What is Dugtrio weak to?

In Sword & Shield, watch for Starmie (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Dugtrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dugtrio's base 120 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

How do you evolve Dugtrio?

In Sword & Shield, 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?

For Sword & Shield, it depends on your team. Dugtrio at 425 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Ground coverage might be exactly what you're missing.

In Sword & Shield, Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. It works best as a sweeper. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.

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. Arena Trap works too if your team needs something different.

Dugtrio - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Sweeper

CTier

120Speed · Very Fast

Dugtrio's all-in on Speed at the expense of HP. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Speed EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP35

Attack100

Defense50

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def70

Speed120

Total425

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging50 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight33.3 kg

Base XP149

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+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Their beautiful, metallic whiskers create a sort of protective helmet on their heads, and they also function as highly precise sensors.

Dugtrio's Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, and Ice. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. At base 120 Speed, Dugtrio outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.

Dugtrio 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 Dugtrio in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Icy WindTM27 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Pulse 2x 81-96% Icy Wind 2x 49-58% Water Gun 2x 55-65% Whirlpool 2x 48-57% View Pelipper builds →
Golisopod BugWater	B
Available Moves Moves LiquidationLv. 44 DiveTM45 Razor ShellLv. 32 Icy WindTM27 Damage vs Dugtrio Liquidation 2x 182-215%KO Dive 2x 171-201%KO Razor Shell 2x 160-190%KO Icy Wind 2x 35-42% View Golisopod builds →
Mantine WaterFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Hydro PumpLv. 48 DiveTM45 Bubble BeamLv. 24 Water PulseLv. 12 Damage vs Dugtrio Hydro Pump 2x 125-147%KO Dive 2x 75-88% Bubble Beam 2x 76-91% Water Pulse 2x 69-82% View Mantine builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Icy WindTM27 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Dive 2x 125-147%KO Icy Wind 2x 44-53% Water Gun 2x 50-59% Whirlpool 2x 45-54% View Cramorant builds →
Delibird IceFlying	C
Available Moves Moves AvalancheTM64 Icy WindTM27 Icicle SpearTM51 Damage vs Dugtrio Avalanche 2x 69-82% Icy Wind 2x 55-65% Icicle Spear 2x 31-37% View Delibird 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Final Gambit, Headbutt and 2 more.

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)

You commit to a move every time Dugtrio comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Sandforce adds to that. Spread EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Sand Force

Item

Choice ScarfSPEED

Best Nature for Dugtrio

Adamant+ATK

Dugtrio best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Revenge Killer Moveset

EarthquakeSTAB
Stone Edge
Stealth Rock
Beat Up

Recommended Teammates

VaporeonDecent

HattereneDecent

Moves

You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Final Gambit on Dugtrio. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Earthquake and High Horsepower, they expand what Dugtrio can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Night Slash

C7010015Dark

Lv 1

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Lv 1

Sand Tomb

D358515Ground

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tri Attack

D8010010Normal

Lv 12

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Lv 16

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

Lv 20

Sucker Punch+1

C701005Dark

Lv 24

Slash

C7010020Normal

Lv 30

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

Lv 36

Dig

B8010010Ground

Lv 42

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

Lv 48

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

Lv 54

Fissure

——305Ground

TM Moves

TR12

Agility

C——30Psychic

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM37

Beat Up

A—10010Dark

TR01

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM81

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

TM15

Dig

B8010010Ground

TR67

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

TR10

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TR94

High Horsepower

B959510Ground

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TR21

Reversal

D—10015Fighting

TM22

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM48

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM49

Sand Tomb

D358515Ground

TM32

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM16

Screech

D—8540Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TR22

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TR78

Sludge Wave

D9510010Poison

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR76

Stealth Rock

S——20Rock

TM98

Stomping Tantrum

C7510010Ground

TR75

Stone Edge

S100805Rock

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM23

Thief

C6010025Dark

TR19

Tri Attack

D8010010Normal

TR35

Uproar

D9010010Normal

TR85

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Egg

Final Gambit

D—1005Fighting

Egg

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Egg

Hone Claws

C——15Dark

Egg

Memento

S—10010Dark

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Scorching Sands

D7010010Ground

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)

