Dugtrio (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

→‎Trivia: Since this is a property of the species, it should be noted on the species page
(→‎Trivia: Since this is a property of the species, it should be noted on the species page)
Line 688: Line 688:
* In [[Generation V]], when Dugtrio and Diglett are sent out, they merely fade onto the screen instead of dropping down<!--even those that fly or levitate go down--> like all other Pokémon.
* In [[Generation V]], when Dugtrio and Diglett are sent out, they merely fade onto the screen instead of dropping down<!--even those that fly or levitate go down--> like all other Pokémon.
* In the [[Poké Transfer]], Dugtrio and Diglett run between bushes rather than jump.
* In the [[Poké Transfer]], Dugtrio and Diglett run between bushes rather than jump.
* If Diglett and Dugtrio were to use {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}}, they would soar through the skies while still embedded in a piece of ground.
* Dugtrio is immune to the move {{m|Telekinesis}}. However, the effect of the move remains if Dugtrio obtains it via {{m|Baton Pass}}.
* If Diglett or Dugtrio uses {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}}, it soars through the sky while still embedded in a piece of ground.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}} arcade games.
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}} arcade games.


Alolan Dugtrio's hair may be based on {{wp|Pele's hair}}, a thin {{wp|volcanic glass}} formed near Hawaiʻi volcanoes.
Alolan Dugtrio's hair may be based on {{wp|Pele's hair}}, a thin {{wp|volcanic glass}} formed near Hawaiian volcanoes.
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Dugtrio is a combination of ''dug'' (past tense of ''dig'') and ''trio'' (a group of three).
Dugtrio is a combination of ''dug'' (past tense of ''dig'') and ''trio'' (a group of three).