Dugtrio (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0050MS.png #0050: Diglett
Pokémon
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Dugtrio
Mole Pokémon
ダグトリオ
Dugtrio
#0051
Dugtrio
Dugtrio
Alolan Dugtrio
Alolan Dugtrio



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Ground Unknown
Dugtrio
Ground Steel
Alolan Dugtrio
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sand Veil or Arena Trap
Dugtrio
Sand Veil or Tangling Hair
Alolan Dugtrio
Cacophony
Sand Force
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Alolan Dugtrio
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
50 (12.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Dugtrio
0'0" 0 m
Alolan Dugtrio
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
73.4 lbs. 33.3 kg
Dugtrio
146.8 lbs. 66.6 kg
Alolan Dugtrio
0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
153
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
149
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Dugtrio
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
2
Speed
Alolan Dugtrio
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HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
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0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body11.png
Footprint
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Alolan Dugtrio
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

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 dual-type Ground/Steel regional form. It evolves from Alolan Diglett starting at level 26.

It is ecologically similar to Wugtrio; however, the two are separate species.

Biology

Dugtrio is a set of Diglett triplets sharing a single body, although no one knows what its body looks like since it's perpetually buried underground. Each head is incredibly tough with a smooth surface, and 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 kilometers), triggering tremors and earthquakes. It is capable of burrowing endlessly. Dugtrio lives in tunnels and caves under the earth. Dugtrio is considered important for agriculture as its digging aerates the soil and makes it suitable for farming. As shown in the anime, Dugtrio sometimes lives in hollow trees in forests. It maintains the soil and plants trees to revitalize wooded areas. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, the three triplets of Dugtrio is known to sleep together, never separating from each other. The trio's teamwork remains strong even when sleeping[1].

In Generation II, Fissure was its signature move.

Forms

Dugtrio has a regional form: Alolan Dugtrio.

Alolan Dugtrio is visually very similar to its counterpart, except each head has a mop of golden hair formed from modified whiskers. The left head has a bob-cut, the right head has curly "shoulder-length" hair, 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, which grows slowly and continuously throughout Alolan Dugtrio's life.[2] The hairs act as a defensive measure, as well as sensors that can detect vibrations from long distances underground. In the Alola region, Alolan Dugtrio is regarded as a feminine deity of the earth, and taking its hairs is thought to bring bad luck.[2] They can also be found in the Coastal Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.

Alolan Dugtrio and its pre-evolution are the only known Pokémon that can have Tangling Hair as an Ability.

Wugtrio was once considered a regional variant of Dugtrio due to their resemblance, but it has since been reclassified as a completely separate species.

Evolution

Dugtrio evolves from Diglett.

Alolan Dugtrio evolves from Alolan Diglett.

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

Dugtrio

 
Unevolved
Diglett
 Ground 

 
First evolution
Dugtrio
 Ground 

Alolan Dugtrio

 
Unevolved
Diglett
Alolan Form
 Ground  Steel 

 
First evolution
Dugtrio
Alolan Form
 Ground  Steel 

In the anime

Main series

 
Dugtrio and Alolan Dugtrio in the anime

Major appearances

In Dig Those Diglett!, multiple Dugtrio worked with Diglett to plant trees in a forest.

In The Underground Round Up, Poncho used a Dugtrio and multiple Diglett to rid a town of Electrode. Poncho only used his Dugtrio to get rid of Team Rocket's Electrode Eliminator.

In Got Miltank?, two Dugtrio brought Meowth and Ash's Cyndaquil to a Pokémon-exclusive oasis after they got hurt and lost in the desert.

In Balance of Power, multiple Dugtrio 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.

In Shocks and Bonds, Katie used a Dugtrio against Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Dugtrio defeated Pikachu, but was then defeated by Glalie's powerful Ice Beam.

In The Green Guardian, Solana used her Capture Styler to receive a Dugtrio's assistance in building an underground tunnel that Ash and his friends could use to bypass vines and get to Celebi.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, multiple Dugtrio were sentries for the Wigglytuff Guild.

In Making Friends and Influencing Villains!, two Dugtrio helped befriend a Shiny Phantump.

In Getting the Band Back Together!, DJ Leo owns an Alolan Dugtrio, having named the three heads Jessica, Ashley, and Michael. In The Professors' New Adventure!, it attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet with DJ Leo. It reappeared again in Battle Royal 151!.

In How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?, a Dugtrio was the leader of a group of Diglett that were eating the crops on Laxton Farm. Goh eventually caught it and used it in a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off. Goh then gave Dugtrio to Laxton after realizing Dugtrio could help cultivate soil.

Minor appearances

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Dugtrio was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Dugtrio appeared in Clefairy Tales.

