The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Mole Pokemon still yields 1 Speed EV per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It lives about one yard underground, where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.
Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Type-wise, Diglett takes extra damage from Water, Grass, and Ice. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (150-177%). Gyarados's Waterfall also KOs at 338-398%.
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Diglett View Weavile builds →Knock Off121-143%KO Ice Shard 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diglett View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x338-398%KO Earthquake141-166%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diglett View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin20-23% Knock Off25-30% Giga Drain 2x84-99% | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Diglett View Kartana builds →Knock Off110-130%KO | ||
Diglett is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Dugtrio. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Diglett easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
The Sash lets Diglett ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Arenatrap squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Diglett best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Memento
- Fissure
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Endeavor
- Memento
- Unknown
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Endeavor
- Sucker Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Unknown
- Memento
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Unknown
- Memento
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Most of Diglett's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Earthquake and Earth Power, but Normal and Ghost and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Astonish aren't available any other way for Diglett, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Earth Power for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Final Gambit aren't available any other way for Diglett, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Earth Power for solid options.
The offense anchors on Earthquake and Dig, with Normal and Dark coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Diglett that handles most situations. Earthquake and Sludge Bomb give it enough punch where it matters.
Diglett is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 28 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Diglett in Scarlet & Violet
Diglett's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 28 walking spots at Lv. 2-24 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Diglett tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Diglett in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 24 locations. Diglett's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Diglett in Sword & Shield
You can catch Diglett through 24 walking encounters from Lv. 8-28, but availability differs between Sword and Shield. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Diglett's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Diglett in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
4 spots to find Diglett at Lv. 13-25 via walking and trade. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu versions, so filter by your copy below.
Diglett has 2 evolution paths: Dugtrio at level 26 and Alolan Dugtrio at level 26. Different conditions, different results.
Diglett has 2 evolution paths: Dugtrio at level 26 and Alolan Dugtrio at level 26. Different method for each one.
For a casual playthrough, Diglett works as a placeholder. Ground coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dugtrio. That's where the stats start mattering.
Diglett shows up in 20 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Available since Red & Blue, Diglett appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
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