Master League PvP guide
Dialga Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dialga is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #46. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Iron Head and Draco Meteor.
Master League
#46
Strong pick
Type
Steel/Dragon
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,565
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DIALGA
Is Dialga Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #46.
Dialga is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #360.
Dialga PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #360 | 76.7 | Dragon Breath, Iron Head, Thunder |
| Master LeagueBest | #46 | 84.0 | Dragon Breath, Iron Head, Draco Meteor |
Best Moveset for Dialga in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Dialga is Dragon Breath with Iron Head and Draco Meteor.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dialga in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Dialga PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Iron Head
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Draco Meteor
17 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dialga Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dialga wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Dialga Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dialga's Steel/Dragon typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Dialga in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dialga in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dialga's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
41% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Draco Meteordragon
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Ratings are shown from Dialga's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dialga.
Best Teammates for Dialga in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dialga should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Dialga's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dialga's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dialga's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Dialga
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,545,697 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,539,602 | |
| #3 | 0/14/12 | 2,494 | 23 | 3,530,008 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,530,008 | |
| #5 | 1/13/12 | 2,497 | 23 | 3,527,098 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 4,555 | 50 | 8,515,163 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 4,565 | 50 | 8,515,163 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 4,539 | 50 | 8,485,801 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 4,550 | 50 | 8,485,801 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 4,545 | 50 | 8,477,486 |
Dialga Stats in Pokémon GO
Dialga's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Dialga 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 176.2
- Defense
- 144.8
- HP
- 139
Master League
Dialga 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,555
- Attack
- 243.7
- Defense
- 189.9
- HP
- 184
Dialga Evolution
Dialga has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
A Shadow form of Dialga also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Dialga in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Steel / Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #9
Same Steel / Dragon typing · Dragon-type fast move · Master League #322
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #55
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #21
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #13
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More PoGoCoach tools
Dialga Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dialga in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Iron Head and Draco Meteor.
Is Dialga good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #46.
What counters Dialga in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Reshiram are among the strongest current counters to Dialga in Master League.
What is Dialga weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dialga is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).