Diggersby (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Diggersby (disambiguation).

Diggersby (Japanese: ホルード Horudo) is a dual-type Normal/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Diggersby Digging Pokémon ホルード Horudo #0660 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pickup or Cheek Pouch Cacophony Cacophony Huge Power Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 127 (26%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Diggersby 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 93.5 lbs. 42.4 kg Diggersby 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 148	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Diggersby 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

It evolves from Bunnelby starting at level 20.

Biology

Diggersby is a bipedal Pokémon that resembles a large, portly gray rabbit. Its most notable feature is its two ears, which resemble muscular forearms, complete with three-fingered paws. The ears are mostly gray with pink interiors, whereas the paws at the tips are brown. There are three brown spots above each ear-paw. A pointed protrusion in the middle resembles an elbow. These ears are as powerful as an excavator, being strong enough to lift objects weighing over a ton and reduce dense bedrock to rubble, and prove to be an invaluable asset in Diggersby's digging.

Diggersby's remaining limbs are small in comparison to the ears. The fur of the upper paws is white, while the feet are brown; each paw has three digits. A sash or belt-like band composed of thicker, woolly fur surrounds its waist; it tends to tuck its paws into this fur. This fur is known to retain heat exceptionally well and was used by people for heavy winter clothing. This sash is divided into sections: brown on its sides and yellow on the front and back. Its short tail is also yellow and protrudes from the back section of the sash. Diggersby's face has a large brown muzzle with prominent cheeks. The coloration around its muzzle extends down onto its neck and resembles beard stubble. It has two large upper incisors, three whiskers on each cheek, a tiny, pink nose, and eyes that appear to perpetually squint.

Diggersby's digging skills make it a huge help at construction sites, especially with tunnel work. When it is finished digging, it lounges lazily.

Evolution

Diggersby evolves from Bunnelby.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Bunnelby  Normal

→

First Evolution Diggersby  Normal  Ground

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Central Kalos #011 Coastal Kalos #— Mountain Kalos #— Hoenn #— X With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites. Y As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it's finished digging, it lounges lazily. Omega Ruby With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites. Alpha Sapphire As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it's finished digging, it lounges lazily.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #049 Isle of Armor #— Crown Tundra #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It's a huge help during tunnel construction. Shield The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Lumiose #014 Hyperspace #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Legends: Z-A With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites.
Spin-off games Pokopia #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Pokopia.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Route 22, Friend Safari (Ground) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Axew's Eye, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable Legends: Z-A Vernal Avenue (Only one, during Side Mission 023) Vert District: Wild Zone 17 Centrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Mo Rumble World Dark Land: Forgotten Forest (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Aegislash Sea, Zygarde Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 393

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 85		145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack: 56		54 - 118	105 - 232
Defense: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Speed: 78		74 - 143	144 - 280
Total: 423	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Diggersby is available in Legends: Z-A.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

Learn Plus  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   CD  Evo. 23 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 6 1 10 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 4 1 10 Leer Normal Status 0000— 6 7 10 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 6 14 17 Quick Attack Normal Physical 03030 3 24 27 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 6 28 31 Dig Ground Physical 08080 12 32 35 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 12 36 39 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 8 40 43 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 9 44 47 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Diggersby Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM001 TM001 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 7 TM004 TM004 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 6 TM010 TM010 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM011 TM011 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 18 TM012 TM012 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 7 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM023 TM023 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 7 TM024 TM024 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 7 TM028 TM028 Dig Ground Physical 08080 12 TM029 TM029 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 7 TM030 TM030 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 15 TM033 TM033 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 8 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 10 TM044 TM044 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 20 TM046 TM046 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 6 TM047 TM047 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM052 TM052 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 8 TM053 TM053 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 7 TM055 TM055 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 20 TM058 TM058 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 8 TM065 TM065 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 10 TM069 TM069 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 10 TM073 TM073 Surf Water Special 09090 8 TM078 TM078 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 6 TM082 TM082 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 12 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM086 TM086 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 8 TM088 TM088 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 7 TM100 TM100 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 10 TM108 TM108 Comet Punch Normal Physical 03030 6 TM109 TM109 Facade Normal Physical 07070 7 TM129 TM129 Circle Throw Fighting Physical 06060 6 TM131 TM131 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM136 TM136 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 7 TM146 TM146 Skull Bash Normal Physical 150150 12 TM154 TM154 Fissure Ground Physical 250250 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Diggersby Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Buizel (♀) Connected to: Buizel (♀) Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Leave it to me when it comes to civil engineering! Dig, dig, and dig some more! Low HP (< 50%) Urk… I can't even twitch my ears…

