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

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: May 19, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Dugtrio Pokemon Guide

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

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Dugtrio

    dugtrio

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Dugtrio

    dugtrio

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

    Dugtrio Description

    Dugtrio is the evolved form of Diglett and evolves at Level 26. Its three heads move together underground, allowing it to tunnel quickly and strike from unexpected angles.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Dugtrio Good in Competitive?

    Dugtrio has been competitively important in some formats because Arena Trap can prevent many grounded Pokemon from switching out. Its high Speed lets it revenge kill or remove specific weakened targets.

    Dugtrio’s biggest strengths are Speed, Ground-type attacks and trapping utility. Its biggest weaknesses are frailty and limited defensive value, so it often depends on entering battle safely and choosing the right target.

    Dugtrio Quick Facts

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

    Name

    Dugtrio

    National Dex

    #0051

    Type

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Ground

    Species

    Mole Pokemon

    Height

    2’04” / 0.7 m

    70 cm

    Weight

    73.4 lbs / 33.3 kg

    33.3 kg

    Abilities

    Sand Veil, Arena Trap, Sand Force

    Dugtrio Stats

    Dugtrio has very high Speed and usable Attack, but low bulk. It is strongest when it can act first, trap targets and use Ground-type attacks effectively.

    Hp
    35
    Attack
    100
    Defense
    50
    Special Attack
    50
    Special Defense
    70
    Speed
    120

    Dugtrio Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

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

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Earthquake

    Dugtrio’s most reliable high-power Ground-type attack.

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Earth Power

    A special Ground-type option in games where Dugtrio can use it.

    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Rock Slide

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

    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Stone Edge

    A high-power Rock-type coverage move for stronger hits.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Sucker Punch

    Priority coverage that can help Dugtrio finish weakened threats.

    Steel type Pokemon icon

    Iron Head

    Coverage against Fairy, Ice and Rock-type Pokemon when available.

    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Stealth Rock

    A useful hazard move that helps Dugtrio support its team.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Memento

    Weakens an opponent and can create a safer setup chance for a teammate.

    Dugtrio All Moves

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

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    StartSand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
    1Astonish Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
    1Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Night Slash Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
    1Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status–100
    1Scratch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Tri Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    12Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    16Bulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
    20Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
    24Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    30Sandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    36Dig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    42Earth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
    48Earthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
    54Fissure Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical–30
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
    TMCharm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
    TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
    TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
    TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    TMRock Blast Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical2590
    TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
    TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
    TMSand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
    TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMScorching Sands Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special70100
    TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
    TMSludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
    TMSmack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
    TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
    TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMThroat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
    TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100

    Dugtrio Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Dugtrio 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 type Pokemon icon

    Ground

    Weaknesses

    Water type Pokemon icon
    Grass type Pokemon icon
    Ice type Pokemon icon

    Water, Grass, Ice

    Resistances

    Poison type Pokemon icon
    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Poison, Rock

    Immunity

    Electric type Pokemon icon

    Electric

    Dugtrio Abilities

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

    Sand Veil

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

    Arena Trap

    Prevents many grounded opposing Pokemon from switching out, allowing Dugtrio to trap and remove specific threats.

    Sand Force

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

    Dugtrio Evolution

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

    Stage 1

    Diglett

    Ground type Pokemon icon
    diglett

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Dugtrio

    Ground type Pokemon icon
    dugtrio

    Evolves from Diglett at Level 26

    Where to Find Dugtrio in Pokemon Games

    Dugtrio’s availability changes by game. It is often found in caves, tunnels and dry areas, or obtained by evolving Diglett at Level 26.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Diglett’s Cave.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Diglett’s Cave.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Route 11 and Diglett’s Cave.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Diglett’s Cave.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Diglett’s Cave.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Diglett’s Cave.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Diglett’s Cave.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Diglett’s Cave.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Route 228.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Route 228.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Route 228.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Diglett’s Cave.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Diglett’s Cave.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Route 13.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Route 13.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Diglett at Level 26.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Diglett at Level 26.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Vast Poni Canyon and Resolution Cave.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Vast Poni Canyon and Resolution Cave.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Lush Jungle, Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Vast Poni Canyon and Resolution Cave.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Lush Jungle, Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Vast Poni Canyon and Resolution Cave.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Diglett’s Cave.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Diglett’s Cave.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Route 6, Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills and Lake of Outrage.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Route 6, Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills and Lake of Outrage.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Route 228.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Route 228.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet North Province Areas One, Two and Three, East Province Areas One and Three, South Province Areas One and Six, West Province Areas One, Two and Three, The Great Crater of Paldea and Glaseado Mountain.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet North Province Areas One, Two and Three, East Province Areas One and Three, South Province Areas One and Six, West Province Areas One, Two and Three, The Great Crater of Paldea and Glaseado Mountain.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Dugtrio
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

    Alolan Dugtrio

    Alolan Dugtrio is Dugtrio’s regional form from Alola. It is a Ground and Steel-type Pokemon with long metallic hair-like whiskers.

    dugtrio-alola

    Category

    Mole Pokemon

    Type

    Ground / Steel

    Height

    2’4″

    Weight

    146.8 lbs

    Alolan Dugtrio evolves from Alolan Diglett at Level 26 and has different defensive traits because of its Ground and Steel typing.

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    Dugtrio FAQ

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

    What type is Dugtrio?

    Dugtrio is a Ground-type Pokemon.

    What is Dugtrio weak against?

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

    What does Dugtrio evolve from?

    Dugtrio evolves from Diglett at Level 26.

    What are Dugtrio’s abilities?

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

    What are Dugtrio’s best moves?

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

    Is Dugtrio good in Pokemon?

    Dugtrio can be strong in some formats because of its Speed and trapping utility, but it is very frail.

    How do you get Dugtrio?

    The most common way to get Dugtrio is to evolve Diglett at Level 26, though some games allow Dugtrio to be caught directly.

    Does Dugtrio have an alternate form?

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



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