Dialga is a dual Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO. With Dialga having two different types, the Pokemon also has a large array of strengths and weaknesses to familiarize yourself with. This guide will provide information on the best Movesets and Counters for Dialga in Pokemon GO.
Pokemon GO – The Best Movesets and Counters for Dialga
The best moveset to use with Dialga in Pokemon GO is Metal Claw and Draco Meteor. These moves provide high DPS output and Same-Type attack bonuses compared to other moves like Thunder and Iron Head. While Dialga has another Quick move that benefits from Same-Type attack bonuses and had slightly higher DPS, it also has lower EPS. Likewise, while Iron Head has slightly lower EPS, it also deals far less damage than Draco Meteor.
What Counters Dialga?
Since Dialga is a Steel and Dragon-type, it is weak against Fighting and Ground-type moves. Both of these types deal 160% increased damage during battles. However, Dialga is strong against ten different types, with Poison, Rock and Grass being the least effective. With this in mind, the following Pokemon are examples of those that are strong against Dialga in Pokemon GO:
- Lucario
- Landorus
- Conkeldurr
- Breloom
- Excadrill
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Don’t worry if you do not currently have any of the above Pokemon in your party. While these are some examples of Pokemon that are effective against Dialga, there are many others that work as alternatives. Any Pokemon with Fighting and Ground-type moves are still effective against Dialga. However, avoid using other move types like Poison, Rock and Grass against Dialga. The following is a full list of types that are ineffective against Dialga:
- Normal
- Steel
- Grass
- Ice
- Dragon
- Dark
- Poison
- Rock
- Bug
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