Multiple wild Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Pikachu & Pichu, a Dugtrio lived in Big Town.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Dugtrio participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In Right On, Rhydon!, Pietra uses three Dugtrio for her digging project, specifically for the task of carrying large rocks.

A Dugtrio appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Dugtrio appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.

In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Dugtrio was at the ship's Pokémon Center.

Multiple Dugtrio briefly appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a Dugtrio to Conway for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In A Rivalry to Gible On!, multiple Dugtrio lived at Mt. Shady.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Dugtrio watched Meloetta's concert.

Eight Dugtrio appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with two of them belonging two Trainers, and one being an Alolan Dugtrio.

In Dewpider Ascending!, an Alolan Dugtrio popped up from the ground underneath Dewpider and bounced it on its head, sending it flying into a tree.

In Showering the World with Love!, an Alolan Dugtrio was leaving Hokulani Observatory just as Ash, his classmates, and Professor Kukui arrived.

A Trainer's Alolan Dugtrio appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

A Dugtrio appeared in flashbacks in Enter Pikachu! and Dreams Are Made of These!.

In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh attempted to catch a Dugtrio but failed.

In That New Old Gang of Mine!, Goh ended up chasing an Alolan Dugtrio after mistaking its burrowing through the ground for a Grubbin that he was trying to catch.

A Dugtrio appeared in Heroes Unite!.

A Dugtrio appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP031 Dugtrio Ash's Pokédex Dugtrio, the evolved form of Diglett. No specific information available.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP114 Dugtrio Ash's Pokédex Dugtrio. Formed when three Diglett combine. This Pokémon is able to tunnel deep beneath the earth's surface.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM023 Dugtrio Rotom Pokédex Dugtrio, Alola Form. The Mole Pokémon. A Ground and Steel type. They are revered in Alola as the reincarnation of a planet guardian and its siblings. Its golden hair provides protection.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN052 Dugtrio Goh's Rotom Phone Dugtrio, the Mole Pokémon. A Ground type, and the evolved form of Diglett. These three make an excellent team. When Dugtrio moves through soil, the soil becomes extremely aerated, which is excellent for farming. It has been reported to be quite useful for agriculture.

GOTCHA!

An Alolan Dugtrio briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Molayne.

In the manga

 
Alolan Dugtrio in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

A Dugtrio appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.

Pokémon Adventures

In Long Live the Nidoqueen!?, Giovanni has 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 from them.

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 appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

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 Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull, with one being seen with Molayne.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Dugtrio appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Ken owns a Dugtrio, as seen in GDZ16.

A Dugtrio appeared in GDZ34.

A Dugtrio appeared in GDZ50, under the ownership of a collector.

A Dugtrio appeared in GDZ63.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

A Dugtrio appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.

A Dugtrio appeared in BET5.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Green's Dugtrio briefly appeared in Red VS Green?!.

A Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.

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."

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Dugtrio appears as a Spirit as well as returning in the Ground transformation of Pokémon Stadium 2

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#051
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
Blue
Yellow A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.
Stadium Diglett triplets that always travel together. Known to burrow more than 60 miles underground and trigger quakes.
Generation II Johto
#133
Gold Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
Silver Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
Crystal These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
Stadium 2 Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#051
Ruby Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.
Sapphire
Emerald Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground.
FireRed In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
LeafGreen A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#135
Diamond Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
SoulSilver Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
White
Black 2 Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #002
Hoenn
#—
X In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
Y Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
Omega Ruby Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #072
Alola
USUM: #086
Kanto
#051
Sun This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It's the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles.
Moon Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground.
Ultra Sun While the three of them normally get along splendidly, on rare occasions a huge fight will break out over which head gets to eat first.
Ultra Moon Dugtrio's heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts.
Let's Go Pikachu A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It's reported that this triggers an earthquake.
Let's Go Eevee
Alolan Dugtrio
Sun Its shining gold hair provides it with protection. It's reputed that keeping any of its fallen hairs will bring bad luck.
Moon These Pokémon are cherished in the Alola region, where they are thought to be feminine deities of the land incarnate.
Ultra Sun Its metallic whiskers are heavy, so it's not very fast, but it has the power to dig through bedrock.
Ultra Moon Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away.
Let's Go Pikachu They're referred to as triplets, but they're not identical–the metallic elements in their bodies differ slightly. The proof shows in their whiskers!
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#165
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
Shield These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
Brilliant Diamond Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
Shining Pearl
Alolan Dugtrio
Sword Their beautiful, metallic whiskers create a sort of protective helmet on their heads, and they also function as highly precise sensors.
Shield The three of them get along very well. Through their formidable teamwork, they defeat powerful opponents.
Generation IX Paldea
#149
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#67
Scarlet Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
Violet In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
Alolan Dugtrio
Scarlet Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away.
Violet Its metallic whiskers are heavy, so it’s not very fast, but it has the power to dig through even the hardest bedrock.


