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Dialga (Pokémon)

2014-09-23T20:11:51Z

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Dialga | type=steel | type2=dragon | prevnum=482 | nextnum=484 | prev=Azelf | next=Palkia }}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
name=Dialga |
jname=ディアルガ |
jtranslit=Diaruga |
tmname=Dialga |
species=Temporal |
ndex=483 |
sdex=149 |
abrow=SP |
obrow=S-004 |
typebox=1 |
type1=Steel |
type2=Dragon |
height-ftin=17'09" |
height-m=5.4 |
weight-lbs=1505.8 |
weight-kg=683.0 |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Pressure |
abilityd=Telepathy |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
eggcycles=121 |
evtotal=3 |
evsa=3 |
expyield=306 |
oldexp=220 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255 |
color=White |
catchrate=30 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=dialga |
generation=4 |
friendship=0 |
}}
'''Dialga''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ディアルガ''' ''Dialga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

Dialga is the version mascot of {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond|s}}, appearing on the boxart.

Along with {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}, it is a member of the [[creation trio]] of [[Sinnoh]], representing time.

==Biology==
Dialga is a dark blue {{wp|sauropod}}-like Pokémon 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 fin-like structure on its back and a crest on its head, resembling a 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. The wing-like structure on its back can be used to focus the flow of time, as seen in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]].

Dialga can warp time by either speeding it up, slowing it down, or stopping it altogether. As Dialga primarily resides in a different dimension, its behavior is nearly impossible to study. It has been shown to be very protective of its home. It also tends to have violent conflicts with its counterpart, {{p|Palkia}}. Dialga is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Roar of Time}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Dialga anime movie 12.png|right|thumb|250px|Dialga in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Dialga (movie)]]====
{{mov|Dialga}} appeared in the first three {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} [[Pokémon movie]]s. It was first shown in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it fought with {{mov|Palkia}} and {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} in a battle that nearly destroyed [[Alamos Town]]. The same Dialga appeared in ''[[M11|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 {{mov|Giratina}}. The Renegade Pokémon had been angered by Dialga and Palkia's fight in the previous movie. Dialga's final movie appearance was in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It was shown for the first time with both the other members of its [[creation trio|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 {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}, and sent Sheena, {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} back in time to fix Arceus's betrayal.

====Other====
Dialga had a major appearance in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', in the conclusion of [[Team Galactic]]'s plot at [[Mt. Coronet]]. It is unknown if this is the same Dialga as that in the movies.

===Minor appearances===
Dialga made its debut in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'' in a fantasy.

[[Primal Dialga|An evil Dialga]] made two brief appearances in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' as the protector of the Time Gear.

Dialga made a brief appearance in {{MTR}}'s fantasy in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Dialga Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Dialga in Pokémon Adventures]]
Dialga, along with Palkia, was summoned by [[Cyrus]] in order to create a new world. With the combined efforts of {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}}, the two Pokémon were stopped. The same Dialga would later appear in the {{chap|Platinum|Platinum}} and {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver|HeartGold & SoulSilver chapters}}

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] set out on a journey with the intention of finding the god-like Pokémon, Dialga. In ''[[DPA20|The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' [[Cyrus]] successfully controlled Dialga after he gained control of the Red Chain. When Hareta tried to snap Dialga out of Cyrus's control, it was able to flee from Cyrus.

