Is Dugtrio Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
AbilityArena Trap locks opponents in and they can't switch to safety. Dugtrio is one of the fastest Pokemon in FRLG. Ground coverage handles Surge, Blaine, and Giovanni. Against the E4, Ground hits Lance's Aerodactyl. Blue's Rhydon at the Championship falls to it. Speed goes first. Arena Trap means they stay in.
Diglett has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Diglett trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Diglett resists most of Lt. Surge's coverage and hits back hard.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Dugtrio resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.
Dugtrio has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Dugtrio has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Dugtrio trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Dugtrio on Diglett's Cave (walking, Lv 29-31, rare).
- STARTING (Lv 29)
- LV 29GroundDig120100%10
- LV 29NormalTri Attack80100%10
- After Erika
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 51GroundEarthquake150100%10
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Catch Diglett on Diglett's Cave (walking, Lv 15-22, common).
- LV 17GroundDig120100%10
- After Erika
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 33NormalSlash70100%20
- LV 41GroundEarthquake150100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Dugtrio in FireRed & LeafGreen
Same tunnel as Diglett but completely different odds. Dugtrio is rare at all four spots in both versions, with endgame-level encounters.
1 location to catch Dugtrio1 location to catch Diglett
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 3Catch Diglett at any of the 1 location below, then level it up to 26 — it evolves into Dugtrio.
Badge 3Where To Catch Dugtrio in FRLG
Diglett is your first catch on the way to Dugtrio. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-31 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Dugtrio ✓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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Dugtrio Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Dugtrio
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x75-88% Ice Beam 2x57-68% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x116-137%KO Ice Beam 2x91-109%KO | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x78-93% Ice Beam 2x62-74% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x89-107%KO Ice Beam 2x59-71% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x141-166%KO Ice Beam 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Wartortle builds →Surf 2x96-114%KO Ice Beam 2x64-76% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x89-107%KO Ice Beam 2x59-71% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x141-166%KO Ice Beam 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Lapras builds →Surf 2x117-138%KO Ice Beam 2x117-138%KO | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x108-127%KO Ice Beam 2x57-67% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x137-162%KO Ice Beam 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x113-133%KO Ice Beam 2x75-88% | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x127-150%KO Water Pulse 2x54-64% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x111-131%KO Ice Beam 2x60-71% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x127-150%KO Water Pulse 2x54-64% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x110-130%KO Ice Beam 2x59-69% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Suicune builds →Surf 2x121-142%KO Ice Beam 2x80-95% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Houndoom's Fire Blast hits Dugtrio for 67-80%. Qwilfish's Self-Destruct also KOs at 113-133%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Houndoom builds →Pursuit25-29% Fire Blast67-80% Crunch49-58% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves View Electabuzz builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Qwilfish builds →Self Destruct113-133%KO Sludge Bomb25-30% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStickyhold ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dugtrio View Muk builds →Sludge Bomb38-45% Explosion211-249%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOwntempo ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves View Smeargle builds →
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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 HP (+25), bringing the total to 405 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dugtrio to get Diglett eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Beat Up, Feint Attack and 4 more.
FRLG Dugtrio Best Moveset
120 Speed is the fastest Ground type available, and AbilityArena Trap prevents grounded opponents from switching out. MoveEarthquake from 100 Attack handles most trapped targets. The moveset works by forcing favorable matchups through locking in, removing key threats that can't escape.
Best Build
Dugtrio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Bug
- Aerial Ace
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
Dugtrio FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Dugtrio can be caught in the wild at Digletts Cave in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen.
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