Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Diglett is a Ground Type Mole Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Diglett can be found with Sand Veil, Arena Trap and Sand Force as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 265 combined Base Stats.
Diglett Stats and Abilities
Based on Diglett Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Diglett Highest IV Stat is Speed 95 and the Lowest being Defense 25.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 10 | 130 | 224 |
E | Attack | 55 | 103 | 229 |
F | Defense | 25 | 49 | 163 |
F | Special Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Special Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 |
D | Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 |
F | Total | 265 |
Diglett | Detail |
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Best Nature | Hasty
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Soft Sand ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Sand Veil Ability 1 | Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type). |
Arena Trap Ability 2 | Arena Trap prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Raised Pokémon are not affected. |
Sand Force Hidden Ability | Sand Force raises the power of Ground, Rock and Steel type moves by 30% during a sandstorm. |
How To Evolve Diglett in BDSP
Diglett requires (Level 26) to evolve into Dugtrio.

Where To Find Diglett in BDSP
Diglett has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Diglett
Lv. 23-25
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Dugtrio
Lv. 52-54
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Diglett Weakness
Diglett is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Diglett to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Diglett Strong Against?
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Best Moves Diglett in BDSP
Best Moveset for Diglett Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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40 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
36 |
Earth Power
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
32 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
24 |
Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. |
Best Moveset for Diglett TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TM28 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM80 |
Rock Slide
| ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |



Diglett Level Up Moves
List of Moves Diglett can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Sand Attack
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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1 |
Scratch
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
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4 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
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8 |
Astonish
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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12 |
Mud-Slap
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Power:
30 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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16 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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20 |
Sucker Punch
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
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24 |
Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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28 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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32 |
Dig
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
|
36 |
Earth Power
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
|
40 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
|
44 |
Fissure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
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Diglett TM Moves
List of Moves Diglett can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
|
TM28 |
Dig
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
|
TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Diglett Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Diglett can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Ancient Power
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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Headbutt
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Final Gambit
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
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Memento
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.
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Hone Claws
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
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Screech
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 40
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
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Beat Up
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
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Uproar
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
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Astonish
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Reversal
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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