===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===
In the [[Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|twelfth movie manga adaption]], Dialga, along with the members of its trio, was summoned by [[Sheena]] to help Ash and his friends. Dialga, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|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|Dialga (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
[[Image:SSBBSpearPillarDialga.png|right|thumb|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}}]]
Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], 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 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 Diamond's mascot."''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of 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 partial 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 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 {{Ra|Wendy}} back in time to before the events of the game started by using {{m|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===
{{Dex
|type=steel
|type2=dragon
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It has the power to control time. It appears in [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh-region myths]] as an ancient deity.
|pearldex=A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
|platinumdex=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
|hgssdex=This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.
|bwdex=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
|b2w2dex=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
|xdex=A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
|ydex=It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Diamond|area=[[Spear Pillar]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Spear Pillar]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] (requires {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Arceus}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Pokémon Dream Radar]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Poké Transporter]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|md2=[[Temporal Tower]] (summit)
|ranger2=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission)
|rumble=Ticket for releasing {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}
|rumble2=Cave: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
|conquest=[[Dragnor]] (special, first month) Any kingdom with a Sky Garden (special, subsequent months)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=steel|type2=dragon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|United States|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 19 to September 8, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|German|Europe|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Dialga|Korean|South Korea|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=steel|type2=dragon
|hgss1=Adamant Orb|hgss1type=Legendary artifacts|hgss1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=steel |
type2=dragon |
HP= 100 |
Attack= 120 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk= 150 |
SpDef= 100 |
Speed= 90 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=steel|
type2=dragon|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 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}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|24|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Dialga|steel|dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Dialga|steel|dragon|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=steel |
type2=dragon |
ndex=483 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=100 |
iq=I |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dragon |
assist2=Dragon |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It controls time and blasts a {{m|Hyper Beam|powerful beam}} from its mouth. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Steel |
assist3=Steel |
field3=None |
field3power=- |
browser3= It causes powerful waves. Watch out when it starts to {{m|Roar of Time|charge its power.}} |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=5|
rumbledefense=5|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=5|
rumble2defense=5|
rumble2speed=3|
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=5 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=5 |
ConquestHP=4 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Roar of Time}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Tenacity}} |
ConquestAbility2= |
ConquestAbility3= |
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |
ConquestLink='''[[Tadakatsu]]'''
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=483
|name1=Dialga
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Dragon
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|483|Dialga}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon shares the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Dialga.
* Dialga is the tallest [[Generation IV]] Pokémon.
* Dialga is tied with Blade Forme {{p|Aegislash}} for the highest {{Stat|Special Attack}} base stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Dialga, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} are the only legendary Pokémon to be met at a level that is not divisible by 5, Dialga appearing at level 47 in Diamond, Palkia appearing at level 47 in Pearl, and Giratina appearing at level 47 in the Distortion World encounter in Platinum.
* The spikes on the Dialga's back, at a certain point of view, look similar to a [[Time Gears|time gear]]. In the anime, when Dialga uses {{m|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 {{Shiny|alternate coloration}} that is [[Primal Dialga|not its Shiny coloration]], the first being {{p|Kecleon}}.
* Although Dialga is genderless in the main games, it is referred to as a male in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]].
* 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 changing the name Dialga because of its similarity to the word ''alga'', seaweed.
* Dialga has the highest base stat total of all Steel-type Pokémon.
* Excluding [[Mega Pokémon]], Dialga is the only {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon that is not weak to Dragon-type moves.
** Dialga is also the only Dragon-type that does not receive Super Effective damage from any of Dragon's weaknesses.

===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}}''. Its type is {{t|Steel}} possibly due to the hardness of {{wp|diamonds}}, 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 a alloy from iron and carbon. Its turquoise pattern on its body is vaguely reminiscent to clock hands, interestingly, the ends of the "clock hands" are diamond-shaped.

====Name origin====
Dialga is derived from ''diamond''. ''Ga'' may be a corruption of ''gon'' from ''dragon''. It may also involve ''dia'' (Spanish for ''day'', referring to a unit of time) or ''dial'' (as in ''{{wp|sundial}}'', an instrument used to tell time using shadows on a clock face).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=steel|type2=dragon
|ja=ディアルガ ''Dialga''|jameaning=Derived from ダイヤモンド ''diamond''. ''Ga'' may be a corruption of ''gon'' from ''dragon''. May also involve ''dia'' (Spanish for day, referring to a unit of time) or ''dial'' (as in sundial, an instrument used to tell time using shadows on a clock face).
|de=Dialga|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Dialga|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Dialga|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Dialga|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=디아루가 ''Dialuga''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=帝牙盧卡 / 帝牙卢卡 ''Dìyálúkǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=帝牙盧卡 ''Daingàhlòuhkā''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as Mandarin name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Dialga (movie)]]
* [[Primal Dialga]]
* [[Creation trio]]


