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Diglett.

national dex #050 · gen I
BST 265 · ground
Diglett official artwork
ground
#050 · gen I
Profile
HP
10
ATK
55
DEF
25
SPA
35
SPD
45
SPE
95
BST 265 · best Speed 95 · worst HP 10 · meters scale to 200

Diglett is weak to Water, Grass, Ice and resists Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typingground
AbilitiesSand Veil, Arena Trap, Sand Force
Height, weight0.2 m / 0.8 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Diglett base stats

BST 265 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP10130224
Atk55103229
Def2549163
SpA3567185
SpD4585207
Spe95175317
BST265bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Diglett weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat2
ele0
gra2
ice2
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Water, Grass, Ice
Resists
Poison, Rock
Immune to
Electric

Diglett abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Sand VeilIncreases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Arena TrapPrevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by flying-types and Pokémon in the air.
Sand ForcehiddenStrengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Diglett evolution line

2 stages

Diglett evolves into Dugtrio: level it up to 26 or higher. How to evolve Diglett, every game

Best Diglett moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
groundEarthquakePHYS100
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
groundDigPHYS80
groundStomping TantrumPHYS75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
rockStone EdgePHYS100
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
poisonSludge BombSPEC90

Diglett moves

gen 9 · 80 moves · 14 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 10 egg · 13 tutor
52 moves · Diglett appears in 15 games
ScratchL1AstonishL8AgilityL12GrowlL15BulldozeL18Mud SlapL25Sand AttackL25Sucker PunchL25SandstormL28DigL34Earth PowerL36SlashL37EarthquakeL41FissureL49Ancient PowereggBody SlamTMCharmTMCurseTMDouble EdgeTMEndeavorTMEndureeggFacadeTMFinal GambiteggFoul PlayTMHeadbutteggHelping HandTMHone ClawseggMementoeggMud ShotTMProtectTMRestTMReversaleggRock BlastTMRock SlideeggRock TombTMSand TombTMScorching SandsTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSmack DownTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMUproaregg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Level 8
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 12
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 15
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20Level 18
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 25
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Level 25
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 25
SandstormrockSTAT--10Level 28
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10Level 34
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Level 36
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 37
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10Level 41
FissureSTABgroundPHYS-30%5Level 49
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FissureSTABgroundPHYS-30%5TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
HeadbuttnormalPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Rock BlastrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Smack DownrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Egg
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
Final GambitfightingSPEC-100%5Egg
HeadbuttnormalPHYS70100%15Egg
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15Egg
MementodarkSTAT-100%10Egg
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Egg
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Egg
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Diglett Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.

Shield

It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

It chews on plant roots underground. Farmers whose vegetables are vulnerable find it can be quite a pest.

Moon

Many farmers cherish and nurture Diglett because its droppings enrich the soil it lives in.

Ultra Sun

It travels through tunnels that it digs underground. It hates sunlight, so it comes out only after the sun goes down.

Ultra Moon

Around their crops, farmers plant the kind of tree that Diglett like to eat as a way of getting Diglett to plow the fields for them.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Generation VI3 entries
X

Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.

Y

Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple— wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.

HeartGold

Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.

SoulSilver

If a DIGLETT digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

DIGLETT are raised in most farms. The reason is simple - wherever this POKéMON burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.

Emerald

DIGLETT are raised in most farms. The reason is simple--wherever they burrow, the soil is left perfectly tilled for growing delicious crops.

FireRed

It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.

LeafGreen

Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.

Silver

If a DIGLETT DIGS through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.

Crystal

It digs under­ ground and chews on tree roots, sticking its head out only when the sun isn't bright.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.

Yellow

It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Diglett species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBrown
ShapeBlob
HabitatCave
Height0.2 m (0'08")
Weight0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience53
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#050
Kanto#050
Johto#132
Johto (HGSS)#134
Kalos Mountain#001
Alola (SM)#071
Melemele#071
Akala#029
Ula'ula#038
Poni#022
Alola (USUM)#085
Melemele (USUM)#085
Akala (USUM)#029
Ula'ula (USUM)#038
Poni (USUM)#031
Let's Go Kanto#050
Galar#164
Paldea#148
Blueberry#066
Wild held items
Soft Sand5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread55 Atk / 35 SpA
Best statSpeed 95good
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Diglett

Diglett is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops. Diglett stands 0.2 m (0'08") tall and weighs 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Diglett base stats

Diglett has a base stat total of 265, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 95 (good), while its lowest is HP at 10 (poor). Diglett is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Diglett weaknesses and resistances

As a Ground-type, Diglett is weak to Water, Grass, Ice-type moves, resists Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Diglett 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Diglett abilities

Diglett's abilities include Sand Veil, Arena Trap, Sand Force. Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.. Arena Trap prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by flying-types and Pokémon in the air. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Force, which strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Diglett moves and learnset

Diglett can learn 80 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 43 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power), Stomping Tantrum (Ground, 75 power). For coverage, Diglett can learn Double Edge (Normal), Stone Edge (Rock), Foul Play (Dark).

Training Diglett

Diglett has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Diglett yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Diglett belongs to the Ground egg group. Diglett is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Diglett → Dugtrio). Wild Diglett may be found holding Soft Sand.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Diglett. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Diglett, or use the team builder to see how Diglett fits into your squad.

Tools for Diglett
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