Best moveset for Dialga in Pokemon Go & is it any good?

Daniel Megarry
Dialga with its best moveset in Pokemon Go

One of the strongest Legendaries in Pokemon Go is Dialga, and knowing the best moveset for this powerful ‘mon will allow you to make the most out of it in the game.

Dialga has been regarded as one of the best Legendary Pokemon ever since it was introduced to the Pokemon franchise in Pokemon Diamond’s Sinnoh region, and many Pokemon Go players believe this ‘mon to be top addition to their teams especially when taking on the Master League.

Catching a Dialga is all well and good but the most important thing you’ll want to do is ensure that you’re using the very best moveset. With the right set of moves, Dialga can easily take down opponents and help you get through most in-game content, including PvP Battles, Gyms, and Raids.

Without further ado, here’s the best Dialga moveset in Pokemon Go.

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Dialga best moveset for PvP in Pokemon Go

The best moveset to teach Dialga for the Pokemon Go Battle League is Dragon Breath as a Fast Move combined with Iron Head and Draco Meteor as its two Charged Moves.

Dragon Breath is one of the best Fast Moves in the game and lets you dish out some solid STAB damage to any Dragon-type opponents you come across, so it’s pretty much essential to have if you want Dialga to become a champion.

When it comes to Charged Moves, Iron Head is the cheapest option which makes it good for baiting shields, while Draco Meteor is a devastating attack capable of one-shotting most opponents (just watch out for the Attack self-debuff).

Dialga best moveset for PvE in Pokemon Go

Dialga is best used as a Dragon-type attacker for Raids and Gyms, so the optimal moves for this setup are Dragon Breath as a Fast Move and Draco Meteor as a Charged Move.

Dialga can also be used as a decent Steel-type attacker, although it’s not quite as effective. For this setup, you’ll want Metal Claw as a Fast Move and Iron Head as a Charged Move.

Dialga Pokemon

All moves Dialga can learn in Pokemon Go

Dialga can learn two Fast Moves and three Charged Moves, which we’ve listed below:

Dialga Fast Moves

  • Dragon Breath (Dragon)
  • Metal Claw (Steel)

Dialga Charged Moves

  • Draco Meteor (Dragon)
  • Iron Head (Steel)
  • Thunder (Electric)

Is Dialga good in Pokemon Go?

Dialga is widely considered to be the best choice for the Master League in Pokemon Go, with a combination of brilliant stats, devastating Attack, and access to some incredibly powerful moves.

The main reason Dialga beats out other options in the Master League is because it’s a dragon that’s not weak to Dragon-type or Fairy-type moves, which are typically the major weaknesses of dragons.

Although we would usually recommend keeping Dialga’s focus on the Pokemon Go Battle League, it’s also a brilliant Dragon-type attacker in Raids and Gyms, even if Rayquaza remains slightly better.

Whatever you use it for, Dialga is one of the best Pokemon you can get in the game, so it’s always a good idea to have one in your collection.

That’s everything you need to know about the best moveset for Dialga in Pokemon Go! For more content on the game check out our guides below:

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About The Author

Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.