Diggersby: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP85160–192280–374

Atk5668–118105–232

Def7787–141143–278

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD7787–141143–278

Spe7888–143144–280

Total423Higher than 45% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

NormalGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FightingGrassIceWater

Resists

½×

PoisonRock

Immune to

0×

ElectricGhost

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFlyingGroundBugSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 78); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+143Max130No SP98Min88Scarf214Tailwind286

At max Speed, Diggersby outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon has no item, it finds one used by an adjacent Pokémon this turn.
Everything about Pickup →
Other Pokémon with Pickup 18
Meowth Aipom Teddiursa Phanpy Zigzagoon Linoone Pachirisu Ambipom Munchlax Lillipup Bunnelby Dedenne Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Pikipek Trumbeak Tandemaus Greavard
If this Pokémon eats a Berry, it restores 1/3 of its max HP after the Berry's effect.
Everything about Cheek Pouch →
Other Pokémon with Cheek Pouch 5
Bunnelby Dedenne Skwovet Greedent Maushold
This Pokémon's Attack is doubled.
Everything about Huge Power →
Other Pokémon with Huge Power 6
Mega Starmie Marill Azumarill Azurill Mega Mawile Bunnelby

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#219 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (32.6%) · (96.2%) · Adamant (54.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (30.9%)

Moves Earthquake, Ice Punch, High Horsepower, Protect

Singles

#124 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (67.4%) · (99.7%) · Adamant (79.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (46%)

Moves Earthquake, Ice Punch, Quick Attack, Thunder Punch

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.3% of teams · rank #142 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Earthquake
Quick Attack
Swords Dance
Thunder Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.4%
Rated 1500+0.36%
Rated 1630+0.3%
Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.3%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe64.4%
Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe7.6%
Adamant 31 HP / 32 Atk / 3 SpD7.1%
Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe5.2%
Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe3.8%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0659BunnelbyNormal
1. Level 20
  #0660DiggersbyNormalGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Laser FocusUntil the end of the next turn, user's moves crit.NormalStatus——30

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

9Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

12Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

15FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

18Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

23Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

28DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

33BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5

38Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

43Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

48EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

53Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10

58Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 52

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM03Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM04Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM05Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM49Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM52BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM53Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM56U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR04SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TR07Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR23SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TR67Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TR73Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TR81Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

TR86Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TR94High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

Tutor 1

TutorScorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

Biology

Diggersby are rabbit-esque Pokémon that are said to be as powerful as an excavator and can lift boulders weighing one ton with their ears. They are popular with construction workers.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Digging Pokémon
: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown

: —

Central Kalos#011Galar#049Lumiose#014

The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.
Shield
With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It’s a huge help during tunnel construction.
Sword
As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it’s finished digging, it lounges lazily.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Diggersby
Japanese: ホルード
Japanese (romaji): Horudo
Korean: 파르토
Chinese (Traditional): 掘地兔
Chinese (Simplified): 掘地兔
French: Excavarenne
German: Grebbit
Spanish: Diggersby
Italian: Diggersby

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 2 HP
: 127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 148
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Bunnelby: Level 20.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 15 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60

Sword 15 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 22Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 27

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 22Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 27

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.