Dugtrio's Ground typing gives it an immunity to Electric. Only 3 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. A competitive option since Gen 1. Comfortably outruns most offensive threats.
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.
These DIGLETT triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it’s like underground.
Dugtrio Weakness
AvgDugtrio's Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, and Ice moves. 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Dugtrio to get Diglett eggs easily using 66 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Beat Up, Feint Attack and 2 more.
Leftovers and an ability form the backbone. Dugtrio invests flexible EVs EVs to play its attacker role properly, and a nature nature pushes higher. Earthquake handles the heavy lifting on offense. Utility options rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Dugtrio Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Sludge Bomb
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
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 Dig, they expand what Dugtrio can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
3 encounter spots for Dugtrio at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Dugtrio in Crystal
To get Dugtrio, start by catching Diglett through walking encounters at Lv. 2-32. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DiglettEFFORTLESSDiglett's Cave - B1FGrassLv.2-16CommonEarlyCaveDayEFFORTLESSDiglett's Cave - B1FGrassLv.3-24CommonEarlyCaveMorningEFFORTLESSDiglett's Cave - B1FGrassLv.4-32CommonEarlyCaveNight
Step 2Dugtrio ✓EASYDiglett's Cave - B1FGrassLv.16UncommonMidCaveDayEASYDiglett's Cave - B1FGrassLv.24UncommonMidCaveMorningEASYDiglett's Cave - B1FGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveNightor evolve from Diglett (Step 1)
Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a support. Base 120 Speed is where it shines.
Dugtrio fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Dugtrio appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Dugtrio first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 9 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A