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 metallic whiskers are heavy, so it's not very fast, but it has the power to dig through bedrock.
Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away.
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 |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Volcarona builds →Flare Blitz 2x125-147%KO Heat Wave 2x169-199%KO Fiery Dance 2x144-169%KO Flame Wheel 2x65-76% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x145-172%KO Brine 2x87-104%KO Water Pulse 2x81-95% Water Gun 2x55-65% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Route 8 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 2x159-188%KO Razor Shell 2x141-166%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x51-60% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Charizard builds →Flare Blitz 2x162-191%KO Heat Wave 2x141-166%KO Flamethrower 2x134-158%KO Brick Break 2x67-80% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x157-185%KO Flame Charge 2x66-79% Ember 2x46-55% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
Alolan Dugtrio starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 16 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Diglett is your first catch on the way to Dugtrio. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-59 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DiglettVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteUltra SunGrass Lv.8-11 Cave35%EarlyVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteUltra MoonGrass Lv.8-11 Cave35%EarlyRoute 7Ultra SunGrass Lv.16-19 Route100%MidShaking spotRoute 7Ultra MoonGrass Lv.16-19 Route100%MidShaking spotRoute 5Ultra SunGrass Lv.18-21 Route100%MidShaking spotRoute 5Ultra MoonGrass Lv.18-21 Route100%MidShaking spotDiglett's TunnelUltra MoonGrass Lv.20-23 Cave100%MidShaking spotDiglett's TunnelUltra SunGrass Lv.20-23 Cave100%MidShaking spotDiglett's TunnelUltra MoonGrass Lv.20-23 Cave30%MidDiglett's TunnelUltra SunGrass Lv.20-23 Cave30%Mid
Step 2Dugtrio ✓Vast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.42-45100%LateShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra SunGrass Lv.42-45100%LateShaking spotHaina DesertUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Desert30%LateHaina DesertUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Desert30%LateLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrass Lv.41-44 Forest30%LateLush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-44 Forest30%LateHaina DesertUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Desert20%LateShaking spotHaina DesertUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Desert20%LateShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.42-4520%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra SunGrass Lv.42-4520%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonGrass Lv.42-4520%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunGrass Lv.42-4520%LatePoni CoastUltra SunGrass Lv.56-59 Water100%PostShaking spotPoni CoastUltra MoonGrass Lv.56-59 Water100%PostShaking spotResolution CaveUltra MoonGrass Lv.56-59 Cave30%PostResolution CaveUltra SunGrass Lv.56-59 Cave30%Postor evolve from Diglett (Step 1)
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra 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