What is Dugtrio weak to?

Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Gyarados (Water), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dugtrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. Dugtrio's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

How do you evolve Dugtrio?

Diglett evolves into Dugtrio at level 26. Dugtrio is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Diglett . It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.

Should I use Dugtrio?

It depends on your team. Dugtrio at 425 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Ground/Steel coverage might be exactly what you're missing.

Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Base 110 Speed is where it shines.

What is the best ability for Dugtrio?

Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. That's the one you want on Dugtrio. Sand Force is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Tangling Hair works too if your team needs something different.

Dugtrio - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Sweeper

BTier

110Speed · Fast

Dugtrio's built around physical offense. Speed leads the charge, HP pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP35

Attack100

Defense60

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def70

Speed110

Total425

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging50 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight66.6 kg

Base XP149

Abilities

Sand Veil

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

Tangling Hair

When this Pokémon takes regular damage from a contact move, the attacking Pokémon's Speed lowers by one stage.

Sand ForceHATop Pick

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

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.

Dugtrio's Ground/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Electric and Poison-type attacks completely. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. At base 110 Speed, Dugtrio outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.

Dugtrio Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)	Rock
0x (Immune)	Electric, Poison

Type ChartExcellent

4Weak

8Resist

2Immune

Score+7

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Water Fighting Ground

½xResist

Normal Flying Psychic Bug Dragon Steel Fairy

¼xResist

Rock

0xImmune

Electric Poison

STAB (7)

Fire Electric Poison Rock Steel Ice Fairy

How to Beat Dugtrio (Best Counters)

Miraidon can KO Dugtrio with Draco Meteor (104-122%). Incineroar threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (210-247%). Greninja's Surf also KOs at 209-245%.

MiraidonResists Steel, outspeeds, walls special sets ElectricDragon	S
Recommended Build AbilityHadronengine ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Electro Drift Volt Switch Draco Meteor Dazzling Gleam Damage vs Dugtrio Draco Meteor 104-122%KO Dazzling Gleam 43-50% View Miraidon builds →
Incineroar FireDark	S
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves Fake Out Knock Off Flare Blitz Parting Shot Damage vs Dugtrio Knock Off 57-67% Flare Blitz 2x 210-247%KO View Incineroar builds →
Greninja WaterDark	S
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Dark Pulse Ice Beam SurfSTAB U Turn Damage vs Dugtrio Dark Pulse 92-109%KO Ice Beam 69-82% Surf 2x 209-245%KO U Turn 20-24% View Greninja builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	S
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Rapid Spin Iron Head Swords Dance Damage vs Dugtrio Earthquake 2x 242-284%KO Rapid Spin 20-24% View Excadrill builds →
Mienfoo Fighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves Knock Off U Turn High Jump Kick Fake Out Damage vs Dugtrio Knock Off 29-35% U Turn 16-18% High Jump Kick 2x 176-208%KO View Mienfoo builds →

Dugtrio is the evolved form of Diglett. Breeding produces Diglett eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Diglett gave Dugtrio the biggest boost in Attack (+45), bringing the total to 425 stats. 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 with Dugtrio to get Diglett eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

One guaranteed turn is all Dugtrio needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Sandforce adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Earthquake. Normal coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.

Best Build

All 20 games

Experimental

Ability

Sand Force

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Dugtrio

Jolly+SPE

Dugtrio best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

EarthquakeSTAB
Sucker Punch
EndeavorCoverage
Smack Down

Recommended Teammates

JolteonGood

BasculinDecent

ArbolivaDecent

Moves

All 20 games

Without TMs, Dugtrio's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Ghost and Dark coverage and more on top of Steel Beam and Earthquake for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