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 56 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #546 Stabilize Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 198 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 155 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Dig, Hyper Beam, Earthquake, Fire Punch, Scorching Sands*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Bunnelby  Normal

Level 20 →

First Evolution Diggersby  Normal  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Diggersby images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Diggersby in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Major appearances

Clemont's Diggersby

Clemont's Bunnelby was revealed to have evolved into a Diggersby in The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!.

He appeared as a Diggersby in a dream in Dream a Little Dream from Me!.

Other

Diggersby debuted in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, under the ownership of Dolan. It was often used to assist Dolan in his poaching activities. When Ash battled Dolan to rescue Chespin and the Spewpa, it overpowered Froakie despite having a type disadvantage. It was later defeated after a Spewpa that had escaped earlier evolved into Vivillon and paralyzed it with Stun Spore.

A Diggersby appeared in a flashback in A Trip Down Memory Train!, where it attacked the group of Pokémon that befriended Clemont's Bunnelby when it was still a wild Pokémon. It tried to take their home but eventually helped move the train.

Minor appearances

A Diggersby appeared in Summer of Discovery!, where it was seen on a Pokévision video icon.

A Diggersby appeared in A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!.

A Diggersby appeared in Battling With a Clean Slate!.

A Trainer's Diggersby appeared in A Festival Reunion!.

A Diggersby appeared in Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!, under the ownership of a group of archeologists.

A Trainer's Diggersby appeared in Mega Evolution - Roy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY012 Diggersby Ash's Pokédex Diggersby, the Digging Pokémon, and the evolved form of Bunnelby. Diggersby can easily lift a boulder weighing over a ton with its powerful ears.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN103 Diggersby Ash's Rotom Phone Diggersby, the Digging Pokémon. A Normal and Ground type. Diggersby can dig through hard rock walls with the power of a construction excavator.

In the manga

Diggersby in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Team Flare scientist Aliana owns a Diggersby, which first appeared in Inn-teresting Developments.

Two wild Diggersby appeared in the Wild Area in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light.

In the TCG

Main article: Diggersby (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Diggersby seems to be based on a rabbit. Considering its ability to use its ears as powerful digging and excavating tools, as well as the fact that it hangs out at construction sites, Diggersby is probably based on an excavator and possibly other heavy equipment. The brown fur on its ears resembles excavated dirt or mud. Its tendency to laze about after working, as well as its muzzle and mud-like markings, may also mean Diggersby is based on construction workers as well. The fur around its waist resembles a haramaki, a type of belly band often associated with middle-aged men in Japanese media.

Name origin

Diggersby may be a combination of digger and bunny. The name ending in "-by" may reference Bunnelby.

Horudo may be a combination of 掘る horu (to dig) or hole and 土 do (soil) or 兎 to (rabbit)

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ホルード Horudo From 掘る horu and 土 do or 兎 to French Excavarenne From excavation and lapin de garenne Spanish Diggersby Same as English name German Grebbit From Graben and rabbit Italian Diggersby Same as English name Korean 파르토 Parto From 파다 pada and 토 (土) to or 토 (兔) to Mandarin Chinese 掘地兔 Juédìtù* 攉土兔 Huōtǔtù* From 掘 jué, 地 dì, and 兔 tù From 攉 huō, 土 tǔ, and 兔 tù Cantonese Chinese 掘地兔 Gwahtdeihtou* 攉地兔 Fokdeihtou* From 掘 gwaht, 地 deih, and 兔 tou From 攉 fok, 地 deih, and 兔 tou Brazilian Portuguese Diggersby Same as English name

More languages Hindi डिगिमड Diggymud From dig and mud Russian Диггерсби Diggersbi Transcription of English name Thai โฮรูโด Horudo Transcription of Japanese name

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• Clemont's Diggersby

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