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No. 0050

Diglett

Mole Pokémon

BaseAlolan
Diglett official artwork
Official art

Diglett is a Ground-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Water, Grass and Ice, with a base stat total of 265. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ground
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
0.8 kg 1.8 lbs
Base stat total
265 Higher than 7% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Pokédex entryFireRed / Shield
It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.
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Base stats

HP1085–117130–224
Atk5567–117103–229
Def2540–8449–163
SpA3549–9567–185
SpD4558–10685–207
Spe95103–161175–317
Total265Higher than 7% of Pokémon
HP10Atk55Def25Spe95SpD45SpA35

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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GrassIceWater

Resists

½×
PoisonRock

Immune to

0×
Electric
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Diglett outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Diglett against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Diglett · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Diglett · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Diglett · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

  1. #0050DiglettGround
    1. Level 26
      #0051DugtrioGround

Moves

Level up 13

1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
8Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
12Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
16Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
20Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
24SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
28SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
32DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
36Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
40EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
44FissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
EggFinal GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5
EggHeadbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
EggHone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

Biology

Diglett is a mole-like Pokémon that is almost exclusively seen in the ground. Its body is a "brown, oblong shape", and is always seen sticking out of the ground with its whole body unable to be seen; no one has ever seen the full body of a Diglett. It has two eyes, a round nose and a neutral expression.

Its evolved form, Dugtrio, is a composition of three Diglett put together. Some farmers like to use Diglett and Dugtrio to plough the soil for crops to grow, and some consider them pests for eating crops. Wiglett is said to have a strong resemblance to Diglett, but this resemblance is a coincidence, and it is not actually related to Diglett.

Design & origin

While Rhydon was the first Pokémon designed for the first games in the series, Diglett was originally designed as a childhood sketch by designer Shigeki Morimoto, including a flip book animation. It has a simplistic design.

Forms

Alolan Diglett

GroundSteel
BST 265

DebutGen VII · Sun & Moon

Alolan Diglett strongly resembles the original, though it now has three golden hairs growing from its head. These hairs are made of metal and act as sensors that can detect change in the environment. Alolan Diglett is sensitive to sunlight and thus spends most of its time underground.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon, Diglett and Dugtrio · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Mole Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Cave
Pal Park area
Mountain
Kanto#050Original Johto#132Updated Johto#134Mountain Kalos#001Original Alola#071Original Melemele#071Original Akala#029Original Ula’ula#038Original Poni#022Updated Alola#085Updated Melemele#085Updated Akala#029Updated Ula’ula#038Updated Poni#031Let’s Go Kanto#050Galar#164Paldea#148Blueberry#066

  1. 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.

    Ultra Moon

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

    Ultra Sun

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

    Moon

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

    Sun

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

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

    FireRed · Shield

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

    Emerald

  8. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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

    Crystal

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

    Silver · SoulSilver · Sword

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

    Gold · HeartGold · Y

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

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

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

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

English
Diglett
Japanese
ディグダ
Japanese (romaji)
Digda
Korean
디그다
Chinese (Traditional)
地鼠
Chinese (Simplified)
地鼠
French
Taupiqueur
German
Digda
Spanish
Diglett
Italian
Diglett

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 Spe
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
53
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
Red 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
Shield 6 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 8–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 4Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 17
Sword 6 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 8–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 4Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 17
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–18
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–18
SoulSilver 4 areas
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19
  • Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
  • Vermilion CitySmashing rocks · Lv 24–37
HeartGold 4 areas
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19
  • Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
  • Vermilion CitySmashing rocks · Lv 24–37
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
FireRed 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
Crystal 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–32
Silver 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19
Gold 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19
Yellow 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
Blue 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
Red 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22

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.