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Diglett
About Diglett

Diglett is a Ground-type Pokémon and #164 in the Galar Pokédex for Pokémon Sword & Shield. Diglett evolves into Dugtrio.

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Diglett

Sprite of Diglett in Pokémon Sword/Shield

Diglett's Type

GROUND

Diglett's Pokédex #s

Galar #
164
National #
50

Diglett's Base Stats

HP:
10
Attack:
55
Defense:
25
Sp. Atk:
35
Sp. Def:
45
Speed:
95
Total:
265

Misc. Info

Egg Groups:
Field
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,000,000
EV Yield:
1 Speed

Diglett's Abilities

Here are what abilities 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.
Arena Trap
Enemy Pokémon can't switch or run. Flying-type or airborne enemies aren't affected.
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.
2×
WATER
GRASS
ICE
½
POISON
ROCK
immune
ELECTRIC

Diglett's Evolution Line

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

Diglett's Moves

Below is a list of all of the moves that 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 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
Scratch
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
 40 100% 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
Slash
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
 70 100% 20 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 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 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.
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
TR67
Earth Power
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GROUND
SPECIAL
 90 100% 10 One Target
TR76
Stealth Rock
Sets floating rocks on the enemy's field. Does 1/8 max HP to enemies that switch in. Weakness/resistance to Rock affects this damage.
ROCK
STATUS
 -- -- 20 Enemy Field
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 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 Diglett.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
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
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

Where to Find Diglett

If you're looking for where to find 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.)

Diglett in the Wild

Wild Area: Rolling Fields
On the Ground
Normal Weather
Norm.		 Overcast
Over.		 Raining
Rain		 Thunderstorm
Strm.		 Intense Sun
Sun		 Snowing
Snow		 Blizzard
Bliz.		 Sandstorm
Sand.		 Heavy Fog
Fog
80% 20% 80% 80% 20% 80% 80% 20% 80%
Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10 Lv. 8-10

Wild Area: Giant's Mirror
Random Encounters
Normal Weather
Norm.		 Overcast
Over.		 Raining
Rain		 Thunderstorm
Strm.		 Intense Sun
Sun		 Snowing
Snow		 Blizzard
Bliz.		 Sandstorm
Sand.		 Heavy Fog
Fog
-- -- -- -- 30% -- -- -- --
Lv. 26-28

Galar Mine
Overworld Encounters
Any Weather
10% Lv. 11-14
Random Encounters
Any Weather
15% Lv. 11-15
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