Dialga and Palkia are two legendary Pokemon and the final bosses of the main story in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for strategies on how to beat them, which clan you should choose to fight each one, and the best Pokemon to bring to the battle.

How to Beat Dialga and Palkia Origin Form

Steps to Beating the Final Boss
Avoid Facing the Pokemon Dodge Meteor Attacks to the Sides Roll Towards the Shockwave Attacks Find an Opening and Throw Balms

Avoid Facing the Pokemon

Avoid facing Dialga or Palkia head-on as it will perform a teleporting lunge attack that leaves little room for you to dodge.

At the start of the battle, move to the side of the Pokemon before throwing Space Balms or Time Balms.

Dodge Meteor Attacks to the Sides

When Dialga or Palkia starts to open its mouth, it will start to summon meteors that will strike at a certain area. Avoid the red circles on the ground by dodging to the sides.

The red circles will form purple flames around it, making the area inaccessible for a certain amount of time.

Roll Towards the Shockwave Attacks

After Dialga or Palkia finishes summoning the meteors, it will start unleashing shockwave attacks similar to the Frenzied Noble Hisuian Lilligant's attack.

Roll towards the shockwaves once it's about to hit the player. The boss will perform this attack at least three times before stopping.

Find an Opening and Throw Balms

After understanding the attack patterns of either Dialga or Palkia, be sure to throw Time Balms or Space Balms for every opening you get to deplete its Frenzy Gauge. Continue carefully timing your dodges to prevent blacking out while you're at!

How to Get Dialga and Palkia

Obtained in the Main Story

Hisui Region Clans
Diamond Clan	Pearl Clan

Earlier in the game, you'll get a choice between the two clans of the Region: the Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan. Your choice between the two clans will dictate which Pokemon you'll be facing as the Final Boss.

Dialga and Palkia - Clan to Choose

Choosing Diamond Clan	Choosing Pearl Clan
Dialga	Palkia

By choosing the Diamond Clan, you will fight alongside Dialga and face both the Origin and Standard Form of Palkia, the legendary Water and Dragon type Pokemon.

On the other hand, by choosing the Pearl Clan, you will fight alongside Palkia and face both the Origin and Standard Form of Dialga, a legendary Steel and Dragon type Pokemon.

Should You Choose Adaman or Irida? Diamond or Pearl Clan Choice

Can You Rematch Palkia or Dialga?

After beating Arceus in the main story, returning to the Temple of Sinnoh will allow you to rematch either Palkia and Dialga regardless of which side you chose in the Disaster Looming Mission. Both Palkia and Dialga will be in their Origin Formes and will both be at level 85 for the rematch.

Additionally, you can also choose to rematch Arceus who will be at level 100.
How to Beat Arceus

Palkia or Dialga Rematch Rewards

Successfully defeating Palkia and Dialga will reward you with 5 Exp Candy M. Completing this without taking damage will reward you with 3 Grit Pebbles.

Winning or losing the rematch places you nearby, allowing you to rematch the Pokemon as often as you like.

Dialga - Basic Info and Type

Dialga - Basic Info

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Origin

Dialga Temporal Pokemon
Type
Height	17' 09"	Weight	1505.8 lbs
Pokedex Entry	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.

Dialga (Origin Forme) Temporal Pokemon
Type
Height	23' 00"	Weight	1873.9 lbs
Pokedex Entry	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.

Dialga - Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Dialga

Palkia - Basic Info and Type

Palkia - Basic Info

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Origin

Palkia Spatial Pokemon
Type
Height	13' 09"	Weight	740.8 lbs
Pokedex Entry	This Pokémon is feared as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Palkia was what caused the walls of our world to disappear, creating a sky that spans for infinity.

Palkia (Origin Forme) Spatial Pokemon
Type
Height	20' 08"	Weight	1455.1 lbs
Pokedex Entry	This Pokémon is feared as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Palkia was what caused the walls of our world to disappear, creating a sky that spans for infinity.

Palkia - Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Palkia

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

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All Boss Battles (Frenzied Nobles)