Dialga (Pokémon)

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Dialga
ディアルガ Dialga
#483
150
Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type
Steel Dragon
Category
Temporal Pokémon
Ability
Pressure
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#149
Regional Browser numbers
Height
17′09″
Imperial
5.4 m
Metric
Weight
1505.8 lbs.
Imperial
683.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
30 (3.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F483.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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.: 220 Battle Exp.: 2201*

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 Version, 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, although, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 it is referred to as a male.

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 released for the tenth movie in Japan, the Toys "R" Us and Nintendo World Store Darkrai, and Smeargle which can Sketch the move).

Behavior

Being that Dialga, like Palkia, primarily resides in a different dimension, its behavior is nearly impossible to study.

Habitat

Dialga lives in another dimension, and can only be summoned to the main Pokémon universe by using the Red Chain.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Dialga Statue.jpg
Dialga in the DP opening

Dialga appears in the tenth movie of the Pokémon anime along with Palkia. It fights with Palkia and Darkrai, nearly destroying Alamos Town.

The same Dialga made another appearence in the eleventh movie. On its return trip back to its own dimension, Dialga ended up in the Reverse World and got attacked by Giratina, who is mad that the battle that Dialga had with Palkia damaged its world.

The Dialga appears once again in the twelfth movie, this time co-starring with both other members of its trio.

Dialga's statue appears with its silhouette in A Secret Sphere of Influence!

Dialga also makes a cameo in the Diamond and Pearl theme song.

In the manga

In Pokémon DP, 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 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 trio 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

201
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201
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: 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 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 revives the player (who was erased from existence) in gratitude.

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 JP Dialga is a legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh said to be the flowing, changing heart of time.
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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
None Trade
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
(Time and Darkness)
Temporal Tower (Summit)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Almia Castle (during mission)

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
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.

Type effectiveness

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Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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|- style="background:#98C2D1" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

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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
Spr 4d 483.png Spr 4p 483.png Spr 4h 483.png Spr b 4d 483.png
Spr 4d 483 s.png Spr 4p 483 s.png Spr 4h 483 s.png Spr b 4d 483 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 483.png Spr 5b2 483.png Spr b 5b 483.png
Spr 5b 483 s.png Spr 5b2 483 s.png Spr b 5b 483 s.png
Dialga For other sprites and images, please see Dialga images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Dialga's US name was officially revealed on January 20th 2006, along with Palkia's name.
  • Dialga has an astounding 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 Empoleon.
  • Dialga is the second Pokémon to have the ability to manipulate time, the first being Celebi.
  • Dialga is the seventh tallest Pokémon and the tallest Generation IV Pokémon.
  • 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 as of Generation IV, due to the Template:Type2's resistance to them.
  • 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 and Regigigas, all speak in capital letters, unlike the other Pokémon in the game.
  • 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.
  • Diamond in several languages starts with "D", like Dialga.
  • 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's Steel typing may reference the fact that diamond is the hardest mineral on earth.
  • Dialga and Palkia are the first legendary Pokémon to be seen at a level that is not divisible by 5, appearing at Level 47.
  • Interestingly, only two of Dialga's level-up moves are super effective against it: Aura Sphere and Earth Power.
  • Since Dialga has been confirmed to be in the 12th movie, Dialga is the first legendary Pokémon to have 3 major roles in the movies. Dialga also has the most major movie appearances of any Pokémon besides Pikachu and Meowth.
  • Dialga appears as a background character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, on the stage "Spear Pillar".

Origin

Dialga is based after a dinosaur with a diamond. The dinosaur it is possibly based on is the largest dinosaur, known as Amphicoelias. It was the longest, tallest, and biggest dinosaur in the world, hence the size of Dialga.

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

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External Links

Notes

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Generation II: RaikouEnteiSuicuneLugiaHo-Oh
Generation III: RegirockRegiceRegisteelLatias
LatiosKyogreGroudonRayquaza
Generation IV: UxieMespritAzelfDialgaPalkia
HeatranRegigigasGiratinaCresselia
Generation V: CobalionTerrakionVirizionTornadusThundurus
ReshiramZekromLandorusKyurem
Generation VI: XerneasYveltalZygarde
Generation VII: Type: NullSilvallyTapu KokoTapu LeleTapu BuluTapu Fini
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Generation VIII: ZacianZamazentaEternatusKubfuUrshifu
RegielekiRegidragoGlastrierSpectrierCalyrexEnamorus
Generation IX: Wo-ChienChien-PaoTing-LuChi-YuKoraidonMiraidon
OkidogiMunkidoriFezandipitiOgerponTerapagos
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