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'''Dialga''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ディアルガ ''Dialga'') is a {{t|Steel}}/{{t|Dragon}}-type [[Legendary Pokémon]].
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'''Dialga''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ディアルガ''' ''Dialga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
 
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Dialga transforms into a second [[#Form data|form]], called its '''Origin Forme''', while holding an [[Adamant Crystal]].
 
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)
 
Dialga is the [[game mascot]] of {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond|s}} and its [[remake]] {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond}}, appearing on the box art of both games in its standard form.
 
Along with {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}, it is one of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], representing {{wp|time}}. In the past, it was worshipped by the [[Diamond Clan]] under the name "almighty Sinnoh" (Japanese: シンオウさま ''Shin'ou-sama'').
 
==Biology==
Dialga is a dark-blue, {{wp|sauropod}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some gray metallic portions and light blue stripes. It has a chest plate on its torso, which has a deep blue diamond-like crystal embedded in the center. Dialga has a fin-like structure on its back, three spines on the back of its neck, and a crest on its head, resembling a dinosaur. The crest somewhat resembles the shape of a sundial's rod. It also has two structures on the sides of its head that extend outward and resemble horns and fangs. It has three claws on each foot, of the same metallic look as its chest plate. Faint cracks exist across its body. The fin-like structure on its back is shaped radiating outwards and can be used to focus the flow of time, as seen in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|Mystery Dungeon series]]. Rather than walking on all fours, Dialga usually travels by levitation.
 
Dialga has the power to control time; it can warp time by either speeding it up, slowing it down, reversing it, or stopping it altogether; it can also [[Time travel|travel through time]] to visit the past, present, and future. It also has the power to destroy and create time itself. As shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, Dialga's temporal powers possess the ability to [[Devolution|devolve]] anything or anyone against their will: Pokémon, humans, and plants. It can even reverse these devolution effects. It is said that time started moving when Dialga was born and will continue flowing as long as Dialga's heart beats.
 
Dialga has the power to create a new universe by itself or with {{p|Palkia}}. As Dialga primarily resides in a different [[dimension]], its behavior is nearly impossible to study. In the dimension where Origin Forme Dialga lives in, time is said to be constantly moving in different directions and speeds.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/dialga/ Dialga (Origin Forme) | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref> It has been shown to be very protective of its home. It also tends to have violent conflicts with its counterpart Palkia.


Dialga is the version mascot of [[Pokémon Diamond]], appearing on the boxart.
Dialga was revered as a deity in [[Sinnoh myths]]; in the past, it was worshipped by the [[Diamond Clan]], who referred to it as "almighty Sinnoh". Dialga is capable of [[Talking Pokémon|speaking through telepathy]], as seen when it communicates through the leader of the Diamond Clan, [[Adaman]]. Dialga and Palkia can control and spread the [[space-time distortion]]s caused by {{p|Giratina}}, which create [[alpha Pokémon]] and cause [[Noble Pokémon]] to go berserk through a lightning bolt that comes out of the space-time distortions.
=Biology=
==Physiology==
===Gender differences===
Dialga is genderless
===Special abilities===
Dialga has the ability to warp time.
==Behavior==
==Habitat==
==Diet==


=In the anime=
Dialga is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Roar of Time}}, which is powerful enough to distort time itself when the move generates enough power.
Dialga will appear in tenth movie of the [[Pokémon anime]] along with [[Palkia]].  Its role in the season is unknown.


=In the manga=
===Forms===
Dialga can change between its standard form and its Origin Forme.


