Dugtrio (Pokémon)
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Dugtrio (Japanese: ダグトリオ Dugtrio) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.
In Alola, Dugtrio has a regional variant that is Ground/Steel. It evolves from Alolan Diglett starting at level 26.
Biology
Dugtrio is a set of Diglett triplets sharing a single body. Each head has brown skin, black eyes, and a large, round, pink nose. Dugtrio's three heads think the same thoughts and act cooperatively, though on rare occasions may fight over which head gets to eat first. In order to make burrowing easier, each head will bob up and down to loosen the soil. Dugtrio can tunnel under the earth at 60 mph (100 km/h) to a depth of 60 miles (100 km), triggering tremors and earthquakes. It is capable of burrowing endlessly. For a brief time, Fissure was its signature move.
Dugtrio lives in tunnels and caves under the earth. As shown in the anime, it sometimes lives in hollow trees in forests. It maintains the soil and plants trees to revitalize wooded areas.
The Alolan Dugtrio appears to look much like other Dugtrio apart from the golden hair each head sports. One head has a bob-cut, the second has curly "shoulder-length" and the last one has flowing hair that touches the ground behind it. This hair is made out of thin yet heavy strands of steel and it grows slowly and continuously throughout the Dugtrio's life, acting as sensors that can detect vibrations from long distances underground. The Alolan Dugtrio is regarded as a feminine deity of the earth and taking its hairs is thought to bring bad luck.
In the anime
Major appearances
Dugtrio debuted in Dig Those Diglett!. They worked with Diglett to plant trees in a forest.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Underground Round Up, under the ownership of Poncho. Poncho used it and multiple Diglett to rid a town of Electrode. Poncho only used his Dugtrio to get rid of Team Rocket's Electrode Eliminator.
Two Dugtrio were among the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in Got Miltank?. They brought Meowth and Ash's Cyndaquil to the oasis after they got hurt and lost in the desert.
Multiple Dugtrio appeared in Balance of Power, where they were disturbed by Norman's Slaking's Earthquake. The nearby Jessie kicked a rock at them, angering them and prompting them to chase after her, James, and Meowth.
A Dugtrio appeared in Shocks and Bonds, under the ownership of Katie. She used it against Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Dugtrio defeated Pikachu, but was defeated by Glalie.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Green Guardian, where Solana used her Capture Styler to receive their assistance in building an underground tunnel that Ash and his friends could use to bypass vines and get to Celebi.
Multiple Dugtrio appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness as sentries for the Wigglytuff Guild, alongside Diglett.
Two Dugtrio appeared in Making Friends and Influencing Villains!, where they were among a group of Pokémon that helped befriend a Shiny Phantump.
Alolan Dugtrio debuted in Getting the Band Back Together!. It is owned by DJ Leo, who named the three heads Jessica, Ashley, and Michael. It appeared again in The Professors' New Adventure!, attending the wedding of Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet with DJ Leo.
Minor appearances
A Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Dugtrio appeared in Clefairy Tales.
Multiple wild Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as a resident of Big Town.
A Dugtrio appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Three Dugtrio appeared in Right On, Rhydon!, under the ownership of Pietra, who used them for her digging project.
A Dugtrio was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.
A Dugtrio appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Ribbon Cup Caper at the ship's Pokémon Center.
Multiple Dugtrio briefly appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Conway used a Dugtrio in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
A group of Dugtrio appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On! as residents of Mt. Shady.
A Dugtrio appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as one of the Pokémon watching Meloetta's concert.
Eight Dugtrio appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with two of them belonging two Trainers, and one being an Alolan Dugtrio.
An Alolan Dugtrio appeared in Dewpider Ascending!. It popped up from the ground underneath Dewpider and bounced it on its head, sending it flying into a tree.
An Alolan Dugtrio appeared in Showering the World with Love!, where it was seen leaving Hokulani Observatory as Ash, his classmates, and Professor Kukui arrived there.
A Trainer's Alolan Dugtrio appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Long Live the Nidoqueen!?, Giovanni is seen to have a Dugtrio as a part of his Ground-type team. He was used to shatter the opening mechanisms on Red's Poké Balls, preventing him from releasing his Pokémon.
A group of wild Diglett appeared in Can You Diglett?, where they were seen crossing the tunnel Bruno's Onix made when he battled Red. During this some of them evolved into Dugtrio.
A Dugtrio was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest in The Last Battle XIII.
The Underground Man owns three Dugtrio that help him dig underground, they first appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia I.
Alolan Dugtrio debuted in PASM19, with one being seen with Molayne.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Green's Dugtrio briefly in Red VS Green?!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dugtrio (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage, a Dugtrio can be seen on the Ground Terrain situated next to a large rock. Cubone & Pokémon Fossils can also be seen on the Ground Terrain.
Trophy information
"A Mole Pokémon. It has three heads that seem to all think the same thing. It lives in caves and is skilled at digging--no matter how hard the ground is, it can dig up to 62 miles below the surface. It's among the fastest of Ground-type Pokémon, a characteristic that can be counted on in combat. Its Sand Tomb is an effective attack that prevents opponents from escaping."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Dugtrio appears in a bonus stage that can be accessed by the Red Table. After the player has knocked out a number of Diglett, they must knock out the Dugtrio that appears to win.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Dugtrio sends the player to Mt. Steel to rescue his son in the third story mission of the game. Dugtrio loves to show off to his son, but often forgets that people can't see him underground.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Dugtrio is one of the members of the Wigglytuff Guild. He updates the Outlaw Notice Board and Job Bulletin Board with rotating boards. Like in the previous game, Diglett is his son. He believes that he can swim in the sea, despite being a Ground type.
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Held items
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X | Y | Soft Sand (5%) |
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Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Soft Sand (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Generation I-VI
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HP: 35
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95 - 142 | 180 - 274 | |
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
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HP: 35
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95 - 142 | 180 - 274 | |
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
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95 - 142 | 180 - 274 | |
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110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
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Trivia
- Dugtrio and its pre-evolution share their category name with Drilbur. They are all known as the Mole Pokémon.
- Dugtrio has the highest base Speed stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.
- Its Alolan counterpart has the highest base Speed stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.
- In the Pokéathlon Hurdle Dash, Dugtrio and Diglett are seen to go underground rather than physically jump out of the ground.
- In Generation V, when Dugtrio and Diglett are sent out, they merely fade onto the screen instead of dropping down like all other Pokémon.
- In the Poké Transfer, Dugtrio and Diglett run between bushes rather than jump.
- If Diglett or Dugtrio uses Supersonic Skystrike, it soars through the sky while still embedded in a piece of ground.
Origin
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games.
Alolan Dugtrio's hair may be based on Pele's hair, a thin volcanic glass formed near Hawaiian volcanoes.
Name origin
Dugtrio is a combination of dug (past tense of dig) and trio (a group of three).
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