Origin Forme Dialga Pokémon GO Raid Guide: Weakness and counters

Origin Forme Dialga is returning to Pokémon GO during the Into The Wild event and the GO Wild Global event. It returns alongside Origin Forme Palkia, and will be avaliable in Raids from November 18 until November 27.

Additionally, any Origin Forme Dialga caught in Pokémon GO before 11:59 PM local time on November 24 has a chance to know their signature move, Roar of Time.

This powerful attack is not only one of the best Dragon-type moves in the entire game, but it is also an Adventure Effect move. This move freezes all active timers for things such as Incense, Star Pieces and Lucky Eggs and is excellent to use during events.

In particular, Trainers have used this Adventure Effect to extend the duration of their Daily Adventure Incense. This allows them to hunt Shiny Galarian Birds in Pokémon GO.

So, here is everything you need to know to take on Origin Forme Dialga in Pokémon GO.

Origin Forme Dialga has a weakness to both Fighting and Ground-type attacks in Pokémon GO. It has a huge amount of resistances, including a double resistance to Grass and Poison-types. It's other standard resistances are to Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel and Water-type attacks.

Here are the best Origin Forme Dialga counters in Pokémon GO.

There are lots of great choices to take on Origin Forme Dialga in Pokémon GO. Mega Lucario is the best option you have, having debuted recently into the game. Make sure your Mega Lucario has its powerful attack, Force Palm.

Additionally, Primal Groudon or Mega Garchomp are also both very strong choices. Primal Groudon returns to Raids during the GO Wild Area if you need to stock up on some Mega Energy during the weekend.

Away from Mega Pokémon, Excadrill that has been spawning everywhere during the Simply Groundbreaking event is a good budget choice. As is Conkeldurr. Overall, you should have plenty of options avaliable.

Just bear in mind that with so many resistances in Pokémon GO, it is important to have a focused team when battling Origin Forme Dialga.

Yes, after debuting during the Sinnoh Tour, Origin Forme Dialga can be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Candy, and especially XL candy is very hard to come by for Pokémon that are locked behind raids. Dialga hasn't appeared in raids for a really long time. Origin Forme Dialga also has the new adventure effect abilities that will require candy to use.

Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for either Steel or Dragon types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.

Here are the Pokémon that you can mega evolve to get extra Dialga candy.

Two of these Mega Pokémon are both good counters for Origine Forme Dialga in Pokémon GO, but will also get you bonuses after the Raid. You should aim to have one of these two Mega Evolved if you are focusing on Dialga Raids during the coming days.

However, make sure that whichever you choose is Mega Level 3 to take advantage of the bonuses.

Origin Forme Dialga is a powerful Pokémon and you'll need plenty a decent group to take it on. For high level Trainers, ideally using Party Play, aim for at least a group of three.

For lower level Trainers, or those playing it safe, a group of at least five is the minimum we would suggest when taking on this Raid.

Here are the CP values for the illusive 100% IV Origin Forme Dialga in Pokémon GO.

Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.

Snowy weather might be possible during Origin Forme Dialga's latest apperance into Pokémon GO. Snowy weather is your best bet for taking on this Raid.

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