=In the TCG=
Said to be the Pokémon's true form, Dialga's Origin Forme is drastically different from the usual sauropod-like look of its other forme, being a hybrid between it, a dragon, and a [[wikipedia:Centaur|centaur]], while also resembling its creator, {{p|Arceus}}. The back legs of Dialga become unguligrade in shape and have pointed tips instead of feet. The front legs are noticeably larger, with three distinct rhomboid claws on the underside. Further up, Dialga's knees have rectangular, long, and thin protrusions. Its chest plate is gone; however, it has a similar polygonal shape in its place. On Dialga's neck is a large shape jutting out towards the front, along with two pairs of protrusions on either side, the upper pair being larger and resembling panels or wings. Inside this large shape and wing-like protrusions are deep blue diamond-like crystals, embedded into diamond-shaped grooves. The three spines located on the back of the neck are longer and sharper. Dialga's head has two thin arrow-shaped horns extending towards the top and back of its head, along with longer fang-like horns connected to a plate mask covering its lower jaw, which can shift in angle to reveal the mouth. The plate mask also partly covers the arrow-shaped horns on their sides. Around Dialga's abdomen is a cross made of four arrow shapes attached to a small wheel, reminiscent of Arceus's cross-wheel. The fin-like plate on Dialga's posterior has a star-shaped layer on top of it. The tail is much shorter and crystal-shaped. Overall, Dialga's entire body becomes larger and nearly completely dark blue. The crest, arrow-shaped horns, knee protrusions, and abdomen cross are light blue, while the tips of Dialga's fin-like plate and feet are dark gray.


=Pokédex entries=
Dialga is at its full power when in the Origin Forme and is supposedly, permanently in it while in its home dimension. Dialga's transformation into its Origin Forme is triggered by a radiant light; it can also be invoked using the [[Adamant Crystal]]. Origin Forme Dialga can unleash meteors and shockwaves, while its {{m|Roar of Time}} technique can be charged into a stronger version of itself as seen in its boss battle in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The crystals and light blue accents on Dialga's body glow brightly when it uses its powers.
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;Primal Dialga
A unique {{pkmn2|variant}} of Dialga, called [[Primal Dialga]] resembles a normal Dialga with a darkened color. The main body is colored dark blue. The center diamond-like crystal is colored dark orange. The lines in its body are also orange.
 
Primal Dialga cannot control time due to it being tampered with. It acts much more agressive than Dialga normally it. It can still use its time abilites to some extent. It can also prevent others from time traveling, even cancelling out {{p|Celebi}}'s time powers.
 
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==Game data==
[[File:Dialga Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|thumb|right|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]]]
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* '''{{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness}} {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|& Sky}}: Dialga''' appears in the main storyline, but mostly as [[Primal Dialga]]. In the future, because of the collapse of the [[Temporal Tower]], Dialga has lost control of itself and has entered a state of self-preservation, keeping time frozen and refusing to let it flow properly.
** When the {{player}} and partner return from the future and arrive at the collapsing Tower, they must beat almost-Primal Dialga in battle and restore the Tower. After putting some sense into it, Dialga is so grateful that it revives the player (who was erased from existence). After going back to Dialga at the top of Temporal Tower, it decides that the player wants a rematch. Once defeated, Dialga joins the player's team.
** In the Sky-only Special Episode [[In the Future of Darkness]], after the final battle between Primal Dialga and the trio of {{mdc|Grovyle|2}}, {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and {{mdc|Celebi|2}}, all of them start to disappear due to the past finally being changed by the player, but are saved by [[Arceus (Pokémon)|an implied higher being than Dialga]], who also restores Dialga to its normal state.
* '''{{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Dialga''' appears as a bonus boss during one of the Ranger Net extra missions. Dialga was injured from a battle with Palkia and entered [[Almia Castle]] to recover. It caused a time distortion due to its wounds and sent the main character and {{Ra|Wendy}} [[Time travel|back in time]] to before the events of the game started by using {{m|Roar of Time}}.
* '''{{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: Dialga''' appears in the optional Ranger Net extra mission Pledge to Arceus. It must be captured along with its counterparts Palkia and Giratina in the Sky Fortress to access Arceus.
* '''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Temple of Sinnoh#Special encounters|Dialga]]''' is a main antagonist and boss in the game. It is one of {{ga|Arceus}}'s creations alongside {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}. After [[Volo]] and Giratina tore open a [[Space-time distortion|rift in space-time]] above [[Mount Coronet]], Dialga along with Palkia, became enraged, causing many [[Alpha Pokémon]] and [[Space-time distortion]]s to appear all over [[Hisui]].
 
