* Up until {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Diglett was only obtainable in [[Diglett's Cave]].
* Up until {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Diglett was only obtainable in [[Diglett's Cave]].
* Diglett, despite being one of the smallest and lightest Pokémon, has the ability to mate with {{p|Wailord}}, the Pokémon with the greatest height.
* Diglett, despite being one of the smallest and lightest Pokémon, has the ability to mate with {{p|Wailord}}, the Pokémon with the greatest height.
* The [[Shiny Pokémon|shiny]] sprite for Diglett in the original Johto-based games has the soil in which it is burrowed in blue, when in reality the soil is not a part of Diglet.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Diglett appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}} arcade games, as referenced by its full health phrase in Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue. There is also some similarity to worms.
Diglett appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}} arcade games, as referenced by its full health phrase in Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue. There is also some similarity to worms.
This tiny brown Pokémon's most famous feature is that it seems to be perpetually buried within the earth, usually having only its head visible. Another one of its most distinguishing characteristics is its big red nose.
What Diglett looks like underground is a mystery, a fact that has sparked many fan interpretations over the years. The only thing known is that they have feet, as mentioned in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, although not even its friend Magnemite knew this until Diglett mentioned it.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
They dig underground quickly, and can cause small tremors.
Behavior
It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot. Diglett has very thin skin, and thus if Diglett is exposed to light its blood will heat up, causing it to grow weak. This could be why Diglett prefer dark places, sticking its head up only when the sun is not bright.
Diglett live in tunnels and caves under the earth. They also sometimes live in burrows near forests where they maintain the soil. Diglett are frequently kept on farms to till the land.
Diglett first appeared in Dig Those Diglett. They were causing trouble for a construction crew that planning on building a dam. The foreman insisted that the Diglett were to be exterminated, but the Pokémon of the trainers that happened to be in the area refused to fight them. The reason was that the Diglett and Dugtrio were helping to plant trees in the forest.
Diglett were also used by a man named Poncho in The Underground Round-Up. He used them to dig tunnels underground of a town that was infested with Electrode. The tunnels sent the Electrode to an open field where they'd live in peace. Poncho also had a Diglett inside his hat.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: The third story mission of the game is to rescue a Diglett from Mt. Steel. Afterwards, Diglett can be found somewhere around Pokémon Square. Diglett's hero is its father, Dugtrio, who it thinks can do anything.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: Diglett is one of the members of Wigglytuff Guild. His primary role is sentry duty, to examine visitors' footprints and say what Pokémon they are. Like in the first game, Diglett also has a father who it thinks can swim in the sea.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple - wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple - wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
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In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, after the first Mt. Steel mission, Diglett mentions having feet. It is mentioned again as being one of the seven mysteries of Pokémon in a letter, alongside Arbok's pattern changes and the inside of Forretress's shell.
Diglett, despite being one of the smallest and lightest Pokémon, has the ability to mate with Wailord, the Pokémon with the greatest height.
Origin
Diglett appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in Whac-A-Mole arcade games, as referenced by its full health phrase in Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue. There is also some similarity to worms.
Name origin
Diglett's name seems to combine dig with the suffix let. Also note that it rhymes with piglet. Its Japanese name simply refers to the word dig. Diglett's Japanese "Digda" name may be from the Namco game "DigDug".
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Soft Sand (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Diglett images on Bulbagarden Archives.
