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 Held Items | |
Best Nature | Hasty ↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Soft Sand ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
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 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.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Diglett Lv. 23-25 | |
![]() 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.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
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 | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
1 | Scratch | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
4 | Growl | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack. |
8 | Astonish | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
12 | Mud-Slap | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
16 | Bulldoze | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
20 | Sucker Punch | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack. |
24 | Slash | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
28 | Sandstorm | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
32 | Dig | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
36 | Earth Power | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
40 | Earthquake | Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
44 | Fissure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits. |
Diglett TM Moves
List of Moves Diglett can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM26 | Earthquake | Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May poison opponent. |
TM37 | Sandstorm | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
TM76 | Stealth Rock | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. |
TM80 | Rock Slide | Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM83 | Bulldoze | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM93 | Cut | Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Diglett Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Diglett can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Ancient Power | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all user's stats at once. |
Headbutt | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Final Gambit | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints. |
Memento | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack. |
Hone Claws | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Accuracy. |
Screech | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Defense. |
Beat Up | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Each Pokémon in your party attacks. |
Uproar | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
Astonish | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Reversal | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
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