Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Diglett

Diglett

Mole Pokémon

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.

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Diglett Stats & Abilities
Diglett Evolutions
Diglett Locations
Diglett Weakness
Diglett Best Moves
Diglett Level Up Moves
Diglett TM Moves
Diglett Egg Moves
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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
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
Best Held Items	Earth Plate Iron Ball Soft Sand
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Soft Sand
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
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
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.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Diglett	Level 26 →	Dugtrio

Where To Find Diglett in BDSP

Diglett has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 52-54 Dugtrio, within the Route 228 location using the Walking method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 228	100 - 20%	Diglett Lv. 23-25
Route 228	5 - 1%	Dugtrio Lv. 52-54

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.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Water Grass Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Rock
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Diglett Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Celebi
S	Manaphy
S	Articuno

What pokemon is Diglett Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou
S	Regirock
A	Electivire

Best Moves Diglett in BDSP

Best Moveset for Diglett Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Diglett Lv Up Moves

Diglett TM Moves

Diglett Egg Moves

Diglett Level Up Moves

List of Moves Diglett can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Sand Attack	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
4	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
8	Astonish	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
12	Mud-Slap	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
16	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
20	Sucker Punch	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
24	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
28	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
32	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
36	Earth Power	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
40	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
44	Fissure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.

Diglett TM Moves

List of Moves Diglett can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Diglett Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Diglett can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Headbutt	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Final Gambit	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
Memento	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.
Hone Claws	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
Beat Up	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
Uproar	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
Astonish	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Reversal	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.

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