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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dugtrio

Dugtrio
Mole Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dugtrio is a Ground Type Mole Pokémon, with a 6.5% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Dugtrio can be found with Sand Veil, Arena Trap and Sand Force as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 425 combined Base Stats.

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Dugtrio Stats and Abilities

Based on Dugtrio Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Dugtrio Highest IV Stat is Speed 120 and the Lowest being Defense 50.

Tier Stat Base Min Max
F
HP35180274
C
Attack100184328
F
Defense5094218
F
Special Attack5094218
E
Special Defense70130262
B
Speed120220372
D
Total425
Dugtrio Detail
Best Nature
Hasty
+10% Speed
-10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes
Likes: Sweet
Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield2 Speed
Growth RateMedium Fast
Catch Rate50 (6.5% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg GroupsField
Egg Cycles20 (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 Dugtrio in BDSP

Diglett requires (Level 26) to evolve into Dugtrio.

Base Form Evolution Requirement First Evolution
Diglett
Level 26
Dugtrio

Where To Find Dugtrio in BDSP

Dugtrio has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the 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 Dugtrio Weakness

Dugtrio is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Dugtrio to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.

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 Dugtrio Weak Against?

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

What pokemon is Dugtrio Strong Against?

Tier Pokemon
S
Tyranitar
S
Zapdos
S
Raikou
S
Regirock
A
Electivire
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Best Moves Dugtrio in BDSP

Best Moveset for Dugtrio Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
48
Earthquake
Physical
150
100 10 Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
42
Earth Power
Special
135
100 10 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
36
Dig
Physical
120
100 10 Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
1
Tri Attack
Special
80
100 10 May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent.

Best Moveset for Dugtrio TM Moves based on Power.

TM Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
TM68
Giga Impact
Physical
150
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Special
150
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM26
Earthquake
Physical
150
100 10 Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM71
Stone Edge
Physical
100
80 5 High critical hit ratio.
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
Red Text
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Dugtrio Level Up Moves

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

Lvl Move Desc
1
Sand Tomb
Power:
52.5
Acc: 85
PP: 15
Physical

Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
1
Night Slash
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
1
Tri Attack
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent.
1
Sand Attack
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status

Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
1
Scratch
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical

1
Growl
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
Status

Lowers opponent's Attack.
1
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.
30
Sandstorm
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
36
Dig
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
42
Earth Power
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
48
Earthquake
Power:
150
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
54
Fissure
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Physical

One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
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Dugtrio TM Moves

List of Moves Dugtrio 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.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
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.
TM68
Giga Impact
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
TM71
Stone Edge
Power: 100
Acc: 80
PP: 5
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.
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