Origin Forme Dialga is a Steel- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hisui region. Radiant light caused Dialga to take on a form bearing a striking resemblance to the creator Pokémon, and it now wields colossal strength. Match that colossal strength with colossal knowledge by learning which Pokémon will be most effective in Raid Battles against Origin Forme Dialga, how to catch it after winning a Raid Battle, and how best to use the Temporal Pokémon after you’ve caught it. While it shares the same type as Dialga, Origin Forme Dialga can learn Roar of Time, a Charged Attack with an Adventure Effect that pauses the timers on Incense, Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Daily Adventure Incense, extending their duration.

Which Pokémon to Use in a Dialga Raid in Pokémon GO

As a Steel- and Dragon-type Pokémon, Origin Forme Dialga is vulnerable to Fighting- and Ground-type attacks. When choosing six Pokémon for your Dialga Raid Battle lineup, it helps to choose Pokémon that have a Fast Attack and a Charged Attack of one of these types if you want to deal as much damage as possible. It’s not necessary to choose only Fighting- or Ground-type Pokémon, but a Pokémon that shares a type with these attacks will benefit from a same-type attack bonus, which will allow these attacks to deal an additional 20% damage.

If you have multiple Pokémon that know Fighting- or Ground-type attacks, choose the Pokémon with the highest CP and best overall stats. Remember that speed of victory affects how many Premier Balls you will receive at the conclusion of a successful Raid Battle, so bring your strongest Pokémon and defeat Origin Forme Dialga as quickly as you can.

When you challenge a Raid Boss while you’re in a party, Party Power can give your Charged Attacks a boost. When you have more party members in a raid, your Party Power charges more quickly—when you activate it, your next Charged Attack will deal even more damage! To get the most out of Party Power, it’s a great idea to take on Raid Battles with friends.

It’s also worth noting that when you include a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in your raid lineup, all Pokémon of the same type participating in the raid receive a damage boost while that Mega-Evolved Pokémon is battling the Raid Boss. With their substantial CP, Mega-Evolved Pokémon are already a terrific asset in raids, but this added damage boost for other Trainers’ Pokémon can also be significant in Raid Battles where you’re up against the clock.

Make the Most of Premier Balls and Berries

After a successful Origin Forme Dialga raid, you’ll have a limited number of Premier Balls you can use to catch Dialga, so make each one count. You can earn extra Premier Balls by battling with friends and defeating Dialga more quickly.

In an encounter with Origin Forme Dialga, your chance of catching it is greatest when the target ring is small enough for you to score Excellent Throws. Throwing Curveballs can improve your chances even more. But work within your abilities—if you don’t think you can reliably make Excellent Curveball Throws, aim for Nice Throws or Great Throws rather than risk missing the target ring completely.

Origin Forme Dialga isn’t going to make it easy on you by sitting still while you’re trying to catch it. Don’t waste your Premier Balls by throwing them while it’s moving around. Watch Dialga to get a feel for its cycle of movement and the pauses in between the cycles. During one of these pauses, wait for the target ring to reappear, and then throw as it starts to shrink to increase your odds of making a Great Throw or an Excellent Throw.

Berries can help you catch Origin Forme Dialga. A Razz Berry will make Dialga easier to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will make it much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws, a Nanab Berry will calm Dialga, making its movements less erratic and allowing you to make precise throws more easily. If you need extra Dialga Candy, using a Silver Pinap Berry will make easier to catch and grant you extra Candy when you catch it.

Buddy Pokémon with a Buddy Level of Great Buddy or higher have the Catch Assist Perk. If a Pokémon—even a Legendary Pokémon—deflects a Poké Ball, your buddy might bounce it back for a second catch opportunity!

Like all Legendary Pokémon, Origin Forme Dialga is tricky to catch, so don’t be discouraged if it escapes. Get a second wind by stocking up on useful items—like Max Potions, Max Revives, and Golden Razz Berries—and try again.

What to Do with Dialga Once You’ve Caught It

As a Steel- and Dragon-type Pokémon, Origin Forme Dialga is resistant to a whopping 10 types of damage: Normal, Water, Grass, Electric, Poison, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, and Steel. Combined with its incredibly high max CP—among the highest in Pokémon GO—this lengthy list of resistances makes Origin Forme Dialga a stalwart choice in raids. With the ability to learn both Steel-type and Dragon-type Fast Attacks and Charged Attacks, Origin Forme Dialga can be used as either a Steel-type attacker or Dragon-type attacker.

When it comes to the GO Battle League, Origin Forme Dialga’s CP is too high for the Great League and its stats aren’t ideal for the Ultra League, with Charged Attacks that take a little too long to power up. However, Origin Forme Dialga dominates the Master League, proving a formidable foe to many of the most prominent Pokémon in that format. It has an advantage against most Dragon types as well as powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo, Dialga in its regular form, Giratina, and Zygarde. While Ground-type Pokémon like Groudon can certainly pose a danger, it’s quite feasible to build a team that accounts for that threat.

Whether you plan on using Origin Forme Dialga in raids or the Master League, it’s important to power it up as much as possible if you want to maximize its effectiveness. This will require lots of Stardust and Dialga Candy, given its high total max CP. Additionally, equipping Origin Forme Dialga with two Charged Attacks is especially important in the GO Battle League. The Dragon-type Fast Attack Dragon Breath is a popular choice, and Iron Head and Roar of Time are used frequently as Charged Attacks for Origin Forme Dialga in the Master League. However, choosing the attacks that best fit your team build and strategy is always the best decision.

Good luck with your next Raid Battle, and remember to check Pokemon.co.uk/strategy for more Pokémon GO, video game, and Pokémon TCG tips.