Diggersby Best Moveset
Normal/Ground dual TermStab at 56 Attack fires on 78 Speed cooldowns with minimal damage. 85/77/77 bulk is serviceable for surviving, but the Attack stat can't threaten anything. Without Huge Power from other games, the raw 56 Attack is all the moveset has.
Huge Power doubled Attack to an effective 112 base in Gen VI (X & Y). Earthquake and Return hit hard from a normal-looking bunny. Between tiers. Too strong below.
Best Moves
Best Build
Diggersby best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- Frustration
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Two gens between tiers in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Huge Power Earthquake from Ground/Normal STAB was devastating. The format struggled to place it at the right level.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- Return
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers again in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Three gens as the ultimate tweener. Huge Power was always too much for one level and not quite enough for the next.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- Body Slam
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Diggersby Weakness
Diggersby is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, and Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Ghost |
What is Diggersby Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Diggersby
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Clefable builds →Moonblast26-31% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Clodsire builds →Earthquake23-27% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off48-56% Stone Edge37-43% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Diggersby is the evolved form of Bunnelby. Breeding produces Bunnelby eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Bunnelby gave Diggersby the biggest boost in HP (+47), bringing the total to 423 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Diggersby to get Bunnelby eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Diggersby
A few locations for Diggersby with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Diggersby in LZA
To get Diggersby, start by catching Bunnelby through walking encounters at Lv. 3-64. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BunnelbyWild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 5Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-A- Step 2Diggersby ✓Wild Zone 17Lv.44-46OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Bunnelby (Step 1)
Diggersby's scattered across 30 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Diggersby in SwSh
To get Diggersby, start by catching Bunnelby through walking encounters at Lv. 7-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BunnelbyRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 28%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SandstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 25%SandstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 25%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%Intense SunWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 20%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 10%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 10%RainingDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 10%SnowstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%SnowstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 5%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 5%SnowingGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SandstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 30%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 25%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 10%Sandstorm
Step 2Diggersby ✓North Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SandstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%Sandstormor evolve from Bunnelby (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Diggersby in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Bunnelby over from X & Y or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Diggersby in USUM
- Step 1Obtain BunnelbyLATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Purple flowers. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Diggersby ✓
No wild encounters for Diggersby in Sun & Moon. Bring Bunnelby over from X & Y or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Diggersby in SM
- Step 1Obtain BunnelbyBREEDINGAvailableLeave Diggersby with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Bunnelby egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Purple flowers. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Diggersby ✓
Base Stats
Diggersby's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Sp. Atk eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It’s a huge help during tunnel construction.
Diggersby Guide
Diggersby can work for a story run. 423 BST is average, but Normal/Ground typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Don't let Diggersby's 423 base stat total fool you. Huge Power is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Run Huge Power on Diggersby. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Diggersby also gets Pickup and Cheek Pouch, but they don't compare.
Huge Power is the hidden ability. It doubles Attack in battle. Worth hunting for if you want Diggersby to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Diggersby has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves