Huge Power doubles its effective Attack, letting Diggersby hit way above its stat class. Normal/Ground typing helps — Electric and Ghost moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Been around since Gen 6.
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.
The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.
Diggersby Weakness
AvgDiggersby is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, and Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Ghost-type moves entirely.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Diggersby to get Bunnelby eggs easily using 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Rollout.
Diggersby's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Earthquake is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Diggersby Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- U Turn
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Take Down and Earthquake bring the raw damage. But Diggersby also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 BunnelbyEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlyOvercastEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlyOvercastEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1040%EarlyNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-940%EarlyNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1528%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1528%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogEASYRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyIntense SunEASYRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlySnowingEASYRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherEASYRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlySandstormEASYRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyRainingEASYRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogEASYRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyIntense SunEASYRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherEASYRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlySnowingEASYRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlySandstormEASYRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyRainingEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1525%EarlyForestSnowingEASYDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1525%EarlyForestSandstormEASYDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1525%EarlyForestSnowingEASYDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1525%EarlyForestSandstormEASYRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyRainingEASYRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyHeavy FogEASYRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-920%EarlyThunderstormEASYRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyOvercastEASYRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-920%EarlySnowingEASYRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-920%EarlyRainingEASYRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-920%EarlyHeavy FogEASYRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyThunderstormEASYRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-920%EarlyOvercastEASYRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1020%EarlySnowingEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1120%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1120%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1420%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1420%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEASYDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestSandstormEASYDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEASYDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestSandstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATEDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1510%EarlyForestNormal WeatherMODERATEDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1510%EarlyForestSnowstormMODERATEDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1510%EarlyForestRainingMODERATEDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1510%EarlyForestNormal WeatherMODERATEDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1510%EarlyForestSnowstormMODERATEDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1510%EarlyForestRainingCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-105%EarlySandstormCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-95%EarlySnowstormCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-95%EarlyIntense SunCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-105%EarlySnowstormCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-95%EarlySandstormCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunCHALLENGINGDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestSnowstormCHALLENGINGDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestSnowingCHALLENGINGDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestSnowstormCHALLENGINGDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3250%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3250%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2830%MidWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2830%MidWaterNormal WeatherEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidWaterIntense SunEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2825%MidWaterIntense SunMODERATENorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidWaterSandstormMODERATENorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2810%MidWaterSandstorm
Step 2Diggersby ✓MODERATENorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterNormal WeatherMODERATENorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSandstormEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidOvercastEASYBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidOvercastEASYGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3520%MidWaterNormal WeatherEASYGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3520%MidWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4030%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4030%LateNormal WeatherEASYAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4020%LateRainingEASYAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4020%LateRainingEASYAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4020%LateHeavy FogEASYAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4020%LateThunderstormEASYAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4020%LateHeavy FogEASYAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4020%LateThunderstormEASYAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4020%LateOvercastEASYAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4020%LateIntense SunEASYAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4020%LateOvercastEASYAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4020%LateIntense SunEASYAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4020%LateSnowingEASYAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4020%LateSnowingMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateSnowstormMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateSandstormMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateSnowstormMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateSandstormor evolve from Bunnelby (Step 1)
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 B-Tier.
Bunnelby evolves into Diggersby at level 20. Diggersby is the fully evolved form. It sits at 423 BST in its evolved form.
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.
Diggersby fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 56 Attack. Base 78 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Diggersby appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Diggersby has appeared in 6 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A