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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Dialga | type=steel | type2=dragon | prevnum=482 | nextnum=484 | prev=Azelf | next=Palkia }}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
name=Dialga |
jname=ディアルガ |
jtranslit=Diaruga |
tmname=Dialga |
species=Temporal |
ndex=483 |
sdex=149 |
abrow=SP |
obrow=S-004 |
typebox=1 |
type1=Steel |
type2=Dragon |
height-ftin=17'09" |
height-m=5.4 |
weight-lbs=1505.8 |
weight-kg=683.0 |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Pressure |
abilityd=Telepathy |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
eggcycles=121 |
evtotal=3 |
evsa=3 |
expyield=306 |
oldexp=220 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255 |
color=White |
catchrate=30 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=dialga |
generation=4 |
friendship=0 |
}}
'''Dialga''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ディアルガ''' ''Dialga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

Dialga is the version mascot of {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond|s}}, appearing on the boxart.

Along with {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}, it is a member of the [[creation trio]] of [[Sinnoh]], representing time.

==Biology==
Dialga is a dark blue {{wp|sauropod}}-like Pokémon 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 fin-like structure on its back and a crest on its head, resembling a 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. The wing-like structure on its back can be used to focus the flow of time, as seen in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]].

Dialga can warp time by either speeding it up, slowing it down, or stopping it altogether. As Dialga primarily resides in a different dimension, its behavior is nearly impossible to study. It has been shown to be very protective of its home. It also tends to have violent conflicts with its counterpart, {{p|Palkia}}. Dialga is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Roar of Time}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Dialga anime movie 12.png|right|thumb|250px|Dialga in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Dialga (movie)]]====
{{mov|Dialga}} appeared in the first three {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} [[Pokémon movie]]s. It was first shown in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it fought with {{mov|Palkia}} and {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} in a battle that nearly destroyed [[Alamos Town]]. The same Dialga appeared in ''[[M11|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 {{mov|Giratina}}. The Renegade Pokémon had been angered by Dialga and Palkia's fight in the previous movie. Dialga's final movie appearance was in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It was shown for the first time with both the other members of its [[creation trio|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 {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}, and sent Sheena, {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} back in time to fix Arceus's betrayal.

====Other====
Dialga had a major appearance in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', in the conclusion of [[Team Galactic]]'s plot at [[Mt. Coronet]]. It is unknown if this is the same Dialga as that in the movies.

===Minor appearances===
Dialga made its debut in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'' in a fantasy.

[[Primal Dialga|An evil Dialga]] made two brief appearances in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' as the protector of the Time Gear.

Dialga made a brief appearance in {{MTR}}'s fantasy in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Dialga Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Dialga in Pokémon Adventures]]
Dialga, along with Palkia, was summoned by [[Cyrus]] in order to create a new world. With the combined efforts of {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}}, the two Pokémon were stopped. The same Dialga would later appear in the {{chap|Platinum|Platinum}} and {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver|HeartGold & SoulSilver chapters}}

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] set out on a journey with the intention of finding the god-like Pokémon, Dialga. In ''[[DPA20|The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' [[Cyrus]] successfully controlled Dialga after he gained control of the Red Chain. When Hareta tried to snap Dialga out of Cyrus's control, it was able to flee from Cyrus.

