Stats & Training
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 their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites.
As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it’s finished digging, it lounges lazily.
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 |
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Ducklett builds →Bubble Beam 2x36-43% Water Pulse 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x24-30% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x40-47% Water Gun 2x29-34% | ||
 Hoppip Grass | D | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x57-69% Mega Drain 2x40-47% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x40-47% Vine Whip 2x31-39% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x53-62% Karate Chop 2x41-48% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x62-74% Power-Up Punch 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x42-51% Bubble Beam 2x33-40% Water Pulse 2x31-37% Water Gun 2x21-25% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x36-42% Water Gun 2x24-28% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x19-23% Bullet Seed 2x14-17% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x53-62% Karate Chop 2x41-48% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x62-74% Power-Up Punch 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x42-51% Bubble Beam 2x33-40% Water Pulse 2x31-37% Water Gun 2x21-25% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x36-42% Water Gun 2x24-28% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x19-23% Bullet Seed 2x14-17% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x53-62% Karate Chop 2x41-48% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x62-74% Power-Up Punch 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x42-51% Bubble Beam 2x33-40% Water Pulse 2x31-37% Water Gun 2x21-25% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x36-42% Water Gun 2x24-28% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x19-23% Bullet Seed 2x14-17% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x82-97% Low Sweep 2x55-65% Karate Chop 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x35-41% | ||
 Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x36-44% Rock Smash 2x18-21% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
 Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x45-53% Bubble Beam 2x32-39% Water Pulse 2x31-36% Water Gun 2x23-27% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x35-41% Water Gun 2x24-29% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x84-99% Low Sweep 2x55-65% Karate Chop 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x18-22% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Delibird builds →Frost Breath 2x39-46% Power-Up Punch 2x17-20% | ||
Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x45-53% Bubble Beam 2x33-39% Water Pulse 2x31-37% Water Gun 2x22-25% | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 2x114-135%KO Focus Blast 2x51-60% Power-Up Punch 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x108-128%KO Focus Blast 2x84-99% Flying Press 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x56-66% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Seed Bomb 2x53-62% Razor Leaf 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x18-21% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x70-83% Ice Beam 2x57-68% Frost Breath 2x39-47% Power-Up Punch 2x16-19% | ||
In X & Y, Tyranitar threatens a KO with Superpower (120-141%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Clefable builds →Moonblast21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge37-44% Pursuit30-36% Crunch60-71% Superpower 2x120-141%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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X & Y 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Rollout, Spikes.
X & Y Diggersby Best Moveset
Diggersby doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Earthquake and double STAB keep the pressure on while spread EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Diggersby best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- Frustration
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Diggersby gets Defense Curl and Rollout exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Giga Impact and Hyper Beam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Diggersby in X & Y
A few locations for Diggersby with decent spawn rates across mid-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 X & Y
To get Diggersby, start by catching Bunnelby through walking encounters at Lv. 2-27. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BunnelbyRoute 2XGrass Lv.2-3 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 2YGrass Lv.2-3 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3YGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3XGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 22XGrass Lv.5-6 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 22YGrass Lv.5-6 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5YGrass Lv.8-10 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5XGrass Lv.8-10 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5YGrass Lv.8-10 RouteRareEarlyPurple flowersRoute 5XGrass Lv.8-10 RouteRareEarlyPurple flowers
Step 2Diggersby ✓Route 22YGrass Lv.27 RouteUncommonMidYellow FlowerRoute 22XGrass Lv.27 RouteUncommonMidYellow Floweror evolve from Bunnelby (Step 1)
Diggersby Guide
In X & Y, Bunnelby evolves into Diggersby at level 20. Diggersby is the fully evolved form. It sits at 423 BST in its evolved form.
In X & Y, Diggersby can work for a story run. 423 BST is average, but Normal/Ground typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In X & Y, 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. Earthquake with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves