What does Diglett evolve into?

Diglett has 2 evolution paths: Dugtrio at level 26 and Alolan Dugtrio at level 26. Different conditions, different results.

At what level does Diglett evolve?

Diglett has 2 evolution paths: Dugtrio at level 26 and Alolan Dugtrio at level 26. Different method for each one.

Should I use Diglett?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

Where can you catch Diglett?

Diglett is catchable in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.

Diglett - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

95Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Below

HP10

Attack55

Defense25

Sp. Atk35

Sp. Def45

Speed95

Total265

Details

Catch Rate

Guaranteed255 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.2 m

Weight0.8 kg

Base XP53

Abilities

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Arena Trap

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

Sand ForceHA

Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

After living in soil with high iron content for some time, three steel whiskers sprouted from the top of its head.

Diglett Weakness

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.

Diglett Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Grass, Ice
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Rock
0x (Immune)	Electric

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score-1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Grass Ice

½xResist

Poison Rock

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Electric

STAB (5)

Fire Electric Poison Rock Steel

How to Beat Diglett in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 10 Surfing) Available Moves Moves Hydro PumpLv. 46 WaterfallLv. 31 Damage vs Diglett Hydro Pump 2x 182-215%KO Waterfall 2x 345-406%KO View Gyarados builds →
Venusaur GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Power WhipLv. 1 Petal DanceLv. 1 Razor LeafLv. 31 Vine WhipLv. 5 Damage vs Diglett Power Whip 2x 362-427%KO Petal Dance 2x 296-349%KO Razor Leaf 2x 167-198%KO Vine Whip 2x 138-162%KO View Venusaur builds →
Parasect BugGrass	C
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Diglett Absorb 2x 35-42% View Parasect builds →
Blastoise Water	C
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 33 BubbleLv. 9 Aqua JetLv. 1 Water GunLv. 20 Damage vs Diglett Bubble Beam 2x 144-169%KO Bubble 2x 89-106%KO Aqua Jet 2x 126-148%KO Water Gun 2x 89-106%KO View Blastoise builds →
Golduck Water	C
Available Moves Moves SurfLv. 42 Water GunLv. 9 Damage vs Diglett Surf 2x 215-254%KO Water Gun 2x 99-116%KO View Golduck builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

Diglett is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Dugtrio. Check the evolution method below. A decent 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

2 Evolutions

#050Diglett

#051DugtrioLevel 26

Alola

#051Alola DugtrioLevel 26

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Diglett

Ground

Dugtrio

Ground

Alola Dugtrio

Ground

35+25

ATK

100+45

DEF

50+25

SP.ATK

50+15

SP.DEF

70+25

SPE

120+25

BST

265D-Tier

425B-Tier+160

425C-Tier+160

ROLE

Balanced

Sweeper

TYPE

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Diglett Best Moveset

Best Build

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

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 4

Sand Attack

——10015Ground

Lv 8

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 12

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 15

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 18

Dig

C8010010Ground

Lv 21

Slash

D7010020Normal

Lv 25

Sucker Punch+1

D701005Dark

Lv 29

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

Lv 33

Fissure

——305Ground

TM Moves

TM10

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM41

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM12

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM22

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

TM52

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TM56

Stealth Rock

C——20Rock

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Diglett doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Diglett can't learn any Tutor moves

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Diglett Locations

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's Cave

Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Cave

85%EarlyBase

Diglett's Cave

Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Cave

85%EarlyBase

Lavender Town

Let's Go EeveeIn-game trade Lv.25 City

MidAlolan

Trade for (give Diglett)

Lavender Town

Let's Go PikachuIn-game trade Lv.25 City

MidAlolan

Trade for (give Diglett)

Diglett Guide

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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 is catchable in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.

Game Availability

Available since Red & Blue, Diglett appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Tentacruel WaterPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves ScaldSTAB Rapid Spin Sludge Bomb HazeUtility Damage vs Diglett Scald 2x 168-198%KO Rapid Spin 42-49% Sludge Bomb 47-55% View Tentacruel builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemGroundiumz NatureJolly Moves WaterfallSTAB Earthquake ProtectPriority Dragon Dance Damage vs Diglett Waterfall 2x 434-511%KO Earthquake 180-212%KO View Gyarados builds →