# Dialga - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dialga in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Dialga)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Dialga
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Dragon Pulse**: 95.860%
- **Protect**: 81.556%
- **Trick Room**: 62.668%
- **Flash Cannon**: 56.901%
- **Flamethrower**: 35.006%
- **Thunder**: 31.378%
- **Earth Power**: 7.711%
- **Substitute**: 7.458%
- **Draco Meteor**: 4.700%
- **Other**: 16.762%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 73.943%
- **Telepathy**: 26.057%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 44.346%
- **Adamant Orb**: 18.553%
- **Leftovers**: 7.894%
- **Shuca Berry**: 5.470%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.419%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.369%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.134%
- **Chesto Berry**: 2.868%
- **Mental Herb**: 2.636%
- **Other**: 3.310%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence-Mega**: 73.084%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 43.367%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 31.861%
- **Crobat**: 25.469%
- **Hitmontop**: 24.164%
- **Cresselia**: 23.080%

## FAQ for Dialga in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Dialga?
The most common moves for Dialga are Dragon Pulse, Protect, Trick Room, Flash Cannon. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Dialga?
Dialga is frequently paired with Salamence-Mega, Kyogre-Primal, Gengar-Mega, Crobat. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Dialga?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dialga?
The top build for Dialga features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/60/204/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 14.199% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dialga?
Dialga is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (73.943%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (44.346%).

### What is the most common role for Dialga?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Dialga often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Dialga?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dialga on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Dialga) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Dialga
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*