Kyogre vs Dialga
Dialga has the higher base stat total (680 vs 670), they have the same Speed (142 at Level 50), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Kyogre: ½× at best against Dialga; Dialga: 1× at best against Kyogre).
A frequent fan matchup between two box-art legendaries.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Kyogre | Dialga |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 100 |
| Attack | 100 | 120 (higher) |
| Defense | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 140 (higher) | 100 |
| Speed | 90 | 90 |
| Total | 670 | 680 (higher) |
| Bulk | 330 (higher) | 320 |
Who has the edge?
Dialga has the higher Attack (120 vs 100) and resists Kyogre’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Kyogre has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 320).
Kyogre is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 320)
Dialga is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 100)
- resists Kyogre’s own-type moves (½× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Kyogre: Drizzle; Dialga: Pressure, Telepathy), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Kyogre and Dialga both reach 142 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Kyogre | Dialga |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Kyogre (Water) attacking Dialga
Water ½×. Using only its own type, Kyogre hits Dialga for ½× with Water moves (not very effective).
Dialga (Steel/Dragon) attacking Kyogre
Steel ½×, Dragon 1×. Using only its own types, Dialga hits Kyogre for ½× with Steel moves (not very effective) and 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Kyogre: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
- Dialga: Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Kyogre
- Drizzle. Summons rain for five turns upon entering battle (eight with a Damp Rock).
Dialga
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Dialga is taller (5.4 m vs 4.5 m for Kyogre), and Dialga is heavier (683 kg vs 352 kg for Kyogre).
| Detail | Kyogre | Dialga |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 4.5 m | 5.4 m |
| Weight | 352 kg | 683 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Kyogre (does not evolve) | Dialga (does not evolve) |
Kyogre (#0382) is a Water-type Sea Basin Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Kyogre does not evolve.
Dialga (#0483) is a Steel/Dragon-type Temporal Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a Legendary Pokémon. Dialga does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Kyogre and Dialga in the Compare tool
- Kyogre and Dialga Pokédex pages
- Water type · Steel/Dragon weaknesses
- Speed tiers