Stats & Training
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.
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 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 |
 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 2x183-215%KO Razor Shell 2x162-191%KO Frost Breath 2x38-45% | ||
 Sceptile Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Sceptile builds →Leaf Storm 2x187-221%KO Leaf Blade 2x141-166%KO Energy Ball 2x132-155%KO Mega Drain 2x60-71% | ||
 Dartrix Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Dartrix builds →Leaf Blade 2x127-150%KO Energy Ball 2x95-112%KO Razor Leaf 2x78-93% Leafage 2x57-68% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion threatens a KO with Fire Blast (171-201%). Mamoswine's Earthquake also KOs at 192-225%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb47-55% Fire Blast171-201%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake192-225%KO Ice Shard 2x155-182%KO Knock Off83-98% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin27-32% Ice Beam 2x135-159%KO Hydro Pump 2x247-291%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Dugtrio Best Moveset
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 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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 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)
Dugtrio 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 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. Arena Trap 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
- 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