Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga

In the twelfth movie manga adaption, Dialga, along with the members of its trio, was summoned by Sheena to help Ash and his friends. Dialga, Palkia, Giratina battle Arceus and it soon puts Sheena and the others in the past to uncover the betrayal Sheena's ancestor made.

In the TCG

Main article: Dialga (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Dialga on Spear Pillar

Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, 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.

Game data

NPC appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Dialga appears in the main storyline, but mostly as Primal Dialga (Japanese: やみのディアルガ Dark 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 best Primal Dialga in battle, who has almost completely turned Primal, 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 that the player wants a rematch. Once defeated, Dialga joins the player's team.
• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Dialga appears as a bonus boss during one of the Ranger Net extra missions. Dialga was injured from a battle with Palkia 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.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV 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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black ディアルガの　しんぞうが　うごくと　じかんは　ながれていくと　されている　シンオウの　でんせつ　ポケモン。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl One Spear Pillar (Diamond only) Platinum One Spear Pillar HeartGold SoulSilver One Sinjoh Ruins (requires event Arceus) Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Temporal Tower (summit)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle (during mission)
Pokémon Rumble	Ticket for releasing Lucario, Bastiodon, Magnezone, Dragonite and Garchomp

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start DragonBreath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 00Start Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 066 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 1010 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 1515 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 1919 Power Gem Rock Special 07070 100100% 20 2424 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10 2828 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 3333 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 3737 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 09090 ——% 20 4242 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15 4646 Roar of Time Dragon Special 150150 09090% 5 5050 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10

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/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echo Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	06060	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dialga in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Dialga in that game. 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90%	5
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Dialga can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Dialga cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: I
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dragon  Poké Assist: ( Dragon ) Field move: None Browser entry   It controls time and blasts a powerful beam from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Steel  ( Steel ) Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It causes powerful waves. Watch out when it starts to charge its power.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Dialga  Steel  Dragon

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Dialga images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Dialga, as well as Blastoise, Ho-Oh (as of the release of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver) and Palkia, shares the first letter of its name with the game it is the mascot of: Diamond.
• No other Pokémon shares the same type combination as Dialga.
  • Dialga is the only Template:Type2 Pokémon that doesn't take super-effective damage when hit by Dragon-type moves, due to the Template:Type2's resistance to them.
• Dialga is the tallest Generation IV Pokémon and the third heaviest Pokémon.
• Dialga has the highest Special Attack of all Steel-type Pokémon.
• Dialga is tied with Giratina's Altered Forme and Zekrom for the highest Base Defense of all Template:Type2 Pokémon, and is tied with Rayquaza and Palkia for highest Special Attack of all Template:Type2 Pokémon.
• Dialga, along with Palkia and Phione, has the second highest catch rate out of all the legendary Pokémon, with a catch rate of 30, only topped by Mew, Celebi, Shaymin, Reshiram, and Zekrom, with catch rates of 45.
• Dialga and Palkia are the first legendary Pokémon to be seen at a level that is not divisible by 5, appearing at level 47 in Diamond and Pearl respectively.
• The spikes on the Dialga's back, at a certain point of view, look similar to a time gear. In the anime, when Dialga uses Roar of Time, the spine extends and the five spikes become thinner and more pronounced.
• Dialga is the second Pokémon in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series to feature an alternate coloration that is not its shiny coloration, the first being Kecleon.
• Dialga is the first legendary Pokémon to have a role in three different movies.
• According to Junichi Masuda's blog, the Spanish translation team suggested to change the name Dialga because of its similarity to the word alga, seaweed.
• Dialga is the tallest Pokémon that has a footprint.

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 sauropod dinosaurs. Its type is Steel possibly due to the hardness of diamonds.

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. Its name could also be a reference to a sun dial, which is used to tell the time, or a dial found on a clock. However, the Greek root "dia" can be translated to the word through, and one can refer to Dialga as going "through" time. Dia could also come from the Spanish word "Dia" meaning day, a unit of time.

In other languages

• German: Dialga
• French: Dialga
• Korean: 디아루가 Dialuga
• Chinese (Taiwan): 帝牙盧卡 Dì Yá Lú Kǎ - Transliteration of its Japanese name.

Related articles

• Dialga (anime)
• Primal Dialga

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation VI

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Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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