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is revered as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Dialga was what caused the vast river of time to begin flowing in our world.}}
{{Dex/Form|Origin Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Radiant light caused Dialga to take on a form bearing a striking resemblance to {{p|Arceus|the creator Pokémon}}. Dialga now wields such colossal strength that one must conclude this is its true form.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] <small>(requires [[Arceus (Pokémon)#In events|Event Arceus]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|area=[[Spear Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]]}}
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====In side games====
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|German|Europe|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Dialga|Korean|South Korea|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|All|Japan|100|June 20 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dialga 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|Korean region|Online|100|November 20, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|All|South Korea|100|December 23 to 27, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|American region|Online|60|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|American region|Online|100|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|PAL region|Online|60|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|PAL region|Online|100|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Alamos Dialga|Korean region|Online|50|June 6 to August 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|25th Anniversary Film Fest Alamos Dialga|All|Online|70|August 26 to September 30, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Alamos Dialga}}
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=Game locations=
=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
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{{HeldItems|type=Steel|type2=Dragon
|hgss1=Adamant Orb|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=100
|event1=Adamant Orb|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}
 
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Dialga=====
{{Stats
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|HP=100
|Attack=120
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=150
|SpDef=100
|Speed=90
}}
}}
==In side games==


=Base stats=
=====Origin Forme=====
{{BaseStats|
{{Stats
HP=100 |
|type=Steel
Attack=120 |
|type2=Dragon
Defense=120 |
|HP=100
SpAtk=150 |
|Attack=100
SpDef=100 |
|Defense=120
Speed=90 }}
|SpAtk=150
|SpDef=120
|Speed=90
}}


=Type effectiveness=
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{DP type effectiveness|
{{Pokéthlon
Normal= 50 |
|type=Steel
Fighting=200 |
|type2=Dragon
Flying= 50 |
|Speed=2
Poison= 0 |
|SpeedMax=3
Ground=  200 |
|Power=5
Rock=   50 |
|PowerMax=5
Bug=    50 |
|Technique=4
Ghost=   50 |
|TechniqueMax=5
Steel=  50 |
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=5
}}


Fire=   100 |
===Type effectiveness===
Water=   50 |
{{TypeEffectiveness
Grass=   25 |
|type1=Steel
Electric=50 |
|type2=Dragon
Psychic= 50 |
|Normal=50
Ice=     100 |
|Fighting=200
Dragon= 100 |
|Flying=50
Dark=   50 }}
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1
}}


=Learnset=
===Learnset===
==By level up==
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{| border="1" style="background: #77777; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
|- style="background: #{{steel color}};" ALIGN=CENTER
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
! <font color=FFFFFF>Game</font> || <font color=FFFFFF>[[Generation IV]]</font>
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|88|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
 
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
 
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|body=4
|rate=100
|IQ=I
}}
|-
|-
| Start || '''{{m|Dragonbreath}}''' <BR> {{m|Scary Face}}
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Steel
|group=Dragon
|assist=Dragon
|field=None
|num=SP
|browser=It controls time and blasts a {{m|Hyper Beam|powerful beam}} from its mouth.
}}
|-
|-
| 10 || '''{{m|Metal Claw}}'''
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Steel
|group=Steel
|assist=Steel
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=S-004
|browser=It causes powerful waves. Watch out when it starts to {{m|Roar of Time|charge its power.}}
}}
|-
|-
| 20 || {{m|Ancientpower}}
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Steel
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Steel
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
|-
| 30 || '''{{m|Dragon Claw}}'''
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|walk=1.95
|hp=59
|attack=87
|defense=61
|speed=60
}}
|-
|-
| 40 || '''{{m|Time Roar}}'''
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|HP=4
|atk=5
|def=5
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Roar of Time
|ability1=Tenacity
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Tadakatsu]]'''
}}
|-
|-
| 50 || {{m|Restore Imprision}}
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|power=5
}}
|-
|-
| 60 || {{m|Land Power}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483|num=249
|min=80
|max=145
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
|swapper=Crushing Step
}}
|-
|-
| 70 || {{m|Slash}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|-
|hatch=N/A
| 80 || '''{{m|Luster Cannon}}'''
|buddy=20
|-
|evolution=N/A
| 90 || {{m|Pulse Bomb}}
|stamina=205
|attack=275
|defense=211
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}
|special={{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder}}<!--{{m|Roar of Time}}-->
}}
|}
 
====Origin Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|ndex=0483O
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=205
|attack=270
|defense=225
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}
|special={{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Roar of Time}}
}}
|}
|}
==By TM/HM==
 
{| border="1" style="background: #77777; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
===Form data===
|- style="background: #{{steel color}};" ALIGN=CENTER
Along with the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], Dialga has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme.
! <font color=FFFFFF>Game</font> || <font color=FFFFFF>[[Generation IV]]</font>
 
|-
The standard form of Dialga first debuted in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and its Origin Forme was introduced in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. In Legends: Arceus, it changes between its standard form and Origin Forme when exposed to an [[Adamant Crystal]]. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Dialga transforms into its Origin Forme while holding an Adamant Crystal. If it is deposited in {{g|HOME}}, it will revert to its standard form.
| TM02 || '''{{m|Dragon Claw}}'''
{{Evobox/Formes
|-
|name1=Dialga
| TM05 || {{m|Roar}}
|sprite1=0483Dialga
|-
|forme1=
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}}
|loc1=Default form
|-
|type1-1=Steel
| TM08 || {{m|Bulk Up}}
|type2-1=Dragon
|-
|sprite2=0483Dialga-Origin
| TM10 || {{m|Hidden Power}}
|forme2=Origin Forme
|-
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Holding}} an {{color2|000|Adamant Crystal}}
| TM11 || {{m|Sunny Day}}
|item1=Adamant Crystal
|-
|itemfile1=Bag Adamant Crystal SV Sprite.png
| TM13 || {{m|Ice Beam}}
|itemsize1=40px
|-
}}
| TM14 || {{m|Blizzard}}
 
|-
The forms differ in their [[base stats]]: Dialga's Origin Forme has decreased {{stat|Attack}} and increased {{stat|Special Defense}} compared to its standard form, though its base stat total is the same. In Legends: Arceus, its [[signature move]], {{m|Roar of Time}}, has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Form, as well as a unique animation.
| TM15 || {{m|Hyper Beam}}
{| style="margin:auto"
|-
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
| TM17 || {{m|Protect}}
|
|-
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=Default form|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|ndex=483|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how=Default form|HP=100|Attack=120|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=100|Speed=90}}
| TM18 || {{m|Rain Dance}}
|
|-
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=Origin Forme|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|image=483Dialga-Origin|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how={{color2|000|Held item|Holding}} an {{color2|000|Adamant Crystal}}|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=120|Speed=90}}
| TM20 || {{m|Safeguard}}
|-
| TM21 || {{m|Frustration}}
|-
| TM23 || '''{{m|Iron Tail}}'''
|-
| TM24 || {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|-
| TM25 || {{m|Thunder}}
|-
| TM26 || {{m|Earthquake}}
|-
| TM27 || {{m|Return}}
|-
| TM31 || {{m|Brick Break}}
|-
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}}
|-
| TM34 || {{m|Shock Wave}}
|-
| TM35 || {{m|Flamethrower}}
|-
| TM37 || {{m|Sandstorm}}
|-
| TM38 || {{m|Fire Blast}}
|-
| TM39 || {{m|Rock Tomb}}
|-
| TM40 || {{m|Aerial Ace}}
|-
| TM42 || {{m|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 || {{m|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || {{m|Rest}}
|-
| TM50 || {{m|Overheat}}
|-
| TM58 || {{m|Endure}}
|-
| TM59 || '''{{m|Dragon Pulse}}'''
|-
| TM65 || {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|-
| TM68 || {{m|Giga Attack}}
|-
| TM70 || {{m|Flash}}
|-
| TM71 || {{m|Stone Edge}}
|-
| TM73 || {{m|Thunder Wave}}
|-
| TM76 || {{m|Stealth Rock}}
|-
| TM77 || {{m|Psych Up}}
|-
| TM80 || {{m|Rock Slide}}
|-
| TM82 || {{m|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 || {{m|Nature Blessing}}
|-
| TM87 || {{m|Swagger}}
|-
| TM90 || {{m|Substitute}}
|-
| TM91 || '''{{m|Luster Cannon}}'''
|-
| TM92 || {{m|Trick Room}}
|-
| HM01 || {{m|Cut}}
|-
| HM04 || {{m|Strength}}
|-
| HM06 || {{m|Rock Smash}}
|}
|}
==By Move Tutor==
*'''{{m|Meteoric Storm}}'''


