Quick facts
Species: Origin Dialga (Legendary)
Types: Steel / Dragon
Primary weaknesses: Fighting, Ground
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Origin Forme Dialga is a powerful Steel/Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO raids. With extremely high defense and strong Dragon-type attacks, Dialga Origin is one of the toughest raid bosses and requires well-prepared counters and proper team coordination to defeat efficiently.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fighting •
 Ground
|
| Resists to |
 Normal •
 Flying •
 Poison •
 Rock •
 Bug •
 Steel •
 Grass •
 Psychic •
 Water •
 Electric
|
Best Origin Dialga Counters
Fighting-type Counters
- Conkeldurr: (Counter / Dynamic Punch)
- Hariyama: (Force Palm / Dynamic Punch)
- Blaziken: (Counter / Aura Sphere)
Ground-type Counters
- Garchomp: (Mud Shot / Earth Power)
- Excadrill: (Mud Slap / Scorching Sands)
- Swampert: (Mud Shot / Earthquake)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Origin Dialga:
- Garchomp, Swampert – Ground boost
- Latios – Dragon boost
- Lucario, Blaziken, Heracross, Gallade, Latios, Alakazam - Fighting boost
Difficulty
Larger groups can rely on sheer DPS, but strategic shields and move timing still make the fight smoother.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Keldeo(Original) | Fire Fang / Dragon Breath | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Keldeo(Resolute) | Low Kick / Poison Jab | Close Combat / Sacred Sword / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Hydro Pump | - | Poison Jab (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Terrakion | Double Kick / Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Close Combat / Earthquake / Rock Slide | Sacred Sword | Smack Down (13) and Earthquake (140) |
| Landorus | Mud Shot / Extrasensory | Superpower / Earthquake / Bulldoze / Stone Edge | Sandsear Storm | Extrasensory (11) and Sandsear Storm (150) |
| Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Kartana | Air Slash / Fury Cutter / Razor Leaf | Sacred Sword / Aerial Ace / X-Scissor / Leaf Blade / Night Slash | - | Razor Leaf (13) and Leaf Blade (70) |
| Excadrill | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Urshifu Rapid Strike | Waterfall / Rock Smash / Counter | Close Combat / Brick Break / Dynamic Punch / Aqua Jet | - | Rock Smash (17) and Close Combat (105) |
| Urshifu Single Strike | Sucker Punch / Rock Smash / Counter | Close Combat / Brick Break / Dynamic Punch / Payback | - | Rock Smash (17) and Close Combat (105) |
| Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Conkeldurr | Counter / Poison Jab | Dynamic Punch / Focus Blast / Stone Edge | Brutal Swing | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Focus Blast (140) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Shadow Machamp | Counter / Bullet Punch | Dynamic Punch / Close Combat / Cross Chop / Rock Slide / Heavy Slam | Karate Chop / Submission / Stone Edge / Payback | Counter (13) and Close Combat / Stone Edge (105) |
| Shadow Hariyama | Counter / Force Palm / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Dynamic Punch / Superpower / Upper Hand / Heavy Slam | - | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Shadow Raikou | Thunder Shock / Volt Switch | Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Thunder / Thunderbolt / Wild Charge | - | Volt Switch (13) and Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Thunder (100) |
| Shadow Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter / Poison Jab | Dynamic Punch / Focus Blast / Stone Edge | Brutal Swing | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Excadrill | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Heracross | Counter / Struggle Bug | Close Combat / Upper Hand / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Megahorn | - | Struggle Bug (15) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Swampert | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Earthquake / Sludge / Sludge Wave / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Gallade | Low Kick / Confusion / Psycho Cut / Charm | Psychic / Leaf Blade / Close Combat | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw / Aura Sphere | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Alakazam | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Fire Punch / Future Sight | Counter / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
Moves & Threats
Origin Dialga common fast moves are Metal Claw or Dragon Breath. Charged moves include Iron Head or Thunder and Draco Meteor. Elite moves include Roar of Time.
Warning: Roar of Time and Draco Meteor hit extremely hard. Dodging charged moves will significantly improve your survival time and total damage output.
Weather Effects
Clear weather : boosts Ground type attackers. Cloudy weather : boosts Fighting attackers.
Fighting types usually perform the best overall, while Ground types provide excellent survivability and consistent damage.
Recommended Team Compositions
High-Level Team (3–4 Trainers)
- Mega Lucario
- Terrakion
- Shadow Machamp
- Primal Groudon
- Mega Blaziken
- Shadow Hariyama
Budget / Non-Mega Team
- Machamp
- Conkeldurr
- Excadrill
- Garchomp
- Hariyama
- Landorus
Battle Strategy Tips
- Always lead with your Mega (Lucario or Blaziken) to boost Fighting-type damage for your team.
- Dodge Draco Meteor and Roar of Time whenever possible — these moves can one-shot many attackers.
- Rejoin the battle quickly if your team faints to maintain pressure on the boss.
- Focus primarily on Fighting types, then Ground types for best efficiency.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Origin Dialga
- Chance to catch Origin Dialga (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Origin Dialga?
Its unique typing and dual forms (Standard vs Origin) require different raid strategies, offering fresh challenges even for experienced trainers.
FAQ
Can Origin Dialga be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Origin Dialga is available in Pokémon GO. The shiny version features a striking greenish-blue hue.
What are best moveset of Origin Dialga?
Best moveset of Origin Dialga are Metal Claw or Dragon Breath which does damage of 6 under Fast Attack and Roar of Time of 160 under Elite TM Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Origin Dialga?
Clear weather to boosts Ground type moves, Cloudy weather to boosts Fighting type moves.
What makes Origin Dialga strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Origin Forme Dialga is one of the tankiest Legendary raid bosses in Pokémon GO. However, with strong Fighting and Ground-type counters, proper Mega usage, and good dodging, it can be defeated efficiently. If you're lucky, you may even encounter its shiny form after the raid!
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Lucario Raid Guide, Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Garchomp Raid Guide
Summary
To beat Origin Dialga efficiently, assemble a team of Ground and Fighting Pokémon, consider weather boosts, and coordinate shields for multi-bar charged moves. Small groups need high-level counters, while large groups can overwhelm it with DPS-heavy setups. Focus on type advantage for fast and safe raids.