Dugtrio (Pokémon)

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Dugtrio ダグトリオ Dugtrio #051
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 #051 Johto #133 Hoenn #240 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— 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 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.: 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.

Biology

Physiology

They are basically three Diglett together, though what they look like underground is a big mystery. They may be fused together, but that is uncertain.

Gender differences

None that can be seen above ground.

Special abilities

They tunnel under the earth at massive speeds, triggering tremors and earthquakes.

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 plant trees to revitalize wooded areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Dugtrio might also eat dirt, as some underground-dwelling creatures do.

In the anime

File:Dugtrio anime.jpg

Dugtrio in the anime

Dugtrio first appeared in Dig Those Diglett. They working 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.

In the manga

In Volume 3 of Pokémon Special, 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 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 on the Ground Terrain.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: 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.

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 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. 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 Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. 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 Rare Diglett's Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Diglett's Cave
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 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 Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 8 Endless Level 23 Forever Level 57 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Diglett
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)

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.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Scratch Sand-Attack Growl Dig 35 Slash 47 Earthquake

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Tri Attack (Cry only) Scratch Sand-Attack Growl Magnitude Dig 37 Slash 49 Earthquake 61 Fissure

Generation III Level Move Type Start Tri Attack Previous Scratch Sand-Attack Growl Magnitude Mud-Slap Dig Fury Swipes (FR/LG only) 26 Sand Tomb 38 Slash 51 Earthquake 64 Fissure

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Tri Attack Previous Scratch Sand-Attack Night Slash Growl Astonish Magnitude Mud-Slap Dig Sucker Punch 26 Sand Tomb 28 Earth Power 33 Mud Bomb 40 Slash 45 Earthquake 50 Fissure

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM01 Cut (Yel only)

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM36 Sludge Bomb TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM58 Endure TM65 Shadow Claw TM68 Giga Impact TM71 Stone Edge TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
AncientPower			Kecleon
Astonish			Diglett, Dugtrio Aipom Girafarig Stantler Whismur, Loudred,Exploud Mawile Wailmer, Wailord Ambipom
Beat Up			Sneasel
Faint Attack			Meowth, Persian Houndour, Houndoom Umbreon Sneasel Teddiursa,Ursaring Nuzleaf,Shiftry Slakoth, Slaking Skitty Mawile Kecleon Glameow, Purugly Weavile
Mud Bomb			Ekans, Arbok Diglett, Dugtrio Wooper, Quagsire Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine
Pursuit			Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Zangoose Buizel,Floatzel
Rock Slide			Camerupt
Screech			Ekans, Arbok Meowth, Persian Psyduck, Golduck Mankey, Primeape Aipom Umbreon Dunsparce Sneasel Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Seviper Kecleon Ambipom Stunky, Skuntank Weavile
Uproar			Vigoroth Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Spinda
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Dugtrio knows Shadow Break, Shadow Shed and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Charm after being purified.

TCG-only Moves

• SonicBoom

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

• In Pokémon Battle Revolution, when a Pokémon uses a Seismic Toss on a Dugtrio or Diglett, you can see that it lacks a body.
• Both the sprites from Gold Version and Silver Version as well as the Fire Red/Leaf Green artwork, show it not having an angry expression in its eyes.

Origin

Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games, as well as Dosojin, a Japanese fertility spirit.

Name origin

Dugtrio's name is a combination of dug, the past tense of dig, and trio, meaning three.

In other languages

• German: Digdri - Appears to be a combination of dig and tri, as in a prefix that means three.
• French: Triopikeur - Trio means a group of three, and piqueur is a word sometimes used to mean the foreman of a mine.
• Korean: 닥트리오 Dakteurio
• Chinese (Taiwan/China): 三地鼠 san di shu ("three ground rodent")
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 三頭地鼠 ("three headed ground rodent")

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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