=Evolution=
===Evolution data===
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin: auto;"
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0483
|name1=Dialga
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Dragon}}</div>
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=483|crop=135}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=483|crop=123}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/1Form2FormLA|ndex=483|form1=O|LAcrop=175}}-->
{{Spritebox/8/LA/2Forms|ndex=483|form1=O|LAcrop=175}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/2Forms|ndex=0483|form1=O}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0483|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|483|Dialga}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Dialga anime movie 12.png|thumb|250px|Dialga in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Primal Dialga anime.png|thumb|250px|Primal Dialga in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Dialga (movie)]]=====
Dialga made its physical debut in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it fought with {{mov|Palkia}} and {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} in a {{pkmn|battle}} that nearly destroyed [[Alamos Town]]. It then briefly reappeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. During its trip back to its own dimension, Dialga ended up in the [[Reverse World]] and got attacked by {{mov|Giratina}}, who had been angered by Dialga and Palkia's fight in the previous movie.
 
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Dialga was shown for the first time with both the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]]. After being called by [[Sheena]] to stop a spatial distortion, it briefly fought with Giratina once more. Later, it returned to help Palkia and Giratina fight {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}. After being injured, it sent Sheena, {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} [[Time travel|back in time]] to fix Arceus's betrayal.
 
=====Dialga (recurring)=====
A Dialga appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'' and ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', where it was a target of [[Alternate World Team Rocket]], along with {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}. Using a [[Red Chain]], alternate Team Rocket forced the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] to fight, creating time distortions that caused Pokémon to start [[Devolution|devolving]] and eventually revert into {{pkmn|Egg}}s, which Team Rocket would then steal and raise to be their own. The battle was finally stopped when Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, [[Goh]], [[Chloe]], and their alternate world counterparts prayed for {{p|Arceus}} to do so. Freed from the Red Chain, Dialga and Palkia then undid all the devolutions their battle had caused.
 
=====[[Primal Dialga]]=====
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', Primal Dialga was the protector of the [[Time Gear]]s.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Dialga and Palkia were summoned by [[Cyrus]] on the [[Spear Pillar]]. They were put under his control through the use of the Red Chain and were tasked by him to open a portal to another dimension, wanting a world of his own. After the Red Chain's destruction and Cyrus's exit, Dialga and Palkia rampaged, creating a danger for [[Sinnoh]]. However, the two were calmed down and sent away with the help of the {{an|lake guardians}}.
 
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', Dialga was one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow {{form|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}} as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} summoned to protect the real {{an|Hoopa}} in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], the hypnosis on Dialga and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Dialga departed for its home.
 
====Minor appearances====
Dialga debuted in a fantasy in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''.
 
Dialga appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]'', {{MTR}}'s fantasy featured Dialga.
 
A silhouetted Dialga appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Dialga PG.png|thumb|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', Dialga and Palkia were captured at [[Spear Pillar]] by [[Cyrus]], who intended to use them to destroy the world and create a new one. Along with Palkia, it was freed by {{p|Giratina}} before they could help Cyrus succeed in his goal.
 
[[File:Dialga Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
===GOTCHA!===
A Dialga briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Dialga briefly appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', having been summoned by [[Cyrus]] at the [[Spear Pillar]]. [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] battled {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Barry}} to ensure it was not released.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Dialga Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Primal Dialga BET.png|thumb|200px|Primal Dialga in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Dialga (movie)}}
Dialga first appeared in {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}, where it was fighting with {{mov|Palkia}}. In the [[Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|twelfth movie manga adaptation]], Dialga, along with the other members of its trio, was summoned by [[Sheena]] to help Ash and his friends. Dialga, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} battled {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} and it soon puts Sheena and the others in the past to uncover the act of betrayal Sheena's ancestor committed.
 
