🧬 About Dialga in Pokémon GO

Dialga is a Dragon/Steel-type Legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. Its unique typing gives it many resistances and makes it much harder to defeat than most Dragon-type Pokémon.

Dialga is extremely valuable for:

• Raid attacking
• Master League PvP
• Legendary collection

Weaknesses & resistances

Category	Details
❌ Weak To:	Fighting • Ground
✅ Resistant / Immune To:	Normal • Flying • Poison • Rock • Bug • Water • Steel • Grass • Psychic • Electric
Notes	Dialga’s dual typing gives it weaknesses to Fighting and Ground moves, making them the most effective options. Its Steel typing reduces the effectiveness of Ice, Fairy, and Rock moves, while Dragon moves make it resilient against other Dragons. Choosing the wrong counters can prolong the battle and drain your resources quickly.

🗡️ Best Counters for Dialga

The best way to defeat Dialga is to use Fighting or Ground-type Pokémon.

🥊 Fighting-type Counters

• Machamp: (Counter / Dynamic Punch)
• Hariyama: (Force Palm / Dynamic Punch)
• Alakazam: (Counter / Focus Blast)

🌍 Ground-type Counters

• Swampert: (Mud Shot / Earthquake)
• Excadrill: (Mud Slap / Scorching Sands)
• Mamoswine: (Mud Slap / High Horsepower)

Best Mega Evolutions

Recommended Megas to use against Dialga:

• Lucario, Blaziken, Heracross, Latios, Gallade, Alakazam – Fighting boost
• Garchomp, Swampert – Ground boost
• Latios - Dragon boost

Difficulty

Dialga is not just tough—it hits hard. Charged moves like Draco Meteor and Iron Head can wipe out unprepared Pokémon quickly. Even large groups need strategic timing, shields, and strong counters to bring it down efficiently. Battles against Dialga reward careful planning and knowledge of type advantages.

Recommended Teams

🥊 Fighting-type Counters

• Mega Lucario
• Terrakion
• Shadow Machamp
• Lucario
• Conkeldurr
• Machamp

🌍 Ground-type Counters

• Primal Groudon
• Mega Garchomp
• Landorus (Therian)
• Garchomp
• Excadrill
• Rhyperior

💡 Best Strategy to Defeat Dialga

1. Use Fighting-type Pokémon for fastest clear
2. Ground-types are safer against Iron Head
3. Dodge Draco Meteor if possible
4. Use Mega or Primal Pokémon for team boost
5. Raid with friends to save time and revives

👥 How Many Trainers Are Needed?

• 2 very strong trainers → Possible with top Fighting teams
• 3–4 trainers → Comfortable clear
• Low-level players → Bring at least 5–6 trainers

📌 Is Dialga Worth Raiding?

Dialga is highly sought after for Pokédex completion, shiny hunting, and XL Candy. Its Steel/Dragon typing makes it a rare challenge for trainers who want to test their best counters and maximize DPS. Completing a Dialga raid rewards experience, rare items, and bragging rights among Pokémon GO players.

PvP Relevance

While Dialga isn’t top tier in PvP, it’s a fun spice pick. Dialga shines more in raids and PvE content.

🏁 Conclusion

Dialga is a battle of precision and power. Focus on Fighting and Ground-type Pokémon, plan for its hard-hitting charged moves, and take advantage of weather boosts. Timing shields and dodges correctly ensures your team can take down this Legendary efficiently, even with mid-sized groups.

Related Guides

Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Lucario Raid Guide, Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Garchomp Raid Guide