===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===
In the [[Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|twelfth movie manga adaption]], Dialga, along with the members of its trio, was summoned by [[Sheena]] to help Ash and his friends. Dialga, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|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|Dialga (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
[[Image:SSBBSpearPillarDialga.png|right|thumb|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}}]]
Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], 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 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 Diamond's mascot."''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of 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 partial 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 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 {{Ra|Wendy}} back in time to before the events of the game started by using {{m|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===
{{Dex
|type=steel
|type2=dragon
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It has the power to control time. It appears in [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh-region myths]] as an ancient deity.
|pearldex=A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
|platinumdex=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
|hgssdex=This Pokémon completely controls the flow of time. It uses its power to travel at will through the past and future.
|bwdex=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
|b2w2dex=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.
|xdex=A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.
|ydex=It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=steel|type2=dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Diamond|area=[[Spear Pillar]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Spear Pillar]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] (requires {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Arceus}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Pokémon Dream Radar]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Poké Transporter]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|md2=[[Temporal Tower]] (summit)
|ranger2=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission)
|rumble=Ticket for releasing {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}
|rumble2=Cave: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
|conquest=[[Dragnor]] (special, first month) Any kingdom with a Sky Garden (special, subsequent months)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=steel|type2=dragon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|United States|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 19 to September 8, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|German|Europe|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Dialga|Korean|South Korea|100[[File:ShinyVStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dialga}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=steel|type2=dragon
|hgss1=Adamant Orb|hgss1type=Legendary artifacts|hgss1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=steel |
type2=dragon |
HP= 100 |
Attack= 120 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk= 150 |
SpDef= 100 |
Speed= 90 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=steel|
type2=dragon|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 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}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|24|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Dialga|steel|dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Dialga|steel|dragon|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=steel |
type2=dragon |
ndex=483 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=100 |
iq=I |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dragon |
assist2=Dragon |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It controls time and blasts a {{m|Hyper Beam|powerful beam}} from its mouth. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Steel |
assist3=Steel |
field3=None |
field3power=- |
browser3= It causes powerful waves. Watch out when it starts to {{m|Roar of Time|charge its power.}} |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=5|
rumbledefense=5|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=5|
rumble2defense=5|
rumble2speed=3|
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=5 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=5 |
ConquestHP=4 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Roar of Time}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Tenacity}} |
ConquestAbility2= |
ConquestAbility3= |
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |
ConquestLink='''[[Tadakatsu]]'''
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=483
|name1=Dialga
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Dragon
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|483|Dialga}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon shares the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Dialga.
* Dialga is the tallest [[Generation IV]] Pokémon.
* Dialga is tied with Blade Forme {{p|Aegislash}} for the highest {{Stat|Special Attack}} base stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Dialga, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} are the only legendary Pokémon to be met at a level that is not divisible by 5, Dialga appearing at level 47 in Diamond, Palkia appearing at level 47 in Pearl, and Giratina appearing at level 47 in the Distortion World encounter in Platinum.
* The spikes on the Dialga's back, at a certain point of view, look similar to a [[Time Gears|time gear]]. In the anime, when Dialga uses {{m|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 {{Shiny|alternate coloration}} that is [[Primal Dialga|not its Shiny coloration]], the first being {{p|Kecleon}}.
* Although Dialga is genderless in the main games, it is referred to as a male in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]].
* 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 changing the name Dialga because of its similarity to the word ''alga'', seaweed.
* Dialga has the highest base stat total of all Steel-type Pokémon.
* Excluding [[Mega Pokémon]], Dialga is the only {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon that is not weak to Dragon-type moves.
**Dialga is also the only Dragon Pokémon able to resist all of Dragon's weaknesses.

===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}}''. Its type is {{t|Steel}} possibly due to the hardness of {{wp|diamonds}}, 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 a alloy from iron and carbon. Its turquoise pattern on its body is vaguely reminiscent to clock hands, interestingly, the ends of the "clock hands" are diamond-shaped.

====Name origin====
Dialga is derived from ''diamond''. ''Ga'' may be a corruption of ''gon'' from ''dragon''. It may also involve ''dia'' (Spanish for ''day'', referring to a unit of time) or ''dial'' (as in ''{{wp|sundial}}'', an instrument used to tell time using shadows on a clock face).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=steel|type2=dragon
|ja=ディアルガ ''Dialga''|jameaning=Derived from ダイヤモンド ''diamond''. ''Ga'' may be a corruption of ''gon'' from ''dragon''. May also involve ''dia'' (Spanish for day, referring to a unit of time) or ''dial'' (as in sundial, an instrument used to tell time using shadows on a clock face).
|de=Dialga|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Dialga|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Dialga|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Dialga|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=디아루가 ''Dialuga''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=帝牙盧卡 / 帝牙卢卡 ''Dìyálúkǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=帝牙盧卡 ''Daingàhlòuhkā''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as Mandarin name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Dialga (movie)]]
* [[Primal Dialga]]
* [[Creation trio]]