Dialga appeared in {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It reappeared in {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Dialga appeared as a silhouette in [[PDP01]].
 
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Dialga appeared in [[PMDP29]].
 
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Dialga, along with the members of its trio, appeared in [[PBK5]], where it fought {{OBP|Shin|PBK}}'s {{p|Abomasnow}} and {{p|Mamoswine}} and defeated the former. It fought [[Yū Shirogane]] and lost.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)}}
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
Dialga first appeared in ''[[PS410|Creeping Away from Cradily]]''. Dialga, along with Palkia, was summoned by [[Cyrus]] in order to create a new world. Cyrus used the Red Chains to force Dialga and Palkia to fight each other in order to distort time and space and create a portal that would swallow the existing world. {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} worked together with their Pokémon to free Dialga and Palkia from their controlled states.
 
Later on, an accident with handling [[Charon]]'s machine caused Dialga, Palkia and Cyrus to be dragged into the portal before it closed completely.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
It was revealed that {{p|Giratina}} imprisoned both Dialga and Palkia in the [[Distortion World]] before setting off into the current dimension to wreak havoc. Soon, Cyrus and Diamond met in the Distortion World, and agreed to free Dialga and Palkia using their Pokémon. Dialga and Palkia later resumed their struggle against Giratina in the Distortion World. When Charon decided to escape from the Distortion World on Giratina, Diamond got on Dialga and chased after him. Giratina was eventually defeated, with Dialga and Palkia forcing it back into the Distortion World for good before both returned to the Spear Pillar.
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
Dialga was created in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], along with Palkia and Giratina, by {{p|Arceus}}'s creation process, which was forced by [[Team Rocket]]'s {{tc|Executive}}s. Knowing that the creation process would threaten the [[Johto]] region, Team Rocket's true leader {{adv|Giovanni}} returned with [[Lance]] and [[Pryce]] to keep the Pokémon of Myth at bay while {{adv|Gold}} tried to calm Arceus down. Dialga was kept at bay by Pryce and his {{p|Swinub}}. Once Arceus was eventually becalmed, Dialga and Palkia departed from Johto and were spotted by [[Cynthia]].
 
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Dialga appeared in [[ABM02]] under the ownership of [[Manabu Kazuo]].
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] set out on a {{pkmn|journey}} with the intention of finding Dialga. In ''[[DPA20|The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' [[Cyrus]] successfully controlled Dialga after he gained control of the Red Chain. When Hareta managed to snap Dialga out of Cyrus's control, it was able to flee from Cyrus.
 
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Primal Dialga}}
Primal Dialga first appeared in [[BET3]].
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Dialga (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:SSBBSpearPillarDialga.png|thumb|250px|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon along with {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, and the [[lake guardians]] on the stage {{St|Spear Pillar}}. It affects the stage much differently than that of its counterpart, such as slowing down time, and even going off its post to attack the players in the middle. It can also distort the stage, like Palkia, but only slightly and not as extreme, as well as shoot beams from various locations.
 
====Trophy information====
''A Temporal Pokémon. This legendary Pokémon is talked about as a deity in fables passed down through generations in the Sinnoh region. Identifiable by the diamondlike crystal in the center of its chest, Dialga is said to have set time in motion at the moment of its birth. Its fearsome {{m|Roar of Time}} attack is so powerful that it must refrain from attacking on the next turn. It is Diamond's mascot.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
Dialga appears as a trophy.
 