   
Dugtrio in the Alola Pokédex Alolan Dugtrio in the Alola Pokédex
   
Dugtrio in the Paldea Pokédex Alolan Dugtrio in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Diglett's Cave
Blue (Japan)
Diglett's Cave
Yellow
Diglett's Cave
Trade Lickitung on Route 11
Generation II
Gold Silver
Diglett's Cave
Crystal
Diglett's Cave
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Diglett's Cave
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 228
Platinum
Route 228
HeartGold SoulSilver
Diglett's Cave
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Route 13, Friend Safari (Ground)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Diglett
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Resolution Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (Alolan Form)
Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Resolution Cave, Vast Poni Canyon, Lush Jungle (Cave) (Alolan Form)
Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Diglett's Cave (Kantonian Form)
Evolve Diglett (Alolan Form)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 6, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Hammerlocke Hills (Kantonian Form)
Bridge Field, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) (Kantonian From)
Trade (Alolan Form)
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Kantonian/Alolan Forms)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 228 (Kantonian Form)
Unobtainable (Alolan Form)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Two, Area Six, Alfornada Cavern (Kantonian Form)
East Province: Area Three (Kantonian Form)
West Province: Asado Desert (Kantonian Form)
North Province: Area Two, Area Three, Dalizapa Passage (Kantonian Form)
Area Zero (Kantonian Form)
Tera Raid Battles (4★) (Kantonian Form)
Trade (Alolan Form)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (Alolan Form)
Tera Raid Battles (6★) (Alolan Form)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Tunnel
Pinball
Evolve Diglett
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Back Yard
Trozei!
Endless Level 8, Endless Level 23, Forever Level 57, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Diglett
Ranger
Krokka Tunnel
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
MD Sky
Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Rumble
Rocky Cave (Normal Mode B & S)
PokéPark Wii
Cavern Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Everspring Valley
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Rumble U
Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Tu
Rumble World
Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Celebi SeaFinal (Kantonian Form)
Zygarde Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal (Alolan Form)
Generation VIII
MD DX
Wish Cave (23F-28F), Southern Cavern (20F-31F), Joyous Tower (23F-28F), Purity Forest (23F-25F)
Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Faraway
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX50 (Kantonian Form)
Event: Dugtrio Appears (Kantonian Form)
Event: Pokémon Safari (17th release; Alolan Form)
Masters EX
PML Arc (Chapter 26: The Future is Now!): Molayne & Dugtrio (Alolan Form)
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & DiglettEgg (Kantonian Form)


Held items

Dugtrio

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
  Gold Berry (100%)
Yellow
XD
  Soft Sand (100%)
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
X Y
Sword Shield
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

Alolan Dugtrio

Games Held items
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Stats

Base stats

Dugtrio
Generations I-VI
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
Total:
405
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.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.
Generation VII onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
Total:
425
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.
Alolan Dugtrio
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
Total:
425
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
1/1
Total
14/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Dugtrio

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:
  • In addition, Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.

Alolan Dugtrio

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:
  • In addition, Alolan Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.

Learnset

By leveling up

Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
011 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
Evo.Evo. Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15
1212 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
1616 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
2020 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3030 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
3636 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10
4242 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
4848 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
5454 Fissure Ground Physical 0000 03030% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dugtrio
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Alolan Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
011 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
Evo.Evo. Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15
1212 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
1616 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
2020 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
2424 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
3030 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
3636 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10
4242 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
4848 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
5454 Fissure Ground Physical 0000 03030% 5
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By TM

Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM061  TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM062  TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM076  TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130* Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM148  TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM176  TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM179  TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM214  TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM215  TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
TM221  TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
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  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Alolan Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM031  TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM061  TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM062  TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM076  TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM093  TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104  TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM148  TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM170  TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM176  TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM179  TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM214  TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM215  TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
TM221  TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM223  TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Dugtrio
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By breeding

Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
Final Gambit Fighting Special 100% 5
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Hone Claws Dark Status —% 15
Memento Dark Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dugtrio
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Alolan Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
Final Gambit Fighting Special 100% 5
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Hone Claws Dark Status —% 15
Memento Dark Status 100% 10
Metal Sound Steel Status 85% 40
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dugtrio
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  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dugtrio

By a prior evolution

Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dugtrio
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
Alolan Dugtrio
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dugtrio

TCG-only moves

Move Card
SonicBoom Dugtrio (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 22)