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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Psychic type''' (Japanese: '''エスパータイプ''' ''Esper type'') is one of the seventeen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Psychic-type Pokémon are [[Sabrina]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Will]] of the [[Johto]] [[Elite Four]], [[Tate and Liza]] of [[Mossdeep City]], [[Lucian]] of the [[Sinnoh]] Elite Four, and [[Caitlin]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Psychic-type moves were special.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=psychic|
HP=68.43 |
Attack=65.54 |
Defense=71.68 |
SpAtk=88.58 |
SpDef=83.14 |
Speed=72.22 |
Total=449.60 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=psychic|
HP=77.72 |
Attack=80.09 |
Defense=82.96 |
SpAtk=101.19 |
SpDef=94.77 |
Speed=85.13 |
Total=521.85 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Psychic
|weakto1=Bug
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Psychic
|unaffected1=Ghost
|weaken1=Fighting
|weaken2=Poison
|resisted1=Psychic
}}

===Generation II-onward===
{{typebattle
|type=Psychic
|weakto1=Bug
|weakto2=Dark
|weakto3=Ghost
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Psychic
|weaken1=Fighting
|weaken2=Poison
|resisted1=Psychic
|resisted2=Steel
|noeffect1=Dark
}}

==Characteristics==

===Offense===
Psychic-type Pokémon have been fairly popular since [[Generation I]]. Offensively speaking, they often have great Special Attack meaning they can deal damage quickly using STAB moves. Furthermore, Psychic-type Pokémon can often learn moves of other elemental types, to deal with a multitude of types, especially their weaknesses of Dark, Ghost, and Bug. As a special sweeper, they are one of the best types in the game as a Psychic Pokémon's speed is also typically quite high. The greatest disadvantage is that Psychic cannot affect Dark. However their immunity to Psychic can now be rendered useless with {{m|Miracle Eye}}, as well as the fact that most Psychic-types can now learn {{m|Signal Beam}} and/or {{m|Focus Blast}}.

===Defense===
Their defensive capabilities are often weak, however, in spite of some Psychic-types featuring moves such as {{m|Recover}} ({{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Starmie}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Beheeyem}}, and {{p|Reuniclus}}). Psychic-types often have excellent Special Defense, but very low Defense and HP. Because of this, they can often only survive Special-based hits, and can easily be defeated by one or two high-powered moves from a Pokémon with an average or above-average Attack stat. Psychic Pokémon also often fall to a single {{m|Crunch}} due to the high Attack of many Dark-type Pokémon. There are exceptions to this, such as {{p|Bronzong}} or {{p|Metagross}}, who have high defense due to their second type, {{t|Steel}}, and their lack of weakness to Dark-type moves.

===Contest Properties===

When used in contests, Psychic-type moves typically become [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding [[Tough Contest|Tough]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are {{tt|67|69, including Darmanitan and Meloetta forms}} Psychic-type Pokémon or {{tt|10.32%|10.63%, including Darmanitan and Meloetta forms}} of all Pokémon, making it the fifth most common elemental type.

