Dialga (Pokémon)

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Missingno. けつばん Ketsuban #???
Art by Ken Sugimori from Red and Green
Type Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Glitch Pokémon
Ability ----- ----- Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 Unknown
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 0'0" Imperial 0.0 m Metric 0'0"/0.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 0.0 lbs. Imperial 0.0 kg Metric 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Unknown	Catch rate Unknown
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 0 Battle Exp.: 1*
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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 dinosaur-like, similar to Palkia, though it seems to be based off of a sauropod. 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 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 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 learns Roar of Time (apart from an event Darkrai, event Arceus, and Smeargle).

Behavior

Being that Dialga, like Palkia, primarily resides in a different dimension, its behavior is nearly impossible to study. However, it has been observed in violent conflicts with Palkia.

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. It is close to the dimension in which Palkia lives.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Dialga and Palkia under the control of Cyrus

Dialga appeared in all three of the Diamond and Pearl 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. The battle between these ancient titans woke Arceus.

Dialga's anime debut was in DP152, in the conclusion of Team Galactic's plot at Mt. Coronet. A statue of Dialga had previously appeared in A Secret Sphere of Influence!, Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.

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

In the manga

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.

In the Movie 12 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 of 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

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• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: Dialga appears in the main storyline, but mostly as Primal Dialga (Japanese: やみのディアルガ Darkness 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 Tower, soon to collapse, they have to battle Dialga, having almost turned Primal, to put some sense into it and restore the Tower. After this, Dialga is so grateful that it revives the player (who was erased from existence).
• 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.

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 じかんの　ながれを　じざいに　あやつることで　かこや　みらいへ　いどうすることが　できるのだ。 SoulSilver じかんの　ながれを　じざいに　あやつることで　かこや　みらいへ　いどうすることが　できるのだ。
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} 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 Shinto 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.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed 3/1 ★★★	Power 5/1 ★★★★★
Skill 5/1 ★★★★★	Stamina 5/1 ★★★★★
Jump 5/1 ★★★★★	Total 23/5 ★★★★

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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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, like Palkia, shares the first letter of its name with the game it is the mascot of: Diamond.
• Dialga and Palkia's US names were officially revealed on January 20, 2007.
• No other Pokémon shares the same type combination as Dialga.
• Dialga has eleven resistances and one immunity, making it one of the most resistant Pokémon, second only to Magnemite and its two evolutions, although the aforementioned has more weaknesses as well. It is also tied in resistances and immunity with Mawile, Registeel and Empoleon.
• 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 second Pokémon to have the ability to manipulate time, the first being Celebi. However, Celebi can only travel through time; it cannot control time as Dialga can.
• Despite possessing the ability to fly on its own, it is not able to learn the move Fly through HM02 or any other means. Dialga does not even have the ability Levitate and thus remains susceptible to Ground-type moves.
• Despite Steel being its primary type, it only learns three Steel-type moves during level up.
• Dialga is the tallest Generation IV Pokémon.
• Dialga is the third heaviest Pokémon of all.
• Dialga has the highest Special Attack of all Steel-type Pokémon.
• The crystal in Dialga's chest resembles a Prism Sphere.
• 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, and Shaymin 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.
• Despite being genderless in the main series games, Dialga is referred to as a male in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2.
• In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2, Dialga, along with Palkia, the legendary golems, the Magnemite family, and Regigigas, all speak in capital letters, unlike the other Pokémon in the game.
• 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.
• Since the same Dialga from the previous movies was in the twelfth movie, Dialga is the first legendary Pokémon to have three major roles in the movies.

Origin

Dialga is based on Amphicoelias, a genus of Late Jurassic dinosaur thought to contain the largest ever dinosaur species, A. fragillimus.

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.

In other languages

• German: Dialga
• French: Dialga
• Korean: 디아루가 Dialuga

Related articles

• Dialga (anime)
• Primal Dialga

Notes

Legendary Pokémon

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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