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.
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
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 |
In X & Y, Gastrodon can KO Diglett with Scald (222-261%). Mamoswine's Earthquake also KOs at 306-360%.
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Diglett View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x222-261%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
| ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diglett View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake306-360%KO Ice Shard 2x245-289%KO Rock Slide76-90% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Diglett View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x376-443%KO | ||
X & Y 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
Breeding
Breed Diglett easily with 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Astonish, Beat Up and 10 more to offspring.
X & Y Diglett Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Diglett in X & Y
Diglett can't be caught in X & Y. Bring it over from Red, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
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 X & Y, 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 X & Y. 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
- 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