Wiglett (#0960) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP1070–117130–224

Atk5554–117103–229

Def2527–8449–163

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD2527–8449–163

Spe9590–161175–317

Total245Higher than 4% 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, Wiglett 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

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Gooey
Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.
Rattled
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Sand VeilHidden ability
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.25% of teams · rank #83 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Gooey
Nature: Timid
EVs: 36 HP / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Protect
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Earth Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.44%
Rated 1500+0.4%
Rated 1630+0.25%
Rated 1760+0.27%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.25%

Moves

Protect99.8%
Hydro Pump99.7%
Ice Beam99.7%
Earth Power99.7%
Liquidation0.3%
Throat Chop0.3%
Stomping Tantrum0.2%
Facade0.2%
Sandstorm0%
Dig0%

Items

Life Orb99.7%
Eviolite0.2%
Smooth Rock0%
Power Herb0%
Choice Band0%
Choice Scarf0%

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 36 HP / 236 SpA / 236 Spe99.7%
Impish 196 HP / 76 Atk / 236 Spe0.2%
Jolly 4 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe0.1%
Hardy 196 HP / 200 Atk / 40 Def / 40 SpD0%
Hardy 236 Atk / 236 Spe0%

Tera types

Water100%
Dark0%
Rock0%
Poison0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0960WiglettWater
1. Level 26#0961WugtrioWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

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

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

4Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

8WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

12Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

20SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

20Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

24HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

28DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

32Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

36Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

40LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM / HM / TR 30

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

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

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

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

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

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

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%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

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

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

Egg moves 2

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

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Garden Eel Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#288

Though it looks like Diglett, Wiglett is an entirely different species. The resemblance seems to be a coincidental result of environmental adaptation.
Violet
This Pokémon can pick up the scent of a Veluza just over 65 feet away and will hide itself in the sand.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: ウミディグダ
Japanese (romaji): Umidigda
Korean: 바다그다
Chinese (Traditional): 海地鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 海地鼠
French: Taupikeau
German: Schligda
Spanish: Wiglett
Italian: Wiglett

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 49
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 3
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).