Diglett sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Dugtrio as fast as possible. Part of the Gen 1 roster. Electric moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
Diglett Weakness
AvgType-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 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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Diglett Moveset
- Unknown
- Memento
- Fissure
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
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
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
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
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
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.
At 265 BST, Diglett is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dugtrio before bringing it to any serious fight.
Diglett can evolve into Dugtrio and Alolan Dugtrio depending on the method. Diglett is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Sand Veil is the go-to ability for Diglett. It increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Its hidden ability Sand Force can work in specific setups. Arena Trap is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Diglett is a physical attacker with base 55 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Diglett appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Diglett appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
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 VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMAlolan
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