===Pure Psychic-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{psychic color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|063
|{{MSP|063|Abra}}
|{{p|Abra}}
|-
|064
|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}
|{{p|Kadabra}}
|-
|065
|{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}
|{{p|Alakazam}}
|-
|096
|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}
|{{p|Drowzee}}
|-
|097
|{{MSP|097|Hypno}}
|{{p|Hypno}}
|-
|122
|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}
|{{p|Mr. Mime}}
|-
|150
|{{MSP|150|Mewtwo}}
|{{p|Mewtwo}}
|-
|151
|{{MSP|151|Mew}}
|{{p|Mew}}
|-
|196
|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}
|{{p|Espeon}}
|-
|201
|{{MSP|201|Unown}}
|{{p|Unown}}
|-
|202
|{{MSP|202|Wobbuffet}}
|{{p|Wobbuffet}}
|-
|280
|{{MSP|280|Ralts}}
|{{p|Ralts}}
|-
|281
|{{MSP|281|Kirlia}}
|{{p|Kirlia}}
|-
|282
|{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}
|{{p|Gardevoir}}
|-
|325
|{{MSP|325|Spoink}}
|{{p|Spoink}}
|-
|326
|{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}
|{{p|Grumpig}}
|-
|358
|{{MSP|358|Chimecho}}
|{{p|Chimecho}}
|-
|360
|{{MSP|360|Wynaut}}
|{{p|Wynaut}}
|-
|386
|{{MSP|386|Deoxys}}
|{{p|Deoxys}}
|-
|433
|{{MSP|433|Chingling}}
|{{p|Chingling}}
|-
|439
|{{MSP|439|Mime Jr.}}
|{{p|Mime Jr.}}
|-
|480
|{{MSP|480|Uxie}}
|{{p|Uxie}}
|-
|481
|{{MSP|481|Mesprit}}
|{{p|Mesprit}}
|-
|482
|{{MSP|482|Azelf}}
|{{p|Azelf}}
|-
|488
|{{MSP|488|Cresselia}}
|{{p|Cresselia}}
|-
|517
|{{MSP|517|Munna}}
|{{p|Munna}}
|-
|518
|{{MSP|518|Musharna}}
|{{p|Musharna}}
|-
|574
|{{MSP|574|Gothita}}
|{{p|Gothita}}
|-
|575
|{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}
|{{p|Gothorita}}
|-
|576
|{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}
|{{p|Gothitelle}}
|-
|577
|{{MSP|577|Solosis}}
|{{p|Solosis}}
|-
|578
|{{MSP|578|Duosion}}
|{{p|Duosion}}
|-
|579
|{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}
|{{p|Reuniclus}}
|-
|605
|{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}
|{{p|Elgyem}}
|-
|606
|{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}
|{{p|Beheeyem}}
|}
|}