D3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Growl

D—10040Normal

Lv 1

Metal Claw

—509535Steel

Lv 1

Night Slash

B7010015Dark

Lv 1

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Lv 1

Tri Attack

D8010010Normal

Lv 12

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Lv 16

Bulldoze

A6010020Ground

Lv 20

Sucker Punch+1

S701005Dark

Lv 24

Iron Head

B8010015Steel

Lv 30

Sandstorm

A——10Rock

Lv 36

Dig

A8010010Ground

Lv 42

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

Lv 48

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

Lv 54

Fissure

A—305Ground

TM Moves

TM04

Agility

B——30Psychic

TM66

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM28

Bulldoze

A6010020Ground

TM02

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TM224

Curse

C——10Ghost

TM55

Dig

A8010010Ground

TM204

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

TM133

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

TM149

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

TM205

Endeavor

S—1005Normal

TM47

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM25

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM93

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM62

Foul Play

A9510015Dark

TM152

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM130

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM163

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM104

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

TM99

Iron Head

B8010015Steel

TM31

Metal Claw

—509535Steel

TM223

Metal Sound

D—8540Steel

TM35

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

TM05

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

TM07

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TM85

Rest

C——5Psychic

TM134

Reversal

B—10015Fighting

TM76

Rock Blast

B259010Rock

TM86

Rock Slide

S759010Rock

TM36

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM176

Sand Tomb

D358515Ground

TM51

Sandstorm

A——10Rock

TM06

Scary Face

C—10010Normal

TM215

Scorching Sands

D7010010Ground

TM61

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM70

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM148

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TM214

Sludge Wave

D9510010Poison

TM179

Smack Down

A5010015Rock

TM116

Stealth Rock

A——20Rock

TM170

Steel Beam

C140955Steel

TM84

Stomping Tantrum

A7510010Ground

TM150

Stone Edge

S100805Rock

TM103

Substitute

A——10Normal

TM49

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM88

Swords Dance

A——20Normal

TM01

Take Down

C908520Normal

TM171

Tera Blast

B8010010Normal

TM18

Thief

C6010025Dark

TM221

Throat Chop

B8010015Dark

TM191

Uproar

D9010010Normal

Egg Moves

Dugtrio doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Dugtrio can't learn any Tutor moves

All 20 games

Dugtrio starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 28 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Dugtrio in Scarlet & Violet

Diglett is your first catch on the way to Dugtrio. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-60 across 56 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Diglett
South Province (Area Two) - Olive Grove
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
30%Early
South Province (Area Two) - Olive Grove
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
30%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Mine
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
24%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Mine
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
24%Early
East Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
East Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
Glaseado Mountain
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave
12%Early
Glaseado Mountain
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave
12%Early
Glaseado Mountain
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave
12%Early
Glaseado Mountain
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave
12%Early
North Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
North Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
North Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
North Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
South Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
South Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
South Province (Area Six) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
South Province (Area Six) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
West Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
West Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
West Province (Area Two) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
West Province (Area Two) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route
12%Early
Train until Level 26
Step 2Dugtrio ✓
East Province (Area Three) - Mine
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
16%Mid
East Province (Area Three) - Mine
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
16%Mid
East Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
East Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
East Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
East Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
Glaseado Mountain
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Cave
8%Mid
Glaseado Mountain
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Cave
8%Mid
Glaseado Mountain
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Cave
8%Mid
Glaseado Mountain
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Cave
8%Mid
North Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
North Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
North Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
North Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
North Province (Area Two) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
North Province (Area Two) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
South Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
South Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
South Province (Area Six) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
South Province (Area Six) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
West Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
West Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
West Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
West Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
West Province (Area Two) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
West Province (Area Two) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60 Route
8%Mid
The Great Crater of Paldea
ScarletOverworld Lv.26-60
6%Mid
The Great Crater of Paldea
VioletOverworld Lv.26-60
6%Mid
or evolve from Diglett (Step 1)

Dugtrio starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 28 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Dugtrio in Sword & Shield

Diglett is your first catch on the way to Dugtrio. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-52 across 52 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Diglett
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
Train until Level 26
Step 2Dugtrio ✓
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Sandstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Sandstorm
Route 6
SwordOverworld Lv.29-33 Route
20%Mid
All Weather
Route 6
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-33 Route
20%Mid
All Weather
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Intense Sun
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Intense Sun
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
60%Late
Heavy Fog
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
60%Late
Overcast
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
60%Late
Normal Weather
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
60%Late
Thunderstorm
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
60%Late
Raining
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
50%Late
Raining
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
50%Late
Heavy Fog
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
50%Late
Overcast
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
50%Late
Normal Weather
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
50%Late
Thunderstorm
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
40%Late
Sandstorm
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
40%Late
Sandstorm
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
30%Late
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
30%Late
Intense Sun
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
30%Late
Snowing
Giant's Mirror - Ground
SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
30%Late
Sandstorm
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
20%Late
Snowing
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
20%Late
Sandstorm
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
20%Late
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror - Ground
ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
20%Late
Intense Sun
Lake of Outrage
SwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water
40%Post
Sandstorm
Lake of Outrage
ShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water
40%Post
Sandstorm
or evolve from Diglett (Step 1)

Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Gyarados (Water), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dugtrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. Dugtrio's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Diglett evolves into Dugtrio at level 26. Dugtrio is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Diglett. It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.
It depends on your team. Dugtrio at 425 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Ground/Steel coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Base 110 Speed is where it shines.
Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. That's the one you want on Dugtrio. Sand Force is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Tangling Hair works too if your team needs something different.

Dugtrio first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

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