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.
They're referred to as triplets, but they're not identical—the metallic elements in their bodies differ slightly. The proof shows in their whiskers!
They're referred to as triplets, but they're not identical—the metallic elements in their bodies differ slightly. The proof shows in their whiskers!
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.
| 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 |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x104-123%KO Waterfall 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x141-166%KO Flamethrower 2x134-158%KO Ember 2x62-74% Fire Spin 2x55-65% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Blastoise builds →Bubble Beam 2x81-95% Bubble 2x51-60% Aqua Jet 2x55-65% Water Gun 2x51-60% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Golduck builds →Surf 2x120-142%KO Water Gun 2x55-65% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Cobalion can KO Dugtrio with Close Combat (219-258%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Fire Blast (342-402%). Primarina's Scald also KOs at 268-316%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x219-258%KO Stone Edge15-18% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Volcanion builds →Fire Blast 2x342-402%KO | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Primarina builds →Moonblast79-93% Scald 2x268-316%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x334-393%KO Ice Shard67-79% Knock Off72-85% | ||
Arcanine Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x373-439%KO Extreme Speed41-49% Close Combat 2x249-292%KO | ||
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
You commit to a move every time Dugtrio comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Arenatrap adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
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
Dugtrio's options are limited here. You've got Earthquake and Dig for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Ground and Steel hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates across 2 encounter spots for Alolan Dugtrio. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Dugtrio in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Dugtrio starts with Diglett at Lv. 13-25 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DiglettDiglett's CaveLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Cave85%EarlyDiglett's CaveLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Cave85%EarlyLavender TownLet's Go EeveeIn-game trade Lv.25 CityMidTrade for (give Diglett)Lavender TownLet's Go PikachuIn-game trade Lv.25 CityMidTrade for (give Diglett)
Step 2Dugtrio ✓Diglett's CaveLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyDiglett's CaveLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Cave5%Earlyor evolve from Diglett (Step 1)
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. It works best as a sweeper. Rock Slide with Choice Band is the standard set.
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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