===Half Psychic-type Pokémon===

''Primary Psychic-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{psychic color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|177
|{{MSP|177|Natu}}
|{{p|Natu}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|178
|{{MSP|178|Xatu}}
|{{p|Xatu}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|249
|{{MSP|249|Lugia}}
|{{p|Lugia}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|251
|{{MSP|251|Celebi}}
|{{p|Celebi}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|475
|{{MSP|475|Gallade}}
|{{p|Gallade}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|494
|{{MSP|494|Victini}}
|{{p|Victini}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|527
|{{MSP|527|Woobat}}
|{{p|Woobat}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|528
|{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}
|{{p|Swoobat}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|561
|{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}
|{{p|Sigilyph}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Psychic-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{psychic color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|079
|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}
|{{p|Slowpoke}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|080
|{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}
|{{p|Slowbro}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|102
|{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}
|{{p|Exeggcute}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|103
|{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}
|{{p|Exeggutor}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|121
|{{MSP|121|Starmie}}
|{{p|Starmie}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|124
|{{MSP|124|Jynx}}
|{{p|Jynx}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|199
|{{MSP|199|Slowking}}
|{{p|Slowking}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|203
|{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}
|{{p|Girafarig}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|238
|{{MSP|238|Smoochum}}
|{{p|Smoochum}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|307
|{{MSP|307|Meditite}}
|{{p|Meditite}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|308
|{{MSP|308|Medicham}}
|{{p|Medicham}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|337
|{{MSP|337|Lunatone}}
|{{p|Lunatone}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|338
|{{MSP|338|Solrock}}
|{{p|Solrock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|343
|{{MSP|343|Baltoy}}
|{{p|Baltoy}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|344
|{{MSP|344|Claydol}}
|{{p|Claydol}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|374
|{{MSP|374|Beldum}}
|{{p|Beldum}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|375
|{{MSP|375|Metang}}
|{{p|Metang}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|376
|{{MSP|376|Metagross}}
|{{p|Metagross}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|380
|{{MSP|380|Latias}}
|{{p|Latias}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|381
|{{MSP|381|Latios}}
|{{p|Latios}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|385
|{{MSP|385|Jirachi}}
|{{p|Jirachi}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|436
|{{MSP|436|Bronzor}}
|{{p|Bronzor}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|437
|{{MSP|437|Bronzong}}
|{{p|Bronzong}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|555
|{{MSP|555Z|Darmanitan}}
|{{p|Darmanitan}}{{tt|*|Only Zen Mode}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|648
|{{MSP|648|Meloetta}}
|{{p|Meloetta}}{{tt|*|Only Aria Forme}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
{{movelist/battle-head|Psychic}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Agility|Status|Cool|—|—|30|self|The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Ally Switch|Status||—|—|10|self|The user teleports using a strange power and switches its place with one of its allies.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Amnesia|Status|Cute|—|—|20|self|The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Barrier|Status|Cool|—|—|30|self|The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Calm Mind|Status|Smart|—|—|20|self|The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Confusion|Special|Smart|50|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Cosmic Power|Status|Cool|—|—|20|self|The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Dream Eater|Special|Smart|100|100|15|anyadjacent|The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Extrasensory|Special|Cool|80|100|30|anyadjacent|The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Future Sight|Special|Smart|100|100|10|anyadjacent|Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Gravity|Status|Beauty|—|—|5|all|Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Guard Split|Status||—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of its target's.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Guard Swap|Status|Cute|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Heal Block|Status|Cute|—|100|15|foes|For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Heal Pulse|Status||—|—|10|any|The user emits a healing pulse which restores the target's HP by up to half of its max HP.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Healing Wish|Status|Cute|—|—|10|self|The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status cured.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Heart Stamp|Physical||60|100|25|anyadjacent|The user unleashes a vicious blow after its cute act makes the target less wary. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Heart Swap|Status|Cool|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user employs its psychic power to switch stat changes with the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Hypnosis|Status|Smart|—|60|20|anyadjacent|The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Imprison|Status|Smart|—|—|10|foes|If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Kinesis|Status|Smart|—|80|15|anyadjacent|The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. It lowers the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Light Screen|Status|Beauty|—|—|30|team|A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Lunar Dance|Status|Beauty|—|—|10|self|The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Luster Purge|Special|Smart|70|100|5|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Magic Coat|Status|Beauty|—|—|15|self|A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Magic Room|Status||—|—|10|all|The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's held items lose their effects for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Meditate|Status|Beauty|—|—|40|self|The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Miracle Eye|Status|Cute|—|—|40|anyadjacent|Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Mirror Coat|Special|Beauty|Varies|100|20|self|A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Mist Ball|Special|Smart|70|100|5|anyadjacent|A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Atk.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Power Split|Status||—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target's.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Power Swap|Status|Beauty|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Power Trick|Status|Cool|—|—|10|self|The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Psybeam|Special|Beauty|65|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Psychic|Special|Smart|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Psycho Boost|Special|Smart|140|90|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Psycho Cut|Physical|Cool|70|100|20|anyadjacent|The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Psycho Shift|Status|Cool|—|90|10|anyadjacent|Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Psyshock|Special||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Psystrike|Special||100|100|10|anyadjacent|The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Psywave|Special|Smart|Varies|80|15|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Reflect|Status|Smart|—|—|20|team|A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Rest|Status|Cute|—|—|10|self|The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Role Play|Status|Cute|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Skill Swap|Status|Smart|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Stored Power|Special||20|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Synchronoise|Special||70|100|15|alladjacent|Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Telekinesis|Status||—|—|15|anyadjacent|The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Teleport|Status|Cool|—|—|20|self|Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon. It can also warp to the last Pokémon Center visited.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Trick|Status|Smart|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Trick Room|Status|Cute|—|—|5|all|The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Wonder Room|Status||—|—|10|all|The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Zen Headbutt|Physical|Beauty|80|90|15|anyadjacent|The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Psychic}}

