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Dugtrio

Abilities

Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force(Hidden)
Height: 0.7 m (2'04")
Weight: 33.3 kg (73.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 149
Base Stats
HP35
Atk100
Def50
SpA50
SpD70
Spe120
BST425
EV Yield: 2 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
180274
Atk
184328
Def
94218
SpA
94218
SpD
130262
Spe
220372

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Brown
Shape
Heads
Habitat
Cave
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
50 (19.6%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
149
EV Yield
2 Spe
Height
0.7 m (2'04")
Weight
33.3 kg (73.4 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir
wat2
ele0
gra2
ice2
fig
poi½
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc½
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Water, Grass, Ice
Resists: Poison, Rock
Immune to: Electric
Abilities
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.

Sand ForceHidden Ability

Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries23 entries

Generation VII

Sun

This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It’s the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles.

Moon

Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground.

Ultra Sun

While the three of them normally get along splendidly, on rare occasions a huge fight will break out over which head gets to eat first.

Ultra Moon

Dugtrio’s heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It’s reported that this triggers an earthquake.

Generation VIII

Sword

A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.

Shield

These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it’s like underground.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.

Yellow

A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.

Generation II

Gold

Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.

Silver

Extremely power­ ful, they can DIG through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.

Crystal

These DIGLETT triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

DUGTRIO are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.

Emerald

Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground.

FireRed

In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.

LeafGreen

A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.

HeartGold

Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.

SoulSilver

Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.

Generation VI

X

In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.

Y

Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.

Moves (Gen 9)74 moves

Level Up

17 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchnorP40100%35
1Tri AttacknorS80100%10
1Night SlashdarP70100%15
7AstonishghoP30100%15
12AgilitypsyN30
15GrowlnorN100%40
18BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
25Sand AttackgroN100%15
25Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
25Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
26Sand TombSTABgroP3585%15
30SandstormrocN10
40DigSTABgroP80100%10
42Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
45SlashnorP70100%20
51EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
64FissureSTABgroP30%5

TM / HM

44 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
CharmfaiN100%20
CurseghoN10
DigSTABgroP80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
EndeavornorP100%5
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
FissureSTABgroP30%5
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Mud ShotSTABgroS5595%15
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
ProtectnorN10
RestpsyN5
ReversalfigP100%15
Rock BlastrocP2590%10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
Sand TombSTABgroP3585%15
SandstormrocN10
Scorching SandsSTABgroS70100%10
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombpoiS90100%10
Sludge WavepoiS95100%10
Smack DownrocP50100%15
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Swords DancenorN20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
Throat ChopdarP80100%15
Tri AttacknorS80100%10
UproarnorS90100%10

Move Tutor

13 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Scorching SandsSTABgroS70100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
UproarnorS90100%10
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Dugtrio may be holding when encountered.

Soft Sand
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
Pokedex Numbers
National#051
Kanto#051
Johto#133
Johto (HGSS)#135
Kalos Mountain#002
Alola (SM)#072
Melemele#072
Akala#030
Ula'ula#039
Poni#023
Alola (USUM)#086
Melemele (USUM)#086
Akala (USUM)#030
Ula'ula (USUM)#039
Poni (USUM)#032
Let's Go Kanto#051
Galar#165
Paldea#149
Blueberry#067
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

groEarthquake100 powP
groEarth Power90 powS
groDig80 powP
groStomping Tantrum75 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
rocStone Edge100 powP
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About Dugtrio

Dugtrio is a Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground. Dugtrio stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 33.3 kg (73.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Dugtrio Base Stats

Dugtrio has a base stat total of 425, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 35 (poor). Dugtrio excels as a physical attacker. Dugtrio is extremely fast with a base Speed of 120.

Dugtrio Weaknesses & Resistances

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

Dugtrio Abilities

Dugtrio'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.

Dugtrio Moves & Learnset

Dugtrio can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, 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, Dugtrio can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Dugtrio

Dugtrio has a moderate capture rate of 50 (19.6%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Dugtrio yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Dugtrio belongs to the Ground egg group. Dugtrio is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Diglett → Dugtrio). Wild Dugtrio may be found holding Soft Sand.

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