Diglett Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Diglett Pokemon Guide

Diglett is a Ground-type Pokemon known for burrowing underground, high Speed, trapping utility and evolution into Dugtrio. This guide covers Diglett’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and alternate forms across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Diglett

Shiny Form

Shiny Diglett

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Diglett guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Diglett Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Diglett Description

Diglett is a small Ground-type Pokemon that lives underground and leaves raised earth in its wake. It evolves into Dugtrio at Level 26 and is known for its speed, tunneling behavior and trapping ability.

Competitive Overview

Is Diglett Good in Competitive?

Diglett is usually a niche competitive Pokemon, but Arena Trap can make it dangerous in formats where trapping is allowed. It can remove weakened or vulnerable grounded targets despite its very low bulk.

Diglett’s biggest strengths are Speed, Ground-type STAB and trapping utility. Its biggest issue is its extremely low HP and frailty, which means it often needs careful timing to enter battle safely.

Diglett Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Diglett, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Diglett

National Dex

#0050

Type

Ground

Species

Mole Pokemon

Height

0’08” / 0.2 m

20 cm

Weight

1.8 lbs / 0.8 kg

0.8 kg

Abilities

Sand Veil, Arena Trap, Sand Force

Diglett Stats

Diglett has excellent Speed for an early Pokemon but very low HP and defenses. It usually relies on acting first, using Ground-type attacks and evolving into Dugtrio for better power.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Diglett Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Diglett uses Ground, Rock, Steel and status moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Diglett’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earthquake

A powerful Ground-type attack and one of Diglett’s best damage options when available.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Dig

A classic Ground-type attack that fits Diglett’s burrowing theme.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earth Power

A special Ground-type move that can be useful in games where Diglett learns it.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Rock Slide

Coverage against Flying, Bug, Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stone Edge

A high-power Rock-type coverage option when available.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Sucker Punch

Priority coverage that can help Diglett finish faster or weakened targets.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stealth Rock

A useful entry hazard option in games where Diglett has access to it.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Memento

A support move that can weaken an opponent and create setup chances for a teammate.

Diglett All Moves

Diglett can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Diglett’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	–	100
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
8	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
12	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
16	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
20	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100
24	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
28	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
32	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
36	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
40	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
44	Fissure	Ground	Physical	–	30

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Scorching Sands	Ground	Special	70	100
TM	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100
Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	–	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	–	–
Memento	Dark	Status	–	100

Diglett Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Diglett is a Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it resistance to Poison and Rock-type moves and an immunity to Electric-type moves, but leaves it weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type attacks.

Type

Ground

Weaknesses

Water, Grass, Ice

Resistances

Poison, Rock

Immunity

Electric

Diglett Abilities

Diglett’s abilities support sand teams or trapping-based strategies.

Sand Veil

Boosts evasion during a sandstorm, helping Diglett avoid attacks in sand-based teams.

Arena Trap

Prevents many grounded opposing Pokemon from switching out, allowing Diglett to trap certain targets.

Sand Force

Powers up Rock, Ground and Steel-type moves during a sandstorm when this hidden ability is available.

Diglett Evolution

Diglett evolves into Dugtrio at Level 26. The full Diglett evolution line is Diglett and Dugtrio.

Stage 1

Diglett

Starting form

Stage 2

Dugtrio

Evolves from Diglett at Level 26

Where to Find Diglett in Pokemon Games

Diglett’s availability changes by game. It is often found in caves, tunnels, mines and dry ground areas.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Red	Diglett’s Cave.
Pokemon Blue	Diglett’s Cave.
Pokemon Yellow	Diglett’s Cave.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Gold	Diglett’s Cave.
Pokemon Silver	Diglett’s Cave.
Pokemon Crystal	Diglett’s Cave.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Diglett’s Cave.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Diglett’s Cave.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Diamond	Route 228.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 228.
Pokemon Platinum	Route 228.
Pokemon HeartGold	Route 48, Diglett’s Cave and Vermilion City.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Route 48, Diglett’s Cave and Vermilion City.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon X	Breed Dugtrio.
Pokemon Y	Breed Dugtrio.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Fiery Path.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Fiery Path.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Sun	Routes 5 and 7, Ten Carat Hill, Seaward Cave, Verdant Cavern, Diglett’s Tunnel and Lush Jungle.
Pokemon Moon	Routes 5 and 7, Ten Carat Hill, Seaward Cave, Verdant Cavern, Diglett’s Tunnel and Lush Jungle.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Routes 5 and 7, Verdant Cavern and Diglett’s Tunnel.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Routes 5 and 7, Verdant Cavern and Diglett’s Tunnel.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Diglett’s Cave and Lavender Town.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Diglett’s Cave and Lavender Town.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Sword	Rolling Fields, Galar Mine and Giant’s Mirror.
Pokemon Shield	Rolling Fields, Galar Mine and Giant’s Mirror.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 228.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 228.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Scarlet	North Province Areas One, Two and Three, East Province Areas One and Three, South Province Areas One, Two and Six, West Province Areas One, Two and Three, and Glaseado Mountain.
Pokemon Violet	North Province Areas One, Two and Three, East Province Areas One and Three, South Province Areas One, Two and Six, West Province Areas One, Two and Three, and Glaseado Mountain.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Diglett
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Alolan Diglett

Alolan Diglett is Diglett’s regional form from Alola. It changes Diglett’s typing to Ground and Steel and has metallic whisker-like hairs on its head.

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Diglett FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Diglett. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Diglett?

Diglett is a Ground-type Pokemon.

What is Diglett weak against?

Diglett is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves.

What does Diglett evolve into?

Diglett evolves into Dugtrio at Level 26.

What are Diglett’s abilities?

Diglett’s abilities are Sand Veil, Arena Trap and Sand Force.

What are Diglett’s best moves?

Diglett’s best moves often include Earthquake, Dig, Earth Power, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Sucker Punch, Stealth Rock and Memento.

Is Diglett good in Pokemon?

Diglett is fragile, but its Speed and Arena Trap can make it useful in some formats.

How do you get Diglett?

Diglett is commonly found in caves, tunnels and dry ground areas in games where it appears.

Does Diglett have an alternate form?

Yes, Diglett has an Alolan form that is Ground and Steel-type.

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