==Balance issues==
Psychic-type Pokémon were at the center of a balance issue in the [[Generation I]] games.<ref> Sugimori, Ken ''"Psychic Pokémon seemed to dominate in the previous Pokémon game, so we needed to come up with new Pokémon and types to make Gold and Silver more balanced."'' Nintendo Power 134 (July 2000) p. 79 (retrieved August 16, 2010) </ref> The issue arose from the lack of an effective countermeasure against Psychic-types caused by the absence of any powerful {{type2|Bug}} moves (at the time the only elemental weaknesses of Psychic-types). Strengthening the gap was the fact that {{p|Beedrill|the only actual Bug type Pokémon}} to know {{m|Twineedle|the only potentially good Bug move}} was also part Poison-type, creating a vulnerability to Psychic moves, and that in the first-generation games, Ghost-type moves were not only ineffective against Psychic Pokémon, the only Ghost Pokémon at the time were part-Poison, also creating a vulnerability.

The issue was rectified in later generations with the addition of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types, an added weakness to {{type2|Ghost}} moves, and more powerful Bug- and Ghost-type moves.

==Trivia==
[[File:Psychic type anime.png|thumb|220px|Psychic-type Pokémon in the anime]]
* {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}} and {{m|Heart Stamp}} are the only [[Physical move|physical]] Psychic-type moves.
** As these moves were introduced after [[Generation III]], this makes Psychic the only former special type not to have any of its moves changed into physical moves.
* Psychic is the most common type for [[legendary Pokémon]], with at least two Psychic-type [[legendary Pokémon]] introduced in each generation.
* Psychic is the only type that shares its name with {{m|Psychic|a move}} and {{tc|Psychic|a Trainer Class}}.
* Despite the balance issue during [[Generation I]], it was not until Generation IV that {{p|Croagunk|a Pokémon}} and {{p|Toxicroak|its evolution}} with a double weakness to Psychic-type moves were introduced.
* There has been one Elite Four member or Gym Leader specializing in Psychic-type Pokémon in every generation.
* All of Psychic's weaknesses (Bug, Ghost and Dark) are based on typical fears. This is most likely because fears can manipulate the mind. Hence, the [[Ability]] {{a|Rattled}}.
* A Pokémon cannot have a double resistance to Psychic without being a Psychic type itself.
** However, a Psychic-type Pokémon also cannot have a double resistance to more than one type.
*Psychic type could be considered a special counterpart to {{type|Fighting}}:
**Psychic-type Pokémon's highest average stat is {{stat|Special Attack}}, while Fighting-type Pokémon's is {{stat|Attack}}.
**Psychic type is the only former special type to not have any of old moves changed into physical moves, while Fighting type is the only former physical type to not have any of old moves changed into special moves.
**{{m|Counter}} and {{m|Mirror Coat}}, moves countering physical and special attacks are, respectively, Fighting- and Psychic-type moves.
* Psychic is the most common type for [[Legendary Pokémon]], with 14 being Psychic-type.
* Two of the types that are super-effective against Psychic share a weakness with it. Dark-types are also weak to Bug, and Ghost-types are weak to Dark and Ghost.
** Also, each of these types is immune to a type Psychic resists.

==References==
<references />

==In other languages==
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|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=エスパー ''Esper''
|zh_cmn=超能力 ''Chāonénglì''
|nl=Psychisch (anime) Paranormaal (magazine)
|fi=Meedio Psyykkinen
|fr=Psy
|da=Psykisk
|de=Psycho
|el=Ψυχικού ''Psihikou''
|he=על חושי ''Al Hushi''
|it=Psico
|ko=에스퍼 ''Esper''
|no=Psykisk
|pl=Psychiczny
|pt=Psíquico
|ru=Психический ''Psikhicheskii''
|es=Psíquico
}}

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