Dugtrio (Pokémon)

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Dugtrio ダグトリオ Dugtrio #051
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Ground ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mole Pokémon
Abilities Sand Veil or Arena Trap Arena Trap Blue-Striped ----- Sand Force Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #051 Johto #135 Hoenn #240 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-062 Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 73.4 lbs. Imperial 33.3 kg Metric 73.4 lbs./33.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 50 (6.5%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 153 Battle Exp.: 1531*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Dugtrio (Japanese: ダグトリオ Dugtrio) is a Ground-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.

Biology

Physiology

They are three Diglett huddled together, although what they look like underground is a mystery. They may be fused together, but that is uncertain. They are known, however, to have feet, as revealed in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

They tunnel under the earth at 60 mph (100 km/h), triggering tremors and earthquakes.

Behavior

Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow. Each triplet composing a Dugtrio trio thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly. In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.

Habitat

File:Cave.gif

Cave Pokémon

Dugtrio live in tunnels and caves under the earth. They also sometimes live in burrows near forests where they maintain the soil and plant trees to revitalize wooded areas. They also have been shown to live in trees as high as the canopy. They are normally native to Kanto but can be found in Sinnoh as well.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Dugtrio feed on plant roots.

In the anime

Dugtrio in the anime

Major appearances

Dugtrio first appeared in Dig Those Diglett!. They worked with Diglett to plant trees in a forest.

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

Katie used a Dugtrio against Ash during the Hoenn League in Shocks and Bonds. Katie's Dugtrio defeated Ash's Pikachu and was defeated by Ash's Glalie.

Minor appearances

Dugtrio appeared in a picture in Pokémon Paparazzi.

Dugtrio also appeared in Clefairy Tales.

A Dugtrio appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

Pietra used three Dugtrio for her digging project in Right on, Rhydon!.

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.

A Dugtrio was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

A picture of a Dugtrio appeared in Hocus Pokémon.

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.

Multiple Dugtrio briefly appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, Conway used a Dugtrio in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A group of Dugtrio appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP031 Dugtrio Ash's Pokédex Dugtrio, the evolved form of Diglett. No specific information available. Original series entries continue below.

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.

In the manga

Giovanni's Dugtrio

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Volume 3 of Pokémon Adventures, Giovanni is seen to have a Dugtrio as a part of his Ground-type team. It was used to shatter the opening mechanisms on Red's Poké Balls, preventing him from releasing his Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Green's Dugtrio first appeared in PM042.

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.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 3つの　あたまが　たがいちがいに　うごいて　どんなに　かたい　ちそうも　ちか100キロまで　ほりすすむ。. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Diglett's Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Diglett's Cave, Trade Lickitung on Route 11
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Diglett's Cave Crystal Rare Diglett's Cave
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Diglett's Cave Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 228 Platinum Uncommon Route 228 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Diglett's Cave Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Poké Transfer Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Diglett
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 8 Endless Level 23 Forever Level 57 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Diglett
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave Normal Mode B & S
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Everspring Valley
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD		Soft Sand (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	Soft Sand (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Soft Sand (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 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.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 00Start Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 044 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 077 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 1212 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 1515 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000— 100100% 30 1818 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 2323 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 2626 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 2828 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 08585% 10 3333 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 4040 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 4545 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 5050 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5757 Fissure Ground Physical 0000— ——% 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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM34	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
	Beat Up	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Final Gambit	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	5
	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
	Memento	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
	Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dugtrio in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Dugtrio in that game. 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Dugtrio can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Dugtrio cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Stealth RockBW	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
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

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 40+	Purified moves
Shadow Break	File:Box xd 051.png	Charm	Normal
Shadow Shed		Earthquake	Ground
Shadow Sky		Sandstorm	Rock
--		Tri Attack	Normal

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
SonicBoom	Dugtrio (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 22)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Ground ) Field move: None Loops: 9 Min. exp.: 40 Max. exp.: 70 Browser entry   Dugtrio occasionally pops its heads out of the ground, but only very briefly.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
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 Strong: Weak: 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 Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Diglett  Ground

Level 26 →

First Evolution Dugtrio  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Dugtrio and its pre-evolution can learn Scratch, Slash, and Shadow Claw despite not seeming to have hands or claws, and Aerial Ace, despite never appearing to leave the ground.
  • Dugtrio can also learn Cut starting in Pokémon Yellow.
  • Dugtrio is also able to learn Fury Swipes, but only in Pokémon Emerald.
• Dugtrio and its evolutionary line share the same species name with Drilbur. They are all known as Mole Pokémon.
• Up until Diamond and Pearl, Dugtrio and Diglett could only be caught in Diglett's Cave.
• Dugtrio is the fastest Ground-type Pokémon.
• In the Pokéathlon, Dugtrio and Diglett are seen to go underground rather than physically jump out of the ground in the Hurdle Dash.
• In Pokémon Black and White, 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.

Origin

Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games.

Name origin

Dugtrio is a combination of dug (past tense of dig) and trio (three).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ダグトリオ Dugtrio From dug and trio French Triopikeur From trio and piqueur Spanish Dugtrio Same as English name German Digdri Combination of dig and the prefix tri- Italian Dugtrio Same as English name Korean 닥트리오 Dakteurio Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 三地鼠 Sāndìshǔ Literally "Three ground rodent" or "Three moles". Can also be a reference to 打地鼠 Dǎ Dìshǔ Cantonese Chinese 三頭地鼠 Sāamtàuhdeihsyú Literally "Three-headed ground rodent" or "Three-headed moles"

More languages

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