The Essentials on Diglett
- Type
- Ground
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Water, Grass, Ice Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Poison, Rock · immune: Electric
- Evolution
- Diglett → Dugtrio (Lv. 26)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Alolan Form Details
- Stats
- Total 265 · top stat: Speed (95) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 148 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 66 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Taupiqueur in French · ディグダ, Digda in Japanese · Digda in German All Languages
Overview
Diglett is a Ground-type Pokémon, No. 50 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Mole Pokémon. Height: 0.2 m, weight: 0.8 kg.
Diglett evolves into Dugtrio (Lv. 26).
Abilities: Sand Veil and Arena Trap. Hidden Ability: Sand Force. Diglett is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves (×2 damage). Diglett takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#050
National Pokédex
Category
Mole Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
10
255
Attack
55
255
Defense
25
255
Special Attack
35
255
Special Defense
45
255
Speed
95
255
Total
265
Min HP (Lv. 100)
130
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
224
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Ground). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Water
×2
Grass
×2
Ice
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Fighting
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 2 types
Poison
×½
Rock
×½
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Electric
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.
Ability 2
Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing from battle.
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Diglett Evolution
Diglett Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Ground
Alolan Form
Ground · Steel
Alolan Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Diglett Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Scratch
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Sand Attack
Ground
Stat
100%
—
15
4
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
8
Astonish
Ghost
Phys.
100%
30
15
12
Mud-Slap
Ground
Spec.
100%
20
10
12
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
14
Magnitude
Ground
Phys.
100%
—
30
15
Fury Swipes
Normal
Phys.
80%
18
15
16
Bulldoze
Ground
Phys.
100%
60
20
20
Sucker Punch
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
5
24
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
25
Mud Bomb
Ground
Spec.
85%
65
10
28
Sandstorm
Rock
Stat
—
—
10
32
Dig
Ground
Phys.
100%
80
10
36
Earth Power
Ground
Spec.
100%
90
10
40
Earthquake
Ground
Phys.
100%
100
10
44
Fissure
Ground
Phys.
30%
—
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Diglett
Available in 19 games, 108 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Blue 8 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(8)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 15%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 18 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 20 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 21 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 22 5%
Red 8 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(8)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 15%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 18 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 20 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 21 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 22 5%
Yellow 8 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(8)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 15%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 18 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 20 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 21 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 22 5%
Generation II
Crystal 12 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(12)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 2 30%
Day
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 3 30%
Morning
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 4 30%
Night
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 4 30%
Day
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 6 30%
Morning
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 8 30%
Night
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 8 20%
Day
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 12 20%
Morning
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 16 20%
Night
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 24 10%
Morning
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 32 10%
Night
Gold 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 30%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 30%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 20%
Silver 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 30%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 30%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 20%
Generation III
FireRed 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 4%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 1%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 18 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 20 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 21 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 22 5%
LeafGreen 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 4%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 1%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 18 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 20 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 21 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 22 5%
Generation IV
Diamond 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 25 1%
Poké Radar required
HeartGold 10 encounters
Available
▼
Rock Smash
(1)
Vermilion City
Lv. 24-37 90%
Tall grass
(9)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 10%
Route 48
Lv. 20 4%
Pearl 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 23 4%
Route 228
Lv. 25 1%
Poké Radar required
Platinum 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 228
Lv. 49 4%
Route 228
Lv. 49 4%
Route 228
Lv. 49 4%
Route 228
Lv. 49 4%
Route 228
Lv. 49 4%
Route 228
Lv. 49 1%
SoulSilver 10 encounters
Available
▼
Rock Smash
(1)
Vermilion City
Lv. 24-37 90%
Tall grass
(9)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13 5%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 20%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 17 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 10%
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 19 10%
Route 48
Lv. 20 4%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13-18 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Diglett's Cave
Lv. 13-18 100%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Diglett in Pokémon GO
- 676Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 386Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Dugtrio
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.”
Blue
“Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.”
Yellow
“It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.”
Gold
“Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.”
Silver
“If a DIGLETT DIGS through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.”
Crystal
“It digs under ground and chews on tree roots, sticking its head out only when the sun isn't bright.”
Ruby
“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.”
Sapphire
“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.”
Emerald
“DIGLETT are raised in most farms. The reason is simple--wherever they burrow, the soil is left perfectly tilled for growing delicious crops.”
FireRed
“It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.”
LeafGreen
“Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.”
Diamond
“A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.”
Pearl
“A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.”
Platinum
“A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.”
HeartGold
“Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.”
SoulSilver
“If a DIGLETT digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.”
Black
“A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.”
White
“A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.”
Black 2
“A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.”
White 2
“A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.”
X
“Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.”
Y
“Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.”
Omega Ruby
“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.”
Alpha Sapphire
“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.”
Sun
“It chews on plant roots underground. Farmers whose vegetables are vulnerable find it can be quite a pest.”
Moon
“Many farmers cherish and nurture Diglett because its droppings enrich the soil it lives in.”
Ultra Sun
“It travels through tunnels that it digs underground. It hates sunlight, so it comes out only after the sun goes down.”
Ultra Moon
“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.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.”
Sword
“If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.”
Shield
“It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Taupiqueur
🇬🇧 English
Diglett
🇯🇵 漢字
ディグダ
🇯🇵 Kana
ディグダ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Digda
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Digda
🇪🇸 Español
Diglett
🇮🇹 Italiano
Diglett
🇰🇷 한국어
디그다
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
地鼠
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
地鼠
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Taupe
🇬🇧 EN
Mole Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
もぐらポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Maulwurf-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Diglett
What type is Diglett?
Diglett is a Ground-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Diglett?
Diglett evolves into Dugtrio (Lv. 26).
What are Diglett's weaknesses?
Diglett is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves (×2 damage). Diglett takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
What is Diglett's Hidden Ability?
Diglett's Hidden Ability is Sand Force. Its regular Abilities are Sand Veil and Arena Trap.
Can you get a Shiny Diglett in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Diglett is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