In Sword & Shield, watch for Starmie (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Dugtrio. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dugtrio's base 120 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
For Sword & Shield, it depends on your team. Dugtrio at 425 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Ground coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Sword & Shield, Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. It works best as a sweeper. Earthquake with Choice Scarf 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. Arena Trap 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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Gloom GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 20 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 146-174%KO Giga Drain 2x 96-114%KO Mega Drain 2x 56-66% Absorb 2x 30-36% View Gloom builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Pulse 2x 60-72% Water Gun 2x 40-48% View Wingull builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Magical LeafTM10 Mega DrainLv. 5 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 168-198%KO Magical Leaf 2x 86-102%KO Mega Drain 2x 60-72% Absorb 2x 34-42% View Roselia builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Water GunLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 116-138%KO Water Gun 2x 44-54% Mega Drain 2x 44-54% Absorb 2x 24-30% View Lombre builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Razor LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 18 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 116-138%KO Razor Leaf 2x 76-90% Mega Drain 2x 44-54% Absorb 2x 24-30% View Nuzleaf builds →

Gloom GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 20 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 140-166%KO Giga Drain 2x 91-109%KO Mega Drain 2x 52-62% Absorb 2x 29-36% View Gloom builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Pulse 2x 52-62% Water Gun 2x 38-47% View Wingull builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Magical LeafTM10 Mega DrainLv. 5 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 157-186%KO Magical Leaf 2x 83-98% Mega Drain 2x 57-67% Absorb 2x 29-36% View Roselia builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Bubble BeamLv. 24 Water GunLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 12 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 109-129%KO Bubble Beam 2x 60-72% Water Gun 2x 38-47% Mega Drain 2x 38-47% View Lombre builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Razor LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 18 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 109-129%KO Razor Leaf 2x 74-88% Mega Drain 2x 38-47% Absorb 2x 21-26% View Nuzleaf builds →

Gloom GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 20 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 139-164%KO Giga Drain 2x 88-103%KO Mega Drain 2x 52-61% Absorb 2x 27-33% View Gloom builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Pulse 2x 55-66% Water Gun 2x 39-47% View Wingull builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Magical LeafTM10 Mega DrainLv. 5 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 155-183%KO Magical Leaf 2x 80-94% Mega Drain 2x 55-66% Absorb 2x 31-38% View Roselia builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Bubble BeamLv. 24 Water GunLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 12 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 106-127%KO Bubble Beam 2x 59-70% Water Gun 2x 39-47% Mega Drain 2x 39-47% View Lombre builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Razor LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 18 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 106-127%KO Razor Leaf 2x 70-84% Mega Drain 2x 39-47% Absorb 2x 23-28% View Nuzleaf builds →

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Pulse 2x 80-95% Water Gun 2x 55-66% Whirlpool 2x 49-59% View Pelipper builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveLv. 28 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Dive 2x 121-143%KO Water Gun 2x 49-59% Whirlpool 2x 46-55% View Cramorant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Petal BlizzardLv. 36 Giga DrainLv. 24 Mega DrainLv. 8 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 171-201%KO Petal Blizzard 2x 139-165%KO Giga Drain 2x 109-128%KO Mega Drain 2x 59-70% View Maractus builds →
Eldegoss Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Leaf TornadoLv. 23 Magical LeafTM10 Razor LeafLv. 12 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 137-161%KO Leaf Tornado 2x 77-91% Magical Leaf 2x 71-84% Razor Leaf 2x 59-70% View Eldegoss builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 30 Magical LeafTM10 Mega DrainLv. 5 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 165-194%KO Giga Drain 2x 105-124%KO Magical Leaf 2x 83-99% Mega Drain 2x 59-70% View Roselia builds →

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Pulse 2x 83-98% Water Gun 2x 56-66% Whirlpool 2x 50-59% View Pelipper builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveLv. 28 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Dive 2x 124-147%KO Water Gun 2x 50-59% Whirlpool 2x 44-52% View Cramorant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Petal BlizzardLv. 36 Giga DrainLv. 24 Mega DrainLv. 8 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 174-206%KO Petal Blizzard 2x 142-167%KO Giga Drain 2x 109-129%KO Mega Drain 2x 62-73% View Maractus builds →
Eldegoss Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Leaf TornadoLv. 23 Magical LeafTM10 Razor LeafLv. 12 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 138-164%KO Leaf Tornado 2x 77-91% Magical Leaf 2x 71-84% Razor Leaf 2x 59-70% View Eldegoss builds →
Shiinotic GrassFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM11 Giga DrainLv. 32 Mega DrainLv. 12 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Solar Beam 2x 153-181%KO Giga Drain 2x 98-115%KO Mega Drain 2x 52-63% Absorb 2x 29-35% View Shiinotic builds →

Settings

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Stats & Training