Dialga vs Heatran: 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
Heatran
#485
Heatran
Fire Steel
Lava Dome Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 91
120 Attack 90
120 Defense 106
150 Sp. Atk 130
100 Sp. Def 106
90 Speed 77
680 Total (BST) 600

Dialga wins 5 stats, Heatran wins 1 stat.

Dialga attacking Heatran

0.5x

Not very effective

Heatran attacking Dialga

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 DialgaHeatran
Height5.4m1.7m
Weight683.0kg430.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Dialga

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

  • Dialga has a higher base stat total (680 vs 600).
  • Dialga wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Dialga is faster (90 vs 77 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Dialga is ranked #95 (on 0.1% of teams), Heatran 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 Heatran — FAQ

Is Dialga better than Heatran?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Dialga is the better overall pick. Dialga has a higher base stat total (680 vs 600); Dialga wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Dialga or Heatran?

Heatran has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Dialga is faster (90 vs 77 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Dialga or Heatran have better stats?

Dialga has the higher base stat total (680 vs 600). Dialga is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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