Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raid guide is useful for players wishing to battle against this powerful raif boss as it returns to Niantic's mobile game. The Pokemon Diamond mascot will take over Gyms around you from 10 am local time on November 18 until 10 am local time on November 27, 2024. You can enter these battles with up to 19 other players and can be joined either remotely or in person.

This Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raid guide covers everything you need to know about challenging this raid boss and coming out on top.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raid weaknesses

Dialga Origin Forme (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Dialga Origin in Pokemon GO?

Dialga Origin is a Steel- and Dragon-type Pocket Monster, which means it takes super effective damage from Ground- and Fighting-type moves. It also resists Bug-, Electric-, Flying-, Normal, Psychic-, Rock-, Steel-, Water, Grass-, and Poison-type damage, so steer clear of these.

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Dialga Origin stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Dialga Origin has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 53,394
• Attack: 270
• Defense: 225
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath and Metal Claw
• Charged Attacks: Draco Meteor, Iron Head, and Thunder

You get 300 seconds to take down the Dialga Origin. With the appropriate counters, you can also solo defeat Dialga Origin in Pokemon GO 5-star raids.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raids

The best Pocket Monsters to counter tier-four Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raids are Primal Groudon and Mega Lucario. Here is a breakdown of the best options.

Best Ground-type counters to Dialga Origin

• Primal or regular or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High-Horsepower

Here's the search string to find the best Ground-type counters in your collection:

• Ground&@Ground&cp2000-

Best Fighting-type counters to Dialga Origin

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Mega Heracross with Counter and Megahorn
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Here's the search string to find the best Fighting-type counters in your collection:

• Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Dialga Origin Forme (Image via TPC)

Based on the prevailing weather conditions and IVs, the CP of the Origin Dialga spawn will lie between the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 2,246 - 2,337 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Snowy and Windy): 2,807 - 2,921 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Dialga Origin raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Dialga Origin raids:

• No weather boost: 2,337 CP
• Weather boosted (Snowy and Windy): 2,921 CP.

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Can Dialga Origin be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Dialga Origin encounters can be found after defeating 5-star Raids. The odds of finding one are approximately 1-in-20 or 5%.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters