Competitive Information for Dialga [Sword/Shield]
Steel / Dragon
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dialga? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Dialga, a terrific Pokémon known for its Steel and Dragon typing! Dialga is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Fighting and Ground. Discover how Dialga excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 SpA / 220 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse / Roar of Time
- Flash Cannon
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Earth Power
Dialga proves to be a epic Special Sweeper for single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with formidable special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dialga's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Dialga is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Dialga's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Roar of Time is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Dragon-type move (Dialga cannot move next turn).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Overheat is a special 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Dialga's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dialga? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Telepathy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Roar of Time
- Flash Cannon
- Earth Power
- Blizzard
In double battles, Dialga's Special Sweeper role is a epic. Previously, this build dominated competitions. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with intense special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dialga's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Telepathy, Dialga does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Blizzard is a special 110-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze foes. Can't miss in hail).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 SpA / 220 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Hyper Voice
- Dragon Pulse / Roar of Time
- Flash Cannon
- Overheat / Flamethrower
Dialga is a eminent Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dialga's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Dialga is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Ice Beam was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Dialga's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Roar of Time is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Dragon-type move (Dialga cannot move next turn).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Overheat is a special 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Dialga's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Dragon Fang
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse / Roar of Time
- Flash Cannon
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Trick Room
Dialga proves to be a unforgettable Offensive Trick Roomer for single battles. With Pressure, if Dialga is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Dialga's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed. With a Dragon Fang equipped to it, Dialga's dragon-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Roar of Time is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Dragon-type move (Dialga cannot move next turn).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Overheat is a special 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Dialga's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dialga can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Dialga.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dialga can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Dialga
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Body Press + Bulk Up
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Dialga's stats
- Ancient Power
- Bulk Up
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Scale Shot
Most notable and possible best moves for Dialga
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Roar of Time
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Dialga in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
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Usage Data
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