How to Get Dialga and Learnset

Dialga in Other Pokemon Games
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Dialga is a Pokemon available in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn about how to get Dialga at the Spear Pillar, best Pokemon to use and recommended natures, its full learnset with all learnable moves, and whether Dialga evolves. Read on for more information on its abilities, type advantages, and more.

Sinnoh Dex
Azelf (#148)	Dialga (#149)	Palkia (#150)
National Dex
Azelf (#482)	Dialga (#483)	Palkia (#484)

How to Get Dialga and Location

Catch at Spear Pillar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond

If you have Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Dialga can be encountered at the Spear Pillar after defeating Team Galactic at the summit and saving it from the Red Chain and Cyrus' control.

Steps to encounter Dialga
1	Defeat Team Galactic members on your way to Spear Pillar.
2	Battle Commander Mars and Jupiter with your rival and defeat them.
3	Dialga will be set free from the Red Chain's control. Battle and defeat Cyrus. You rival will heal your Pokemon before battling him.
4	After defeating Cyrus, Dialga will go out of control. Interact with it to start the battle. Brings its HP down to red and use Ultra Balls to catch it, or use a Master Ball if you want.

If you are playing Pokemon Shining Pearl, you will need to trade with someone as Dialga is unobtainable in Pokemon Shining Pearl.

How to Catch and Best Pokemon to Use

Dialga Encounter in Spear Pillar
Dialga	Lv.: 47	Ability: Pressure
	Moveset
	Ancient Power Slash Flash Cannon Roar of Time

It would be best to bring a defensive Pokemon who can take Dialga's hits as you attempt to catch it. Partner this with enough healing items and you shouldn't run into any major issues.

Best Catcher Pokemon

Best Catcher Pokemon
Bronzong		Quagsire
Recommended Lv. 50+	Item: Leftovers	Recommended Lv. 50+	Item: Leftovers
Recommended Moves:		Recommended Moves:
Hypnosis		Yawn

When facing Dialga, we recommend using Bronzong with Hypnosis or Quagsire with Yawn. This equips you with a bulky Pokemon with access to a status-inflicting move to improve catch rates.

Bronzong is a good choice since you can catch one as you progress through Mt. Coronet. Its Steel-typing makes it resist any move Dialga can throw at it. It can also learn support moves like Hypnosis that make catching Dialga easier.

Best Balls to Use

In case a Quick Ball on turn 1 did not succeed, the Ultra Ball is a reliable go-to ball to use instead. If you are facing Dialga at night, Dusk Balls become the better option.

If about a dozen turns have passed, you may also rely on the Timer Ball for higher success rates of capture.

Best Pokemon For Catching

How to See Dialga in Shining Pearl

Pokemon Shining Pearl players can still add Dialga to their Pokedex by speaking to Cynthia's Grandmother in Celestic Town. She will show you an image of Dialga after you beat Cyrus at Spear Pillar. This will be enough to add it to your Pokedex.

How to Unlock the National Dex

Transfer From Pokemon Legends: Arceus via Pokemon HOME

Dialga is also obtainable in Pokemon Legends: Arceus during the course of its story.

If you are missing a legendary Pokemon, especially those that are time-limited, we suggest transferring the Pokemon from Legends: Arceus via Pokemon HOME!

Pokemon HOME Guide (Update 2.0)

Is Dialga Shiny Locked?

Dialga is not shiny locked in Brilliant Diamond, so make sure to save before engaging it in battle to soft reset the encounter!

You can try catching a shiny Dialga at Spear Pillar by soft resetting. Soft resetting for a shiny may take several resets, so make sure you're ready with the right Pokemon and a healthy stock of Poke Balls for the battle.

Shiny Hunting Guide

Best Natures for Dialga

Best Natures
Modest (+Sp.Atk, -Atk)	Calm (+Sp.Def, -Atk)

Dialga's natural bulk and great dual-typing make it a great choice for bulky special attacker. This makes Modest a great nature as you can invest HP and Defensive EVs while also boosting Dialga's high Special Attack.

Alternatively, Calm is another good nature if you want to train Dialga into a more defensive-oriented support Pokemon.

How to Train and Breed Pokemon

Dialga Type and Abilities

Dialga - Type and Basic Info

Dialga Temporal Pokémon
Type 1	Type 2
Hatch Steps	Weight
-	1505.8 lbs.

Dialga Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage	-
Takes 2x damage
Takes 0.5x damage
Takes 1/4x damage
Takes 0x damage

Dialga Abilities

Name	Description
Pressure	The Pokemon raises the foe's PP usage.

Dialga Hidden Ability

Name	Description
Telepathy	Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it.

Dialga Egg Group

Egg Groups
Undiscovered

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
HP EVs	Attack EVs	Defense EVs	SpAtk EVs	SpDef EVs	Speed EVs
0	0	0	3	0	0

Held Item on Wild Encounter

No held item on wild encounter.

Dialga Base Stats

HP	100
Atk	120
Def	120
Sp. Atk	150
Sp. Def	100
Speed	90
Total Base Stats	680

Dialga Evolution Chart

Evolution Line
Dialga
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Dialga Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Base	Scary Face		-	100	10
Base	Metal Claw		50	95	35
8	Dragon Breath		60	100	20
16	Ancient Power		60	100	5
24	Slash		70	100	20
32	Flash Cannon		80	100	10
40	Roar of Time		150	90	5
48	Dragon Claw		80	100	15
56	Aura Sphere		80	-	20
64	Power Gem		80	100	20
72	Metal Burst		-	100	10
80	Earth Power		90	100	10
88	Iron Tail		100	75	15

Learnset by TM

No.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
2	Dragon Claw		80	100	15
5	Roar		-	-	20
8	Bulk Up		-	-	20
11	Sunny Day		-	-	5
13	Ice Beam		90	100	10
14	Blizzard		110	70	5
15	Hyper Beam		150	90	5
17	Protect		-	-	10
18	Rain Dance		-	-	5
20	Safeguard		-	-	25
23	Iron Tail		100	75	15
24	Thunderbolt		90	100	15
25	Thunder		110	70	10
26	Earthquake		100	100	10
31	Brick Break		75	100	15
32	Double Team		-	-	15
34	Shock Wave		60	-	20
35	Flamethrower		90	100	15
37	Sandstorm		-	-	10
38	Fire Blast		110	85	5
39	Rock Tomb		60	95	15
40	Aerial Ace		60	-	20
42	Facade		70	100	20
44	Rest		-	-	10
50	Overheat		130	90	5
58	Endure		-	-	10
59	Dragon Pulse		85	100	10
65	Shadow Claw		70	100	15
68	Giga Impact		150	90	5
70	Flash		-	100	20
71	Stone Edge		100	80	5
73	Thunder Wave		-	90	20
76	Stealth Rock		-	-	20
77	Psych Up		-	-	10
80	Rock Slide		75	90	10
82	Sleep Talk		-	-	10
83	Bulldoze		60	100	20
87	Swagger		-	85	15
90	Substitute		-	-	10
91	Flash Cannon		80	100	10
92	Trick Room		-	-	5
93	Cut		50	95	30
96	Strength		80	100	15
98	Rock Smash		40	100	15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Draco Meteor		130	90	5

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Dialga Pokedex Number

Sinnoh Dex
Azelf (#148)	Dialga (#149)	Palkia (#150)
National Dex
Azelf (#482)	Dialga (#483)	Palkia (#484)

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