Diglett (Pokémon)

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Diglett ディグダ Digda #050
Artwork from FR/LG
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 -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #050 Johto #132 Hoenn #239 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 0′08″ Imperial 0.2 m Metric 0′08″/0.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 1.8 lbs. Imperial 0.8 kg Metric 1.8 lbs./0.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 81 Battle Exp.: 811*
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

Diglett (Japanese: ディグダ Digda) is a Ground-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

A big mystery is what Diglett looks like under the ground, with many fan interpretations appearing over the years. The only thing known is that they have feet, as mentioned in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, although not even the Magnemite knew until Diglett mentioned its feet.

Gender differences

None that can be seen above ground.

Special abilities

They dig underground quickly, and can cause small tremors.

Habitat

File:Cave.gif

Cave Pokémon

Diglett live in tunnels and caves under the earth. They also sometimes live in burrows near forests where they maintain the soil plant trees to revitalize wooded areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food Diglett may also eat dirt, as some ground-dwelling creatures do.

In the anime

File:Diglett anime.PNG

A Diglett in the anime

Diglett first appeared in Dig Those Diglett. These Mole Pokémon were causing trouble for a contruction 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 Bomb Ball Pokémon to an open field where they'd live in peace.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Diglett makes a cameo in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Raging Rhydon as a Mt. Moon wild Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Diglett (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• 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.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground. Blue Yellow It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves. Stadium Its head pokes up approximately eight inches out of the ground. However, its real size remains a mystery to this day.
Generation II Gold Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak. Silver If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops. Crystal It digs underground and chews on tree roots, sticking its head out only when the sun isn't bright. Stadium 2 Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple — wherever they burrow, the soil is left perfectly tilled for growing delicious crops. FireRed It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot. LeafGreen Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight. Pearl A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

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

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Trozei	Phobos Drill Endless Level 30 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Southern Cavern (1F-7F) Joyous Tower (4F-6F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 10		70 - 117	130 - 224
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 265	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 45.

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III		Generation IV
			RS	Fr/Lg
Start	Scratch	Scratch	Scratch Sand Attack		Scratch Sand Attack
4					Growl
5	Growl	Growl	Growl
7					Astonish
9		Magnitude	Magnitude
12					Magnitude
15					Mud Slap
17		Dig	Dig
18					Dig
19	Dig
21				Fury Swipes
23					Sucker Punch
24	Sand Attack
25		Sand Attack	Mud Slap
26					Earth Power
29					Mud Bomb
31	Slash
33		Slash	Slash
34					Slash
37					Earthquake
40	Earthquake				Fissure
41		Earthquake	Earthquake
49		Fissure	Fissure

By TM/HM

#	Generation I		Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
	RB	Y
TM03			Curse
TM06	Toxic		Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam		Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge		Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11			Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13			Snore
TM17			Protect	Protect	Protect
TM20	Rage		Endure
TM21			Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM26	Earthquake		Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Fissure		Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig		Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic		Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team		Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM34	Bide		Swagger
TM35			Sleep Talk
TM36			Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb
TM37					Sandstorm
TM39					Rock Tomb
TM40				Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42				Facade	Facade
TM43				Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest		Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45			Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46			Thief	Thief	Thief
TM48	Rock Slide
TM50	Substitute
TM58					Endure
TM65					Shadow Claw
TM76					Stealth Rock
TM78					Captivate
TM80					Rock Slide
TM82					Sleep Talk
TM83					Natural Gift
TM87					Swagger
TM90					Substitute
HM01		Cut	Cut	Cut	Cut
HM06				Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Ancientpower
• Beat Up
• Faint Attack
• Pursuit
• Rock Slide
• Screech
• Uproar

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 Diglett images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Diglett was originally going use its Japanese name, "Digda", as its English name.
• Diglett has the second lowest HP after Shedinja. This makes it one of the most difficult Pokémon with a 255 catch rate to be caught.
• Despite not being fully above ground, it can still learn the Template:Type2 move Aerial Ace.
• In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon during the epilogue to the Mt. Steel mission, Diglett mentions having feet.

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, as well as Dosojin, a Japanese fertility spirit.

Name origin

Diglett's name seems to combine dig and piglet. Its Japanese name simply refers to the word dig.

In other languages

• German: Digda
• French: Taupiqueur - Taupe means mole, piqueur is a word used for a foreman of a mine.
• Korean: 디그다 Digeuda
• Chinese (Taiwan/China/Hong Kong): 地鼠 di shu ("ground rodent")

External links

• Article on Wikipedia.

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