Dialga vs Giratina Altered: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Dialga is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Dialga
#483
Dialga
Steel Dragon
Temporal Pokémon
Giratina Altered
#487
Giratina Altered
Ghost Dragon
Renegade Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 150
120 Attack 100
120 Defense 120
150 Sp. Atk 100
100 Sp. Def 120
90 Speed 90
680 Total (BST) 680

Dialga wins 2 stats, Giratina Altered wins 2 stats, 2 tied.

Dialga attacking Giratina Altered

2x

Super effective!

Giratina Altered attacking Dialga

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 DialgaGiratina Altered
Height5.4m4.5m
Weight683.0kg750.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Dialga

Dialga is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Dialga hits Giratina Altered for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Dialga is ranked #95 (on 0.1% of teams), Giratina Altered is outside the usage rankings.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Dialga vs Giratina Altered — FAQ

Is Dialga better than Giratina Altered?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Dialga is the better overall pick. Dialga hits Giratina Altered for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.

Who would win a battle, Dialga or Giratina Altered?

Dialga has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Both have identical 90 base Speed.

Does Dialga or Giratina Altered have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 680. Dialga wins 2 individual stats, Giratina Altered wins 2. Giratina Altered is bulkier, while Dialga hits harder.

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