Is Dugtrio Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
The evolved form brings Ground/Steel typing with speed that outpaces most of the roster. MoveEarthquake handles Molayne's E4 well, and Molayne actually runs one himself. Paper-thin defenses mean one wrong hit ends things, but the type coverage is worth the risk.
Diglett trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Diglett's weaknesses hard.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Diglett has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Mallow's team hits Diglett's weaknesses hard.
Dugtrio has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Dugtrio has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Dugtrio's weaknesses hard.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Dugtrio has the type edge here and should clean up Molayne's team.
Dugtrio has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Dugtrio's weaknesses hard.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Diglett on Verdant Cavern (walking, Lv 8-11).
Your Diglett should hit Level 26 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Dugtrio in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 USUM
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 SiteLv.8-11CaveRate 35%Route 7Lv.16-19GrassRate 100%Shaking spotRoute 5Lv.18-21GrassRate 100%Shaking spotDiglett's TunnelLv.20-23CaveRate 100%Shaking spotDiglett's TunnelLv.20-23CaveRate 30%
Step 2Dugtrio ✓Vast Poni Canyon - InsideLv.42-45GrassRate 100%Shaking spotHaina DesertLv.32-35GrassRate 30%Lush Jungle - East CaveLv.41-44GrassRate 30%Haina DesertLv.32-35GrassRate 20%Shaking spotVast Poni Canyon - InsideLv.42-45GrassRate 20%Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Lv.42-45GrassRate 20%Poni CoastLv.56-59GrassRate 100%Shaking spotResolution CaveLv.56-59CaveRate 30%or evolve from Diglett (Step 1)
Dugtrio Weakness
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Dugtrio Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Dugtrio
 Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
 Popplio Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Popplio builds →Bubble Beam 2x65-78% Icy Wind 2x37-44% | ||
Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
 Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Brionne builds →Water Gun 2x56-66% Icy Wind 2x50-60% | ||
Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Brionne builds →Bubble Beam 2x83-98% Icy Wind 2x47-55% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x153-180%KO Ice Beam 2x101-120%KO Energy Ball 2x101-120%KO | ||
Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodAncient Poni Path Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Pelipper builds →Brine 2x89-105%KO Ice Beam 2x80-95% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x148-174%KO Ice Beam 2x98-116%KO Energy Ball 2x98-116%KO | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Aggron can KO Dugtrio with Earthquake (88-103%). Lycanroc's Stone Edge hits Dugtrio for 45-53%. Primeape's Close Combat also KOs at 93-109%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemCustapberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Aggron builds →Earthquake88-103%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemLycaniumz NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Lycanroc builds →Accelerock18-21% Stone Edge45-53% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Primeape builds →Close Combat93-109%KO U Turn54-64% Stone Edge38-45% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam 2x107-126%KO Psyshock48-56% Shadow Ball48-56% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Hitmonchan builds →Drain Punch64-75% Mach Punch34-40% | ||
Dugtrio Evolutions
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, Astonish, Beat Up and 10 more.
USUM Dugtrio Best Moveset
120 Speed with AbilityArena Trap preventing grounded opponents from switching makes Dugtrio the fastest Pokemon that locks opponents in. 100 Attack lands Ground TermStab with enough power to finish weakened targets. The Alolan form adds Steel typing. But 35 HP and 50 Defense mean one hit from anything bulky ends the moveset.
Best Build
Dugtrio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Astonish 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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
While the three of them normally get along splendidly, on rare occasions a huge fight will break out over which head gets to eat first.
Dugtrio’s heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts.
Dugtrio Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Dugtrio has a 425 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Earthquake with Focus Sash 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Dugtrio fills the sweeper 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.
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
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves