Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Dialga

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Dialga.

SteelDragon
Dialga Pokémon sprite

Dialga

#0483

Quick answer

Dialga is best pressured by Fighting and Ground-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fighting×2Ground×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Fighting×2Ground×2

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Fire type iconFire1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.25x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0x

Recommended practical counters

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Resists both STABsBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Steel 0.5x, Dragon 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Steel 0.5x, Dragon 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×2Ground×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fighting type pageGround type page

Counter notes for Dialga

  • Dialga is a Steel / Dragon Pokémon with 90 base Speed and stronger special attack (150 Sp. Atk). Fighting and Ground attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Dialga has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Steel / Dragon STAB.
  • Known abilities include Pressure and Telepathy. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Steel / Dragon unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Dialga has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Steel / Dragon matchup.

What not to use

Poison×0Grass×0.25Normal×0.5Water×0.5Electric×0.5Flying×0.5Psychic×0.5Bug×0.5Rock×0.5Steel×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Dialga weakness chartDialga PokédexSteel / Dragon countersFighting type pageGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Dialga?

Dialga is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting and Ground (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Steel / Dragon STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Dialga?

Fighting and Ground are the strongest attacking types against Dialga, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Dialga super-effectively?

Dialga has 2 super-effective attacking options: Fighting and Ground. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Steel / Dragon STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Dialga counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Dialga?

Avoid relying on Poison, Grass, Normal, Water, and Electric attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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