Rayquaza vs Dialga
Rayquaza and Dialga have the same base stat total (680), Rayquaza is faster (base Speed 95 vs 90), and Dialga’s Dragon moves hit Rayquaza for 2×, while Rayquaza’s own types do 1× damage to Dialga.
A frequent fan matchup between two dragon-themed legendaries.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rayquaza | Dialga |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 (higher) | 100 |
| Attack | 150 (higher) | 120 |
| Defense | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 100 (higher) |
| Speed | 95 (higher) | 90 |
| Total | 680 | 680 |
| Bulk | 285 | 320 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Rayquaza is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed) and has the higher Attack (150 vs 120), but Dialga has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (320 vs 285) and hits Rayquaza for 2× with its Dragon moves.
Rayquaza is ahead on
- is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 120)
Dialga is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (320 vs 285)
- hits Rayquaza for 2× with its Dragon moves
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 (Rayquaza: Air Lock; 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, Rayquaza has 147 Speed and Dialga has 142, so Rayquaza moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Rayquaza | Dialga |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 95 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 147 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying) attacking Dialga
Dragon 1×, Flying ½×. Using only its own types, Rayquaza hits Dialga for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and ½× with Flying moves (not very effective).
Dialga (Steel/Dragon) attacking Rayquaza
Steel 1×, Dragon 2×. Using only its own types, Dialga hits Rayquaza for 1× with Steel moves (normal damage) and 2× with Dragon moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Rayquaza: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 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
Rayquaza
- Air Lock. Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
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
Rayquaza is taller (7 m vs 5.4 m for Dialga), and Dialga is heavier (683 kg vs 206.5 kg for Rayquaza).
| Detail | Rayquaza | Dialga |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 7 m | 5.4 m |
| Weight | 206.5 kg | 683 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Rayquaza (does not evolve) | Dialga (does not evolve) |
Rayquaza (#0384) is a Dragon/Flying-type Sky High Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza and Dialga in the Compare tool
- Rayquaza and Dialga Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses · Steel/Dragon weaknesses
- Speed tiers