Alolan Diglett • Generation VIII Pokédex

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Alolan-diglett
Pokédex Page for Alolan Diglett

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Alolan Diglett, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Alolan Diglett is not available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl and cannot be used in or sent to those versions.

Alolan Diglett

Alolan-diglett
Sprite of Alolan Diglett in Pokémon HOME

Alolan Diglett's Type

GROUND
STEEL

Diglett's Pokédex #s

National #
50
Galar #
164
Armor #
--
Crown #
--

Alolan Diglett's Base Stats

HP:
10
Attack:
55
Defense:
30
Sp. Atk:
35
Sp. Def:
45
Speed:
90
Total:
265

Misc. Info

Height:
0'8" (0.2m)
Weight:
2.2 lbs. (1 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Field
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,000,000
EV Yield:
1 Speed
Base EXP:
53
Catch Rate:
255
Base Happiness:
70

Alolan Diglett's Abilities

Here are what abilities Alolan Diglett can possibly have, along with their effects.
Sand Veil
Raises Diglett's base evasion by 25% in a sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Diglett.
Tangling Hair
Lowers the attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage whenever Diglett is damaged by a contact move.
Sand Force
Diglett's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves do 30% more damage in a sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Diglett.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Diglett's weakness and resistance is to various types.
FIRE
WATER
FIGHTING
GROUND
½
NORMAL
FLYING
PSYCHIC
BUG
DRAGON
STEEL
FAIRY
¼
ROCK
immune
ELECTRIC
POISON

Diglett's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Diglett evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Alolan-diglett
Alolan Diglett
starting form
Alolan-dugtrio
Alolan Dugtrio
at level 26

Diglett's Alternate Forms

Base Form

Alolan Diglett's Moves in Sword & Shield

Below is a list of all of the moves that Alolan Diglett can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Alolan Diglett learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
1
Sand Attack
Lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.
GROUND
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
1
Metal Claw
Has a 10% chance of raising Diglett's Attack by one stage.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
50 95% 35 One Target
4
Growl
Lowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 40 Nearby Enemies
8
Astonish
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
30 100% 15 One Target
12
Mud-Slap
100% chance of lowering the target's Accuracy by one stage.
GROUND
SPECIAL
20 100% 10 One Target
16
Bulldoze
100% chance of lowering all nearby Pokémon's Speed by one stage.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
60 100% 20 All But Self
20
Sucker Punch
Has +1 priority. Fails unless the target uses a damaging move.
DARK
PHYSICAL
70 100% 5 One Target
24
Iron Head
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
28
Sandstorm
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for 5 turns.
ROCK
STATUS
-- -- 10 Entire Field
32
Dig
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
80 100% 10 One Target
36
Earth Power
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GROUND
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
40
Earthquake
Does double damage against targets using Dig.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
100 100% 10 All But Self
44
Fissure
Knocks out the target. Fails against higher-level Pokémon.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
varies 30% 5 One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Alolan Diglett can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM15
Dig
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
80 100% 10 One Target
TM16
Screech
Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 85% 40 One Target
TM21
Rest
Diglett restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM22
Rock Slide
Has a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
75 90% 10 Nearby Enemies
TM23
Thief
Damages the target and steals its held item.
DARK
PHYSICAL
60 100% 25 One Target
TM24
Snore
Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
50 100% 15 One Target
TM25
Protect
Protects Diglett from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM31
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM32
Sandstorm
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for 5 turns.
ROCK
STATUS
-- -- 10 Entire Field
TM34
Sunny Day
Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.
FIRE
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM37
Beat Up
Hits once for each conscious Pokémon in the party, doing damage based on its Attack.
DARK
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 10 One Target
TM39
Facade
Does double damage if Diglett is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM48
Rock Tomb
100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
60 95% 15 One Target
TM58
Assurance
Does double damage if the target was already damaged this turn.
DARK
PHYSICAL
60 100% 10 One Target
TM65
Shadow Claw
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
GHOST
PHYSICAL
70 100% 15 One Target
TM76
Round
Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
60 100% 15 One Target
TM81
Bulldoze
100% chance of lowering all nearby Pokémon's Speed by one stage.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
60 100% 20 All But Self
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
Power is doubled if Diglett missed the target last turn.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
75 100% 10 One Target

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Alolan Diglett can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
TR Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TR01
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
85 100% 15 One Target
TR10
Earthquake
Does double damage against targets using Dig.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
100 100% 10 All But Self
TR12
Agility
Raises Diglett's Speed by two stages.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
TR20
Substitute
Costs 25% of Diglett's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR21
Reversal
Does more damage when Diglett's HP is low.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 15 One Target
TR22
Sludge Bomb
Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TR26
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR27
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Diglett's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR35
Uproar
Lose control for up to 5 turns. While the Uproar is active, no Pokémon can be asleep.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 Random Enemy
TR46
Iron Defense
Raises Diglett's Defense by two stages.
STEEL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TR67
Earth Power
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GROUND
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TR70
Flash Cannon
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
STEEL
SPECIAL
80 100% 10 One Target
TR74
Iron Head
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TR83
Ally Switch
Switches places with Diglett for the rest of the battle.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TR85
Work Up
Raises Diglett's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 30 User

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Alolan Diglett can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Alolan Diglett.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Metal Sound
Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
STEEL
STATUS
-- 85% 40 One Target
EGG
Ancient Power
Has a 10% chance of raising Diglett's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stage.
ROCK
SPECIAL
60 100% 5 One Target
EGG
Thrash
Confuses Diglett after 2–3 turns.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
120 100% 10 Random Enemy
EGG
Headbutt
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Final Gambit
Does damage equal to Diglett's remaining HP and then Diglett faints.
FIGHTING
SPECIAL
varies 100% 5 One Target
EGG
Memento
Lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack by two stages, then Diglett faints.
DARK
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
EGG
Hone Claws
Raises Diglett's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
DARK
STATUS
-- -- 15 User

Move Tutor Moves

Here are all of the moves that Alolan Diglett can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TUTOR
Scorching Sands
Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
GROUND
SPECIAL
70 100% 10 One Target

Alolan Diglett's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Alolan Diglett's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Diglett's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Diglett is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
130 161 193 224 10
Attack
115 146 178 209 55
Defense
65 96 128 159 30
Sp. Atk
75 106 138 169 35
Sp. Def
95 126 158 189 45
Speed
185 216 248 279 90
Total
265

Where to Find Alolan Diglett in Sword & Shield

If you're looking for where to find Alolan Diglett, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Diglett in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Alolan Diglett

Given as a gift on the Isle of Armor (DLC) after locating all 150 Alolan Diglett on the isle.

Notes About Alolan Diglett

Can only be bred by having an Alolan Diglett or Alolan Dugtrio hold an Everstone Everstone.

Pokédex Entries for Diglett

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

Sword
The metal-rich geology of this Pokémon's habitat caused it to develop steel whiskers on its head.
Shield
Its three hairs change shape depending on Diglett's mood. They're a useful communication tool among these Pokémon.
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