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 Ground/Steel-type regional form. It evolves from Alolan Diglett starting at level 26.
Biology
Dugtrio is a set of Diglett triplets sharing a single body. Each head 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. As shown in the anime, it sometimes lives in hollow trees in forests. It maintains the soil and plants trees to revitalize wooded areas. For a brief time, Fissure was its signature move. Druddigon is a natural predator of Dugtrio.
Alolan Dugtrio is nearly identical 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 and it grows slowly and continuously throughout Alolan Dugtrio's life.[1] The hairs act as sensors that can detect vibrations from long distances underground. The Alolan Dugtrio is regarded as a feminine deity of the earth and taking its hairs is thought to bring bad luck.
In the anime
Major appearances
Dugtrio debuted in Dig Those Diglett!, where they worked with Diglett to plant trees in a forest.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Underground Round Up, under the ownership of Poncho. Poncho used it and multiple Diglett to rid a town of Electrode. Poncho only used his Dugtrio to get rid of Team Rocket's Electrode Eliminator.
Two Dugtrio appeared in Got Miltank? as inhabitants of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis. They brought Meowth and Ash's Cyndaquil to the oasis after they got hurt and lost in the desert.
Multiple Dugtrio appeared in Balance of Power, where they 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.
A Dugtrio appeared in Shocks and Bonds, under the ownership of Katie. She used it against Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Dugtrio defeated Pikachu, but was then defeated by Glalie's powerful Ice Beam.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Green Guardian, where Solana used her Capture Styler to receive their assistance in building an underground tunnel that Ash and his friends could use to bypass vines and get to Celebi.
Multiple 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.
Two Dugtrio appeared in Making Friends and Influencing Villains!, where they were among a group of Pokémon that helped befriend a Shiny Phantump.
Alolan Dugtrio debuted in Getting the Band Back Together!. It is owned by DJ Leo, who named the three heads Jessica, Ashley, and Michael. It appeared again in The Professors' New Adventure!, where it attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet with DJ Leo. It reappeared again in Battle Royal 151!.
Minor appearances
A Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Dugtrio appeared in Clefairy Tales.
Multiple wild Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as a resident of Big Town.
A Dugtrio appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Three Dugtrio appeared in Right On, Rhydon!, under the ownership of Pietra. She uses them 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!.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Ribbon Cup Caper at the ship's Pokémon Center.
Multiple Dugtrio briefly appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Dugtrio appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. Conway used it for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A group of Dugtrio appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On! as residents of Mt. Shady.
A Dugtrio appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as one of the Pokémon watching Meloetta's concert.
Eight Dugtrio appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with two of them belonging two Trainers, and one being an Alolan Dugtrio.
An Alolan Dugtrio appeared in Dewpider Ascending!. It popped up from the ground underneath Dewpider and bounced it on its head, sending it flying into a tree.
An Alolan Dugtrio appeared in Showering the World with Love!, where it was seen leaving Hokulani Observatory as Ash, his classmates, and Professor Kukui arrived there.
A Trainer's Alolan Dugtrio appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
A Dugtrio appeared in a flashback in SS001.
A Dugtrio will appear in SS006.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Entry
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EP114
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Dugtrio
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dugtrio. Formed when three Diglett combine. This Pokémon is able to tunnel deep beneath the Earth's surface.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM023
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Dugtrio
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Rotom Pokédex
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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.
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In the manga
In the movie adaptations
A Dugtrio appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Dugtrio appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
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.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga
A Dugtrio appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
A Dugtrio appeared in BET5.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
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
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
Pokédex entries
Dugtrio
Generation I
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Kanto #051
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Red(ENG)
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A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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Blue
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Yellow
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A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.
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Stadium
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Diglett triplets that always travel together. Known to burrow more than 60 miles underground and trigger quakes.
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Generation II
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Johto #133
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Gold
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Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
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Silver
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Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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Crystal
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These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
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Stadium 2
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Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #051
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground.
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FireRed
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In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
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LeafGreen
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A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #135
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Diamond
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Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
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SoulSilver
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Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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White
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Black 2
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Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #002
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Hoenn #—
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X
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In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
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Y
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Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #072
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Alola USUM: #086
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Kanto #051
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Sun
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This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It's the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles.
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Moon
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Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground.
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Ultra Sun
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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.
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Ultra Moon
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Dugtrio's heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It's reported that this triggers an earthquake.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #165
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Sword
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A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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Shield
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These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
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Alolan Dugtrio
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #072
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Alola USUM: #086
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Kanto #051
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Sun
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Its shining gold hair provides it with protection. It's reputed that keeping any of its fallen hairs will bring bad luck.
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Moon
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These Pokémon are cherished in the Alola region, where they are thought to be feminine deities of the land incarnate.
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Ultra Sun
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Its metallic whiskers are heavy, so it's not very fast, but it has the power to dig through bedrock.
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Ultra Moon
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Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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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!
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #165
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Sword
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Their beautiful, metallic whiskers create a sort of protective helmet on their heads, and they also function as highly precise sensors.
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Shield
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The three of them get along very well. Through their formidable teamwork, they defeat powerful opponents.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Dugtrio
Alolan Dugtrio
Stats
Base stats
Generation I-VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Generation VII-present
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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Total: 425
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Alolan Dugtrio
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 425
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Dugtrio
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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- In addition, Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.
Alolan Dugtrio
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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- In addition, Alolan Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.
Learnset
Dugtrio
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- 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
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Alolan Dugtrio
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- 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
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Dugtrio
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- 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
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Alolan Dugtrio
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- 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
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Dugtrio
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dugtrio in Generation VIII
- 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
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Alolan Dugtrio
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dugtrio in Generation VIII
- 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
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Dugtrio
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- 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
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Alolan Dugtrio
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- 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
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Dugtrio
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- 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
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Alolan Dugtrio
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Dugtrio
Side game data
Dugtrio
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 9
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Min. exp.: 40
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Max. exp.: 70
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Browser entry R-062
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Dugtrio occasionally pops its heads out of the ground, but only very briefly.
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Alolan Dugtrio
Evolution
Dugtrio
Alolan Dugtrio
Sprites
Trivia
- Dugtrio and its pre-evolution 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.
- 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.
Origin
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the 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.
Name origin
Dugtrio is a combination of dug (past tense of dig) and trio (a group of three).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ダグトリオ Dugtrio
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From dug and trio
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French
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Triopikeur
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From trio and marteau-piqueur
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Spanish
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Dugtrio
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Same as English name
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German
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Digdri
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From dig and drei or Trio
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Italian
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Dugtrio
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Same as English name
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Korean
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닥트리오 Daktrio
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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三地鼠 Sāndìshǔ
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Literally "Three ground rodent" or "Three moles". Can also be a reference to 打地鼠 Dǎ Dìshǔ
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Cantonese Chinese
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三頭地鼠 Sāamtàuhdeihsyú
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Literally "Three-headed ground rodent" or "Three-headed moles"
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More languages
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Hindi
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डगत्रिओ Dugtrio
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Transcription of English name
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Lithuanian
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Dugtrijus
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From English name
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Russian
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Дагтрио Dagtrio
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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