Diglett (#0050) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP1070–117130–224

Atk5554–117103–229

Def2527–8449–163

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe9590–161175–317

Total265Higher than 7% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Diglett outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Arena Trap
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.
Sand ForceHidden ability
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0050DiglettGround
1. Level 26#0051DugtrioGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

8AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

12Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

16BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

20Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

28SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

32DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

36Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

40EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

44FissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggFinal GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggHone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Mole Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Cave
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#050Original Johto#132Updated Johto#134Mountain Kalos#001Original Alola#071Original Melemele#071Original Akala#029Original Ula’ula#038Original Poni#022Updated Alola#085Updated Melemele#085Updated Akala#029Updated Ula’ula#038Updated Poni#031Let’s Go Kanto#050Galar#164Paldea#148Blueberry#066

Around their crops, farmers plant the kind of tree that Diglett like to eat as a way of getting Diglett to plow the fields for them.
Ultra Moon
It travels through tunnels that it digs underground. It hates sunlight, so it comes out only after the sun goes down.
Ultra Sun
Many farmers cherish and nurture Diglett because its droppings enrich the soil it lives in.
Moon
It chews on plant roots underground. Farmers whose vegetables are vulnerable find it can be quite a pest.
Sun
A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.
FireRed · Shield
DIGLETT are raised in most farms. The reason is simple--wherever they burrow, the soil is left perfectly tilled for growing delicious crops.
Emerald
DIGLETT are raised in most farms. The reason is simple - wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It digs underground and chews on tree roots, sticking its head out only when the sun isn't bright.
Crystal
If a DIGLETT DIGS through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.
Silver · SoulSilver · Sword
Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Gold · HeartGold · Y
It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

Japanese: ディグダ
Japanese (romaji): Digda
Korean: 디그다
Chinese (Traditional): 地鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 地鼠
French: Taupiqueur
German: Digda
Spanish: Diglett
Italian: Diglett

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 53
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22

Red 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22

Shield 6 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 8–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 4Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 17

Sword 6 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 8–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 4Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 17

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–18

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–18

SoulSilver 4 areas

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Vermilion CitySmashing rocks · Lv 24–37

HeartGold 4 areas

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Vermilion CitySmashing rocks · Lv 24–37

Platinum 1 area

Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49

Pearl 1 area

Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

Diamond 1 area

Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

LeafGreen 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22

FireRed 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22

Crystal 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–32

Silver 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19

Gold 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–19

Yellow 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22

Blue 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22

Red 1 area

Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22