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No. 0051

Dugtrio

Mole Pokémon

Dugtrio
Official art
Ground
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
33.3 kg 73.4 lbs
Base stat total
425 top 54%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryCrystal / Shield
These DIGLETT triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
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Base stats

HP3595–142180–274
Atk10094–167184–328
Def5049–11294–218
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe120112–189220–372
Total425Higher than 46% of all Pokémon
HP35Atk100Def50Spe120SpD70SpA50

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 120). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+189Max172No SP140Min126Scarf283Tailwind378

At max Speed, Dugtrio outspeeds 26 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. 189Dugtrio · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  5. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  6. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  9. 172Dugtrio · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  10. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  11. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  12. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 140Dugtrio · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  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

Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Sand Veil

    Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

  • Arena Trap

    Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

  • Sand ForceHidden ability

    Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.21% of teams · rank #200 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Arena Trap
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
  1. Earthquake
  2. Endeavor
  3. Smack Down
  4. Sandstorm

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

Usage by rating

  • All players0.17%
  • Rated 1500+0.16%
  • Rated 1630+0.21%
  • Rated 1760+0.09%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.21%

Moves

  • Earthquake100%
  • Endeavor65.9%
  • Smack Down60%
  • Sandstorm50.2%
  • Sucker Punch47.6%
  • Stone Edge33.6%
  • Throat Chop23%
  • Foul Play10.4%
  • Stealth Rock5.6%
  • Memento2%

Items

  • Focus Sash66.3%
  • Choice Band33.4%
  • Choice Scarf0.3%
  • Life Orb0%
  • Loaded Dice0%
  • Leftovers0%

Abilities

  • 99.7%
  • 0.3%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe52.6%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe30.8%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.2%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.5%
  • Hasty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0050DiglettGround
    1. Level 26#0051DugtrioGround

Moves

Level up 16

EvoSand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tri AttackHas a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.NormalSpec80100%10
12Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
16BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
20Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5
24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
30SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
36DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
42Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
48EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
54FissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%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
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
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
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
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
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Mole Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Cave
Pal Park area
Mountain
Kanto#051Original Johto#133Updated Johto#135Mountain Kalos#002Original Alola#072Original Melemele#072Original Akala#030Original Ula’ula#039Original Poni#023Updated Alola#086Updated Melemele#086Updated Akala#030Updated Ula’ula#039Updated Poni#032Let’s Go Kanto#051Galar#165Paldea#149Blueberry#067

  1. A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It’s reported that this triggers an earthquake.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  2. Dugtrio’s heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts.

    Ultra Moon

  3. While the three of them normally get along splendidly, on rare occasions a huge fight will break out over which head gets to eat first.

    Ultra Sun

  4. Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground.

    Moon

  5. This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It’s the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles.

    Sun

  6. Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  7. In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.

    FireRed · X

  8. Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground.

    Emerald

  9. DUGTRIO are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  10. These DIGLETT triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.

    Crystal · Shield

  11. Extremely powerful, they can DIG through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y

  12. Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.

    Gold · HeartGold

  13. A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.

    Yellow

  14. A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
ダグトリオ
Japanese (romaji)
Dugtrio
Korean
닥트리오
Chinese (Traditional)
三地鼠
Chinese (Simplified)
三地鼠
French
Triopikeur
German
Digdri
Spanish
Dugtrio
Italian
Dugtrio

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
149
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Green 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Red 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 8 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
Sword 8 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–18
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–18
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 13Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ground, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 26–28
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 13Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ground, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 26–28
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle Dome B1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 40
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–29
HeartGold 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–29
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
FireRed 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Crystal 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–32
Silver 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–29
Gold 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–29
Yellow 2 areas
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
  • Road 11Trade with an NPC · Lv 50–100
Blue 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Red 1 area
  • Digletts CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31