Dialga vs Palkia: 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
Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

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

Dialga wins 2 stats, Palkia wins 2 stats, 2 tied.

Dialga attacking Palkia

2x

Super effective!

Palkia attacking Dialga

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 DialgaPalkia
Height5.4m4.2m
Weight683.0kg336.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Dialga

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

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Dialga is ranked #95 (on 0.1% of teams), Palkia is ranked #98 (on 0.1% of teams).

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

Dialga vs Palkia — FAQ

Is Dialga better than Palkia?

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

Who would win a battle, Dialga or Palkia?

Dialga has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Palkia is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Dialga or Palkia have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 680. Dialga wins 2 individual stats, Palkia wins 2. Dialga is bulkier.

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