Master League PvP guide
Dialga (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dialga (Shadow) is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #43. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Iron Head and Draco Meteor.
Master League
#43
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 (SHADOW)
Is Dialga (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #43.
Dialga (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #393.
Dialga (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #643 | 71.2 | Dragon Breath, Iron Head, Thunder |
| Ultra League | #393 | 75.3 | Dragon Breath, Iron Head, Thunder |
| Master LeagueBest | #43 | 85.0 | Dragon Breath, Iron Head, Draco Meteor |
Best Moveset for Dialga (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Iron Head and Draco Meteor.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dialga (Shadow) 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
Dialga (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dialga (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Dialga (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dialga (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dialga (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dialga (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
104% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
49% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
Ratings are shown from Dialga (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dialga (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Dialga (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dialga (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Dialga (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dialga (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dialga (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/8 | 1,500 | 14 | 1,631,476 |
| #2 | 5/15/13 | 1,497 | 13.5 | 1,631,391 | |
| #3 | 5/15/14 | 1,500 | 13.5 | 1,631,391 | |
| #4 | 0/15/6 | 1,500 | 14 | 1,630,514 | |
| #5 | 6/14/13 | 1,499 | 13.5 | 1,629,973 | |
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Dialga (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Dialga (Shadow) 0/13/8 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 137.5
- Defense
- 112
- HP
- 106
Ultra League
Dialga (Shadow) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 176.2
- Defense
- 144.8
- HP
- 139
Master League
Dialga (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,555
- Attack
- 243.7
- Defense
- 189.9
- HP
- 184
Dialga (Shadow) Evolution
Dialga (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Dialga (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dialga (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Iron Head and Draco Meteor.
Is Dialga (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #43.
What counters Dialga (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Lunala and Melmetal are among the strongest current counters to Dialga (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Dialga (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dialga (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).