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.
Its shining gold hair provides it with protection. It's reputed that keeping any of its fallen hairs will bring bad luck.
These Pokémon are cherished in the Alola region, where they are thought to be feminine deities of the land incarnate.
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 |
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Obtain MethodPoni Wilds Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x145-172%KO Surf 2x120-142%KO Scald 2x106-125%KO Brine 2x87-104%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Talonflame builds →Overheat 2x141-166%KO Flare Blitz 2x157-185%KO Fire Blast 2x120-142%KO Flamethrower 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Araquanid WaterBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Araquanid builds →Surf 2x74-87% Liquidation 2x102-120%KO Waterfall 2x95-112%KO Scald 2x66-79% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodBrooklet Hill Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Surskit builds →Scald 2x66-79% Bubble Beam 2x55-65% Bubble 2x35-41% Aqua Jet 2x30-35% | ||
 Wimpod BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodPoni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Wimpod builds →Surf 2x44-52% Waterfall 2x60-71% Scald 2x39-46% | ||
In Sun & Moon, 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
Breeding
Breed with Dugtrio to get Diglett eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Beat Up, Endure and 8 more.
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
Dugtrio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Beat Up on Dugtrio. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Earthquake and Earth Power, they expand what Dugtrio can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
high spawn rates across 14 locations for Alolan Dugtrio in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Dugtrio in Sun & Moon
The path to Dugtrio starts with Diglett at Lv. 8-59 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DiglettVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteMoonGrass Lv.8-11 Cave30%EarlyVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteSunGrass Lv.8-11 Cave30%EarlySeaward CaveMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Cave30%EarlySeaward CaveSunGrass Lv.9-12 Cave30%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrass Lv.10-1320%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrass Lv.10-1320%EarlyRoute 7MoonGrass Lv.16-19 Route100%MidShaking spotRoute 7SunGrass Lv.16-19 Route100%MidShaking spotRoute 5SunGrass Lv.18-21 Route100%MidShaking spotRoute 5MoonGrass Lv.18-21 Route100%MidShaking spotDiglett's TunnelMoonGrass Lv.19-22 Cave100%MidShaking spotDiglett's TunnelSunGrass Lv.19-22 Cave100%MidShaking spotLush Jungle - East CaveSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest30%MidLush Jungle - East CaveMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest30%MidDiglett's TunnelMoonGrass Lv.19-22 Cave30%MidDiglett's TunnelSunGrass Lv.19-22 Cave30%Mid
Step 2Dugtrio ✓Haina DesertMoonGrass Lv.28-31 Desert30%MidHaina DesertSunGrass Lv.28-31 Desert30%MidHaina DesertMoonGrass Lv.28-31 Desert20%MidShaking spotHaina DesertSunGrass Lv.28-31 Desert20%MidShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrass Lv.41-44100%LateShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrass Lv.41-44100%LateShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrass Lv.41-4420%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrass Lv.41-4420%LatePoni CoastSunGrass Lv.56-59 Water100%PostShaking spotPoni CoastMoonGrass Lv.56-59 Water100%PostShaking spotResolution CaveSunGrass Lv.54-57 Cave30%PostResolution CaveMoonGrass Lv.54-57 Cave30%Postor evolve from Diglett (Step 1)
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon'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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- 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