Pokémon GO: Defeating Dialga – The 20 Best Counters in the Raid Guide

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In Pokémon GO, you can encounter Dialga in Level 5 raids. We at MeinMMO will show you the best counters and movesets against the legendary raid boss.

What kind of Pokémon is Dialga? Dialga is a legendary Pokémon from the 4th generation, belonging to the Steel and Dragon types. The monster does not have a pre-evolution or further evolution.

To defeat it as quickly as possible in Level 5 raids, we have listed the best counters against Dialga below.

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Defeating Dialga in Raid – Best Counters

  1. Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+
  2. Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  3. Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  4. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  5. Mega Falinks with Counter and Brick Break+
  6. Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
  7. Mega Gallade with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
  8. Mega Mewtwo Y with Counter and Focus Blast
  9. Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  10. Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  11. Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  12. Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
  13. Shadow Excadrill with Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
  14. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  15. Landorus Therian with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
  16. Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  17. Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Aura Sphere
  18. Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Earthquake
  19. Mega Delphox with Fire Spin and Mystical Fire+
  20. Shadow Conkeldurr with Force Palm and Dynamic Punch

What weakness does Dialga have? Since Dialga belongs to the Steel and Dragon Pokémon types, it is particularly weak to Fighting and Ground attacks. Therefore, you should use these in battle.

Is there a Shiny Dialga? Yes, with some luck, you can encounter a shiny specimen after the battle. It is easily recognizable by its green body.

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Dialga normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters and a high trainer level, experienced players can defeat Dialga with just three. However, to make it a bit easier, you should gather a few more players for assistance. Then Dialga shouldn’t be a problem for you and should be defeated relatively quickly. By the way: It’s worth having Dialga on your team, as the Steel and Dragon Pokémon is among the best Dragon attackers in the game.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Pokebattler