Side game data

Dugtrio

Pokémon Pinball
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Boulder Cave
Phrases
51%-100% HP We three are as one!
26%-50% HP Our health has been reduced to half.
1%-25% HP We are... No longer capable...
Level up We have leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Find Dugtrio's precious belonging
Connected to: Diglett, Chimecho, Panpour
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal We aren't like this out of laziness! No way!
Low HP (< 50%) This is getting to be a bit too much… Can we go home…?
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist:  
Ground
Field move: None
Loops: 9 Min. exp.: 40 Max. exp.: 70
Browser entry R-062
Dugtrio occasionally pops its heads out of the ground, but only very briefly.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds Base HP: 43
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Mawile asked Dugtrio to hide the Mine Cart Rail in the Cavern Zone. They love to live quietly but sometimes they feel lonely.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
 
PokéPark Pad entry:
Dugtrio may look weak, but he was pushy. The incident with Excadrill led him to rethink his actions and his surroundings.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Ground
  Attack Power: 60 - 120   10

#705
 

Block Shot
Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 167 Base Defense: 136
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch, Mud-Slap*, Mud Shot×
Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Mud Bomb, Stone Edge, Frustration , Return 


Costumes in Pokémon GO
 
Fashionable costume

Alolan Dugtrio

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Steel
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#705
 

Three Force
Increases damage when you make a match of three.


Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds Base HP: 43
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 201 Base Defense: 142
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Mud-Slap, Sand Attack*
Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Mud Bomb, Iron Head, Frustration , Return 

Evolution data

Dugtrio

 
Unevolved
Diglett
 Ground 
 
Level 26
 
First evolution
Dugtrio
 Ground 


Alolan Dugtrio

 
Unevolved
Diglett
Alolan Form
 Ground  Steel 
 
Level 26
 
First evolution
Dugtrio
Alolan Form
 Ground  Steel 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Dugtrio images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Dugtrio and its pre-evolved form 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.
    • Of all Pokémon to have the highest Speed stat of their respective types, Dugtrio is the slowest.
  • Due to being embedded in the ground, Diglett and Dugtrio have special interactions with certain mechanics in the Pokémon games.
    • In the Pokéathlon, Diglett and Dugtrio are unable to jump. In Hurdle Dash, they dig under hurdles instead of jumping them, in Lamp Jump they cannot move, and in Disc Catch they can only move but not jump to catch the discs.
    • Since Generation V, when Diglett and Dugtrio are sent out, they merely fade onto the screen instead of dropping down like all other Pokémon.
    • In the Poké Transfer, Diglett and Dugtrio run between bushes rather than jump.
    • On the "Compare" screen of Pokémon X and Y's Pokédex, if the player taps the menu sprite of Diglett, Dugtrio, or Mega Gengar, the Flying-type Pokémon will give up and disperse before even trying to lift it.
    • Diglett, Dugtrio, Sandygast, Palossand, and Mega Gengar are immune to Telekinesis.
    • If a Z-Move animation, such as Supersonic Skystrike, results in showing Diglett or Dugtrio in the air, it is shown still embedded in the ground.
  • Dugtrio's body has been described inconsistently throughout the franchise's history. Originally, it was three Diglett forming a group of three, but more recent Pokédex entries claim it split from a single Diglett into three - sometimes separate, sometimes sharing a body.
  • Despite being the only species seen within the halls of the Grand Underground in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Diglett and Dugtrio cannot actually be caught or traditionally encountered in any of the Pokémon Hideaways.
  • Kantonian Dugtrio and Wugtrio have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution. Their pre-evolved forms also evolve starting at the same level.
  • Alolan Dugtrio, Wugtrio and their pre-evolutions share two Abilities, being Sand Veil and either Gooey or Tangling Hair, the latter two being variations of each other.
  • Despite being described as three Diglett in some sources, their official weight is listed as being well over the weight of three Diglett.
  • In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Kantonian Dugtrio was unable to learn Helping Hand via TM, while its pre-evolution could.

Origin

Dugtrio appears to be based on 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. The lore of taking its hairs may reference the modern Pele's Curse, while its reputation as a feminine deity may be a reference to Pele herself. The darker soil surrounding its body may be a reference to black sand, which is found on beaches near volcanoes. Its Steel type may be a reference to another kind of magnetic black sand found in placer deposits. It also resembles a stereotypical Southern California surfer with tanned skin and blonde hair.

Name origin

Dugtrio may be a combination of dug and trio (a group of three).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ダグトリオ Dugtrio From dug and trio
  French Triopikeur From trio, taupe and marteau-piqueur
  Spanish Dugtrio Same as English name
  German Digdri From dig and drei or Trio
  Italian Dugtrio Same as English name
  Korean 닥트리오 Daktrio Transliteration of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 三地鼠 Sāndìshǔ From sān, , shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ
  Cantonese Chinese 三地鼠 Sāamdeihsyú*
三頭地鼠 Sāamtàuhdeihsyú*
From sāam, , shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ
From sāam, tàuh, , shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ


Related articles

References

External links

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