What is Dugtrio weak to?

In Sword & Shield, 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?

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/Steel 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. Tangling Hair works too if your team needs something different.

Dugtrio - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Sweeper

CTier

110Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

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

A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles

Dugtrio Weakness

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 in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Pulse 2x 81-96% Water Gun 2x 55-65% Whirlpool 2x 48-57% View Pelipper builds →
Golisopod BugWater	B
Available Moves Moves LiquidationLv. 44 DiveTM45 Razor ShellLv. 32 Brick BreakTM43 Damage vs Dugtrio Liquidation 2x 158-187%KO Dive 2x 149-175%KO Razor Shell 2x 139-164%KO Brick Break 2x 92-109%KO 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 64-76% Bubble Beam 2x 76-91% Water Pulse 2x 69-82% View Mantine builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Dive 2x 110-130%KO Water Gun 2x 50-59% Whirlpool 2x 45-54% View Cramorant builds →
Araquanid WaterBug	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Bubble BeamLv. 12 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Dive 2x 93-110%KO Bubble Beam 2x 55-65% Water Gun 2x 33-40% View Araquanid builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

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 4 more.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Dugtrio Best Moveset

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

Metal Claw

C509535Steel

Lv 1

Night Slash

C7010015Dark

Lv 1

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Lv 1

Sand Tomb

D358515Ground

Lv 1

Tri Attack

D8010010Normal

Lv 12

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Lv 16

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

Lv 20

Sucker Punch+1

C701005Dark

Lv 24

Iron Head

B8010015Steel

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

TR01

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TR67

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

TR10

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR70

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TR94

High Horsepower

B959510Ground

TR46

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

TR74

Iron Head

B8010015Steel

TR21

Reversal

D—10015Fighting

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TR22

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TR78

Sludge Wave

D9510010Poison

TR75

Stone Edge

S100805Rock

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

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

Egg

Metal Sound

D—8540Steel

Egg

Thrash

B12010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Scorching Sands

D7010010Ground

How to Get Alolan Dugtrio in Sword & Shield

Alolan 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)

Dugtrio Guide

In Sword & Shield, 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.
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/Steel 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. Tangling Hair works too if your team needs something different.

Game Availability

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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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 →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Water Gun 2x 44-54% View Lombre builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Flame Wheel 2x 70-84% Ember 2x 40-48% View Sizzlipede builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotLv. 12 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 70-84% Mud Shot 2x 60-72% View Palpitoad builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Flame Wheel 2x 76-90% Ember 2x 50-60% View Growlithe 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 →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 24 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 60-72% Mud Shot 2x 34-41% Water Gun 2x 38-47% Whirlpool 2x 34-41% View Lombre builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Flame Wheel 2x 66-78% Ember 2x 34-41% View Sizzlipede builds →
Dewpider WaterBug	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 12 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 48-57% Water Gun 2x 29-36% View Dewpider builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 66-78% Mud Shot 2x 57-67% View Palpitoad 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 →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 24 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 59-70% Mud Shot 2x 34-41% Water Gun 2x 39-47% Whirlpool 2x 34-42% View Lombre builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Flame Wheel 2x 67-80% Ember 2x 34-42% View Sizzlipede builds →
Dewpider WaterBug	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 12 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 47-56% Water Gun 2x 31-38% View Dewpider builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 63-75% Mud Shot 2x 55-66% View Palpitoad 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 109-128%KO Water Gun 2x 49-59% Whirlpool 2x 46-55% View Cramorant builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 24 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 62-73% Mud Shot 2x 34-41% Water Gun 2x 40-48% Whirlpool 2x 37-44% View Lombre builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Fire SpinLv. 35 Damage vs Dugtrio Flame Wheel 2x 68-80% Ember 2x 37-44% Fire Spin 2x 30-37% View Sizzlipede builds →
Dewpider WaterBug	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 12 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 46-55% Water Gun 2x 30-37% View Dewpider 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 109-129%KO Water Gun 2x 50-59% Whirlpool 2x 44-52% View Cramorant builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 24 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 62-73% Mud Shot 2x 35-42% Water Gun 2x 41-49% Whirlpool 2x 35-42% View Lombre builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Fire SpinLv. 35 Damage vs Dugtrio Flame Wheel 2x 67-80% Ember 2x 35-42% Fire Spin 2x 33-38% View Sizzlipede builds →
Dewpider WaterBug	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 12 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Dugtrio Bubble Beam 2x 50-59% Water Gun 2x 33-38% View Dewpider builds →

Settings

Dugtrio Alola

Stats & Training

Dugtrio Weakness

Sword & Shield Evolution

How to Evolve

Breeding

Sword & Shield Dugtrio Best Moveset

Best Build

Moves

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Tutor Moves

How to Get Alolan Dugtrio in Sword & Shield