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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield. 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

Utility

Pivot

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 ForceHATop Pick

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

The metal-rich geology of this Pokémon’s habitat caused it to develop steel whiskers on 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 Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Gloom GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 20 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 238-282%KO Giga Drain 2x 152-180%KO Mega Drain 2x 86-102%KO Absorb 2x 44-54% View Gloom builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Diglett Water Pulse 2x 90-108%KO Water Gun 2x 66-78% View Wingull builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Magical LeafTM10 Mega DrainLv. 5 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 274-324%KO Magical Leaf 2x 142-168%KO Mega Drain 2x 96-114%KO Absorb 2x 50-60% View Roselia builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Bubble BeamLv. 24 Water GunLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 12 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 188-222%KO Bubble Beam 2x 102-120%KO Water Gun 2x 66-78% Mega Drain 2x 66-78% View Lombre builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Razor LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 18 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 188-222%KO Razor Leaf 2x 136-162%KO Mega Drain 2x 66-78% Absorb 2x 34-42% View Nuzleaf builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

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

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

Very Easy

Breed Diglett easily with 152 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Final Gambit, Headbutt and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Diglett Best Moveset

The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Focus Sash means a guaranteed survive from full HP, and Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs give Diglett the bulk to set up repeatedly. Sandforce adds another layer of staying power.

Best Build

Experimental

Wall

Ability

Sand Force

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Diglett

HardyNEUTRAL

Diglett best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def

EVs

Atk

Def

SpD

Wall Moveset

Unknown
MementoUtility
ToxicUtility
Stealth Rock

Recommended Teammates

PelipperExcellent

Moves

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 4

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 8

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 12

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Lv 16

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

Lv 20

Sucker Punch+1

D701005Dark

Lv 24

Slash

D7010020Normal

Lv 28

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

Lv 32

Dig

C8010010Ground

Lv 36

Earth Power

D9010010Ground

Lv 40

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

Lv 44

Fissure

——305Ground

TM Moves

TR12

Agility

C——30Psychic

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM37

Beat Up

D—10010Dark

TR01

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

TM81

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM15

Dig

C8010010Ground

TR67

Earth Power

D9010010Ground

TR10

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM25

Protect+4

A——10Normal

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TR21

Reversal

D—10015Fighting

TM22

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

TM48

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM32

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM16

Screech

D—8540Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TR22

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR76

Stealth Rock

A——20Rock

TM98

Stomping Tantrum

C7510010Ground

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TR35

Uproar

D9010010Normal

TR85

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Egg

Final Gambit

D—1005Fighting

Egg

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Egg

Hone Claws

C——15Dark

Egg

Memento

S—10010Dark

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Scorching Sands

D7010010Ground

Sword & Shield Diglett 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 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.

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Thunderstorm

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Thunderstorm

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Snowing

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Snowing

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Raining

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Heavy Fog

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Raining

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Heavy Fog

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Normal Weather

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Snowstorm

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Normal Weather

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

80%Early

Snowstorm

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

20%Early

Intense Sun

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

20%Early

Intense Sun

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

20%Early

Sandstorm

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

20%Early

Sandstorm

Rolling Fields - Ground

SwordOverworld Lv.8-10

20%Early

Overcast

Rolling Fields - Ground

ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10

20%Early

Overcast

Galar Mine

ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave

15%Early

All Weather

Galar Mine

SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave

15%Early

All Weather

Galar Mine

ShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave

10%Early

All Weather

Galar Mine

SwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave

10%Early

All Weather

Giant's Mirror

ShieldGrass Lv.26-28

30%Mid

Intense Sun

Giant's Mirror

SwordGrass Lv.26-28

30%Mid

Intense Sun

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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield. 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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Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Water Pulse 2x 139-164%KO Water Gun 2x 95-113%KO Whirlpool 2x 83-98% View Pelipper builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveLv. 28 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Dive 2x 234-277%KO Water Gun 2x 88-103%KO Whirlpool 2x 75-89% View Cramorant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Petal BlizzardLv. 36 Giga DrainLv. 24 Mega DrainLv. 8 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 298-352%KO Petal Blizzard 2x 270-319%KO Giga Drain 2x 191-225%KO Mega Drain 2x 103-122%KO View Maractus builds →
Eldegoss Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Leaf TornadoLv. 23 Magical LeafTM10 Razor LeafLv. 12 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 239-281%KO Leaf Tornado 2x 131-155%KO Magical Leaf 2x 123-145%KO Razor Leaf 2x 111-131%KO View Eldegoss builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 30 Magical LeafTM10 Mega DrainLv. 5 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 286-338%KO Giga Drain 2x 183-216%KO Magical Leaf 2x 147-173%KO Mega Drain 2x 98-117%KO View Roselia builds →

