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Cards/Dialga
Dialga card from the Mega Evolution set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Dialga

Time-traveling defender with a powerful burst attack

Metal140 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Defends with high HP, but can also unleash an extra-damaging attack by moving its Energy to the deck.

Useful for setting up long-term strategies.

Signature attack

Chrono Burst

You may shuffle all Energy attached to this Pokémon into your deck and have this attack do 80 more damage. (80+ damage)

Dialga can temporarily remove its own Energy to boost this powerful attack, making it a versatile choice for complex decks.

Attacks

M
Beam30
MMC
Chrono Burst80+

You may shuffle all Energy attached to this Pokémon into your deck and have this attack do 80 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on strategic play and energy management. Can be a key card in Mega Evolution strategies.

Strengths
  • High HP provides defense
  • Flexible attack option
  • Can manage energy
Watch out for
  • Expensive to use without enough Metal Energy
  • Energy may need to be shuffled back into the deck
Pro tip

Plan ahead by ensuring you have enough Metal Energy for Chrono Burst, or consider using it as a last-ditch powerful attack.

From the Pokédex

Dialga is known as the 'Lord of Time' and can manipulate time to its advantage.

Note for the parent

This card is best used when you need a strong attack with the potential for extra damage, but be mindful of its Energy cost.

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