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No. 0660

Diggersby

Digging Pokémon

Diggersby
Official art
NormalGround
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
42.4 kg 93.5 lbs
Base stat total
423 top 55%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.
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Base stats

HP85145–192280–374
Atk5654–118105–232
Def7773–141143–278
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD7773–141143–278
Spe7874–143144–280
Total423Higher than 45% of all Pokémon
HP85Atk56Def77Spe78SpD77SpA50

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 78). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+143Max130No SP98Min88Scarf214Tailwind286

At max Speed, Diggersby outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143Diggersby · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 130Diggersby · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 98Diggersby · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Fighting2×Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFlyingGroundBugSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Pickup

    Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

  • Cheek Pouch

    Restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect.

  • Huge PowerHidden ability

    Doubles Attack in battle.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#219 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (32.6%) · Huge Power (96.2%) · Adamant (54.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (30.9%)

Moves Earthquake, Ice Punch, High Horsepower, Protect

Singles

#124 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (67.4%) · Huge Power (99.7%) · Adamant (79.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (46%)

Moves Earthquake, Ice Punch, Quick Attack, Thunder Punch

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.3% of teams · rank #142 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Huge Power
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Earthquake
  2. Quick Attack
  3. Swords Dance
  4. Thunder Punch

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

Usage by rating

  • All players0.4%
  • Rated 1500+0.36%
  • Rated 1630+0.3%
  • Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.3%

Moves

  • Earthquake97.2%
  • Quick Attack79.2%
  • Swords Dance77.7%
  • Thunder Punch67.1%
  • Fire Punch20.9%
  • U-turn14.5%
  • Body Slam11.7%
  • Ice Punch11.2%
  • Facade6.2%
  • Mega Kick3.8%

Items

  • Focus Sash69.6%
  • Choice Scarf18.3%
  • Silk Scarf5.3%
  • Life Orb4.2%
  • Passho Berry0.7%
  • Chople Berry0.5%

Abilities

  • 99.9%
  • 0.1%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe64.4%
  • Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe7.6%
  • Adamant 31 HP / 32 Atk / 3 SpD7.1%
  • Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe5.2%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe3.8%

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1Laser FocusGuarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.NormalStatus——30
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
9Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
12Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
15FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
18Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
23BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
28DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
33BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5
38Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
43Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
48EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
53Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10
58Hammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 52

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20
TM01Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5
TM03Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM04Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM05Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM49Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM52BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5
TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20
TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TR07Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TR20SubstituteTransfers 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
TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15
TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TR73Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TR81Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TR94High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

Tutor 1

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

Pokédex entries

Category
Digging Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Central Kalos#011Galar#049Lumiose#014
  1. The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.

    Shield
  2. With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It’s a huge help during tunnel construction.

    Sword
  3. As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it’s finished digging, it lounges lazily.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ホルード
Japanese (romaji)
Horudo
Korean
파르토
Chinese (Traditional)
掘地兔
Chinese (Simplified)
掘地兔
French
Excavarenne
German
Grebbit
Spanish
Diggersby
Italian
Diggersby

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
148
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 15 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Sword 15 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 22Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 27
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 22Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 27