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Water Pulse 2x 140-166%KO Water Gun 2x 94-112%KO Whirlpool 2x 84-99% View Pelipper builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveLv. 28 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Dive 2x 243-287%KO Water Gun 2x 91-107%KO Whirlpool 2x 79-94% View Cramorant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Petal BlizzardLv. 36 Giga DrainLv. 24 Mega DrainLv. 8 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 307-363%KO Petal Blizzard 2x 278-327%KO Giga Drain 2x 194-228%KO Mega Drain 2x 106-125%KO View Maractus builds →
Eldegoss Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Leaf TornadoLv. 23 Magical LeafTM10 Razor LeafLv. 12 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 243-287%KO Leaf Tornado 2x 136-161%KO Magical Leaf 2x 125-148%KO Razor Leaf 2x 113-134%KO View Eldegoss builds →
Shiinotic GrassFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 32 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 270-318%KO Giga Drain 2x 170-201%KO Mega Drain 2x 94-112%KO Absorb 2x 49-58% View Shiinotic builds →

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Water Pulse 2x 140-164%KO Water Gun 2x 93-111%KO Whirlpool 2x 84-99% View Pelipper builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveLv. 28 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Dive 2x 233-275%KO Water Gun 2x 86-103%KO Whirlpool 2x 77-90% View Cramorant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Petal BlizzardLv. 36 Giga DrainLv. 24 Mega DrainLv. 8 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 300-353%KO Petal Blizzard 2x 264-312%KO Giga Drain 2x 188-222%KO Mega Drain 2x 104-123%KO View Maractus builds →
Eldegoss Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Leaf TornadoLv. 23 Magical LeafTM10 Razor LeafLv. 12 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 237-279%KO Leaf Tornado 2x 132-156%KO Magical Leaf 2x 122-144%KO Razor Leaf 2x 111-132%KO View Eldegoss builds →
Shiinotic GrassFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 32 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 262-308%KO Giga Drain 2x 163-193%KO Mega Drain 2x 90-107%KO Absorb 2x 48-58% View Shiinotic builds →

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Icy WindTM27 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Water Pulse 2x 141-166%KO Icy Wind 2x 84-100%KO Water Gun 2x 93-111%KO Whirlpool 2x 83-99% View Pelipper builds →
Dhelmise GhostGrass	B
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 28 Mega DrainLv. 12 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Solar Beam 2x 251-296%KO Giga Drain 2x 161-189%KO Mega Drain 2x 87-103%KO Whirlpool 2x 51-61% View Dhelmise builds →
Mantine WaterFlying	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Bubble BeamLv. 24 Water PulseLv. 12 Icy WindTM27 Damage vs Diglett Dive 2x 141-166%KO Bubble Beam 2x 130-154%KO Water Pulse 2x 120-142%KO Icy Wind 2x 75-89% View Mantine builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Icy WindTM27 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Dive 2x 241-284%KO Icy Wind 2x 78-92% Water Gun 2x 87-103%KO Whirlpool 2x 76-91% View Cramorant builds →
Delibird IceFlying	C
Available Moves Moves AvalancheTM64 Icy WindTM27 Icicle SpearTM51 Damage vs Diglett Avalanche 2x 134-158%KO Icy Wind 2x 96-114%KO Icicle Spear 2x 57-67% View Delibird builds →

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Icy WindTM27 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Water Pulse 2x 143-168%KO Icy Wind 2x 87-102%KO Water Gun 2x 96-113%KO Whirlpool 2x 83-99% View Pelipper builds →
Golisopod BugWater	B
Available Moves Moves LiquidationLv. 44 DiveTM45 Razor ShellLv. 32 Icy WindTM27 Damage vs Diglett Liquidation 2x 363-428%KO Dive 2x 341-402%KO Razor Shell 2x 320-377%KO Icy Wind 2x 62-73% View Golisopod builds →
Mantine WaterFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Hydro PumpLv. 48 DiveTM45 Bubble BeamLv. 24 Water PulseLv. 12 Damage vs Diglett Hydro Pump 2x 223-263%KO Dive 2x 145-172%KO Bubble Beam 2x 133-157%KO Water Pulse 2x 124-146%KO View Mantine builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Icy WindTM27 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Diglett Dive 2x 249-293%KO Icy Wind 2x 80-95% Water Gun 2x 87-102%KO Whirlpool 2x 77-91% View Cramorant builds →
Delibird IceFlying	C
Available Moves Moves AvalancheTM64 Icy WindTM27 Icicle SpearTM51 Damage vs Diglett Avalanche 2x 137-161%KO Icy Wind 2x 99-117%KO Icicle Spear 2x 59-70% View Delibird builds →