*Dugtrio is the fastest {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, with a base Speed of 120.
*Dugtrio is the fastest {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, with a base Speed of 120.
*Dugtrio and its pre-evolution Diglett are the only Pokémon who are stated in generic differences that their gender is unidentified due to being underground.
*Dugtrio and its pre-evolution Diglett are the only Pokémon who are stated in generic differences that their gender is unidentified due to being underground.
* The [[alternate coloration|shiny]] sprite for Diglet 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===
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}} arcade games.
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}} arcade games.
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.
Dugtrio. Formed when three Diglett combine. This Pokémon is able to tunnel deep beneath the earth's surface.
In the 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 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, but often forgets that people can't see him underground.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: 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.
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.
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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Dugtrio is the fastest Template:Type2 Pokémon, with a base Speed of 120.
Dugtrio and its pre-evolution Diglett are the only Pokémon who are stated in generic differences that their gender is unidentified due to being underground.
The shiny sprite for Diglet 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
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games.
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 the prefix tri-.
French: Triopikeur - From trio and piqueur (foreman of a mine).
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 Dugtrio images on Bulbagarden Archives.