====Trophy information====
''The concept of time has always been one of the world's great mysteries, but Dialga might hold the answer. Legend has it that Dialga's birth caused time to begin moving! It's no surprise that the people of Sinnoh see this Pokémon as a deity. If you're ever running late, maybe you could ask Dialga to do you a favour and turn back the clock.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:SSBUSpearPillarDialga.png|thumb|250px|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Dialga reprises its role as a stage hazard on the returning {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage. Spear Pillar now allows for any of the three Legendary Pokémon to appear each time, rather than being set for the whole match. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Cresselia is now signified by the stage's color tint not changing from its new default green, rather than using Dialga's blue. Dialga also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==
* In games prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Dialga has a catch rate of 30.
* Dialga has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* The gem on Dialga's chest resembles a Prism [[Sphere]].
* The spikes on Dialga's back, at a certain point of view, look similar to a [[Time Gear]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, when Dialga uses {{m|Roar of Time}}, the spine extends and the five spikes become thinner and more pronounced.
* Although Dialga is gender unknown in the [[core series]] games, it is referred to as male in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}'s story; it is still gender unknown for purposes of gameplay.
* Dialga is the only Legendary Pokémon to have a role in four different movies.
* Dialga and Palkia are the only two Pokémon that can be legitimately caught in every kind of Poké Ball in the core series to date (besides the [[Park Ball]], which cannot be the registered Poké Ball of any Pokémon), as they are the only two Pokémon that can be caught with the [[Origin Ball]].
* According to [[Junichi Masuda]]'s blog, the Spanish translation team suggested changing the name Dialga because of its similarity to the Spanish word ''alga'' (algae, seaweed).<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2008/02/index.html "HIDDEN POWER of masuda" Director's Columns, No.122] (February 18, 2008)</ref>
 
===Origin===
Dialga, along with {{p|Palkia}}, may be based on the {{wp|Shinto}} legend of {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}}, who are said to have created one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there created the islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Dialga seems to be based on short-necked sauropod dinosaurs such as ''{{wp|Camarasaurus}}'' or ''{{wp|Brachytrachelopan}}''. The turquoise pattern on its body is vaguely reminiscent of clock hands, where the ends of the "clock hands" are diamond-shaped.
 
Its {{t|Steel}} type is likely to come from the concept of {{wp|adamant}}, which is an archaic word for diamond, meaning "unconquerable", where the qualities of hard metal (probably steel) were attributed to it. It is also possibly due to the hardness of {{wp|diamond}}s, the fact that metal is known to last long periods of time, or the fact that most parts of a clock are made of metal, such as the gears. It may also be because diamonds are compressed carbon, and steel is an alloy from iron and carbon. Metaphorically, it could be a reference to the rigid and unaltering pattern of passing time, as metals are known for their resilience against physical forces. The Steel-type might also represent the solid {{wp|state of matter}}, whereas Palkia's {{type|Water}} represents the liquid state and {{p|Giratina}}'s {{type|Ghost}} represents the gaseous state.
 
Dialga's Origin Forme appears to be based on {{p|Arceus}}. Like with Arceus, it may be based on a ''{{wp|qilin}}'' or ''{{wp|Longma}}'', as it possesses both equine and dragon-like qualities, the latter of which are more pronounced in Dialga's case due to its Dragon typing.
 
====Name origin====
Dialga may be derived from ''diamond''. It may also involve ''día'' (Spanish for ''day'', referring to the unit of time) or ''dial'' of {{wp|clock face|clock dial}}, {{wp|sundial}}, and 頑 ''ga'' (tough, referring to their solid state of matter theme).
 
==In other languages==
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|it=Dialga|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=디아루가 ''Dialga''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=帝牙盧卡 / 帝牙卢卡 ''Dìyálúkǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=帝牙盧卡 ''Daingàhlòuhkā''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=डियाल्गा ''Dialga''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Диалга ''Dialga''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|pt_br=Dialga|pt_brmeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ดีอัลกา ''Dianka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* [[Dialga (movie)]]
* [[Primal Dialga]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Alpha Pokémon]]
* [[Space-time distortion]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]


=Trivia=
==References==
*Dialga's US name, although many had already guessed it, was officialy revealed on January 20th 2006, along with Palkia's name.
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*Dialga is one of {{p|Arseus}}' halves. The other is {{p|Palkia}}.
==Origin==
Dialga is based after a [[wp:dragon|dragon]] with a [[wp:diamond|diamond]].
===Name origin===
The ''Dia'' in its name is derived from the word ''diamond'', even though the Japanese word for diamond is
ダイヤモンド ''daiyamondo''.


=External links=
==External links==
* [[wp:Dialga|Article on Wikipedia]]


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