Diglett (Pokémon)

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Diglett ディグダ Digda #050
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 #050 Johto #134 Hoenn #239 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-061 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 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Dugtrio starting at level 26.

Biology

Physiology

This tiny brown Pokémon's most famous feature is that it seems to be perpetually buried within the earth, usually having only its head visible. Another one of its most distinguishing characteristics is its big pink nose.

What Diglett looks like underground is a mystery, a fact that has sparked many fan interpretations over the years. The only thing known is that they have feet, as mentioned in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, although not even its friend Magnemite knew this until Diglett mentioned it.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

They dig underground quickly, and can cause small tremors. According to Gary in Dig Those Diglett!, Diglett can pull their heads underground at the speed of light.

Behavior

It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot. Diglett has very thin skin, and thus if Diglett is exposed to light its blood will heat up, causing it to grow weak. This could be why Diglett prefer dark places, sticking its head up only when the sun is not bright.

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. Diglett are frequently kept on farms to till the land. Diglett are native to Kanto, but can be found in Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Diglett feeds on plant roots.

In the anime

Diglett in the anime

Major appearances

Diglett first appeared in Dig Those Diglett!. They were causing trouble for a construction 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 Electrode to an open field where they'd live in peace. Poncho also had a Diglett inside his hat.

Diglett were also featured in Plant It Now...Diglett Later!, helping villagers with crops and being the apparent target of some thieves.

Diglett appear in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness special as members of the Wigglytuff's Guild. They sound the alarm whenever intruders stepped into the Guild.

Minor appearances

Several Diglett protected an Apricorn tree against Team Rocket in Going Apricorn!.

A Diglett also appeared in Pinch Healing! as one of the wild Pokémon in the forest.

Several Diglett also appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!.

A Diglett is owned by one of the students of Snowpoint Trainers' School in Classroom Training!.

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

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP031 Diglett Ash's Pokédex Diglett. The movement of these Ground Pokémon can be easily detected by their tracks of upturned earth. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP114 Diglett Ash's Pokédex Diglett, the Mole Pokémon. Diglett love to create underground tunnels.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Diglett makes a cameo in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Raging Rhydon wild Pokémon of Mt. Moon. Red also owns a Diglett that he caught offscreen in A Tale of Ninetales. He uses it against a wild Eevee in Blame It on Eevee, but it was quickly defeated when Eevee transformed into Vaporeon.

In the TCG

Main article: Diglett (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Numerous Diglett appear in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table, where the aim is to knock all the Diglett out. Once achieved a Dugtrio appears which must then be knocked out. More Diglett appear on the Red Table itself and earn the player points upon being hit.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: The third story mission of the game is to rescue a Diglett from Mt. Steel. Afterwards, Diglett can be found near Pelipper Post Office. Diglett's hero is its father, Dugtrio, who it thinks can do anything.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Diglett is one of the members of Wigglytuff Guild. His primary role is sentry duty, to examine visitors' footprints and say what Pokémon they are. Like in the first game, Diglett also has a father who it thinks can swim in the sea.

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak. SoulSilver If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.
Generation V Black ちちゅうで　くらしている　ポケモン。くらい　ちかに　いるため　あかるい　たいようが　にがて。 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 Common Diglett's Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common 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 ? Route 228 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Diglett's Cave, Route 48 Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer or Dream World 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 Pinball	Rock Mountain
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Drill Endless Level 30 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Southern Cavern (1F-7F) Joyous Tower (4F-6F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

Held items

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

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 1/1 ★	Total 12/16 ★★☆

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 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 044 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 Smooth Over Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 2323 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 2626 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 08585% 10 2929 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 3434 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 3737 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 4040 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 4545 Fissure Ground Physical 0000— ——% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diglett Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Diglett 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
	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
	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	Echo Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM78	Smooth Over	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 Diglett Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Diglett 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
	Extreme Risk	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	5
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	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%	20
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Diglett 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 Diglett in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diglett Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Diglett 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
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Diglett can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Diglett cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diglett Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Diglett Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10.9% Friend Area: Boulder Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP Please don't whack me on the head! 26%-50% HP My health is down to half. 1%-25% HP I can't keep going... Can I burrow out of this? Level up Oh, wow! I must 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 Oh, wow! I must have leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Ground ) Field move: None Loops: 2 Min. exp.: 22 Max. exp.: 36 Browser entry   Diglett burrows about underground. It sometimes rests with its head poking out.
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 N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Diglett cunningly moved the Mine Cart Rail hidden inside the Berry Storage in the Cavern Zone and placed it under Snorlax.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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 Diglett images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

File:Diggletsfeet.gif

Diglett mentioning having feet in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

• Diglett was originally planned to use its Japanese name, "Digda", as its English name. Its Japanese name was later used as its German name.
• Diglett has the second lowest base HP of any Pokémon, after Shedinja.
• Diglett and its evolution can learn Scratch, Slash, Fury Swipes, Shadow Claw, and Cut (from Yellow Version onwards) despite not seeming to have hands or claws, and Aerial Ace, despite never appearing to leave the ground.
• In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, after the first Mt. Steel mission, Diglett mentions having feet. It is mentioned again as being one of the seven mysteries of Pokémon in a letter, alongside Arbok's pattern changes and the inside of Forretress's shell.
• Up until Diamond and Pearl, Diglett was only obtainable in Diglett's Cave.
• Diglett, despite being one of the smallest and lightest Pokémon, has the ability to mate with Wailord, the Pokémon with the greatest height, which is comparable to HSOWA.
• Diglett has only been seen in the ground and not in or on any other surface type (e.g: flooring in a building). It has also only been seen from halfway up.
• In the Pokéathlon, Diglett is seen to go underground rather than physically jump out of the ground in the Hurdle Dash.
• If Diglett performs Dig in a battle, the animation when it executes Dig is slightly different compared to other animations, as it just leaves a small trail before popping up, whereas the usual animation involved a huge digging tremor appearing and stopping right at the Pokémon target in question.
• In Pokémon Black and White, when Diglett and Dugtrio are sent out, they merely fade onto the screen instead of going down like all other Pokémon.

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.

Name origin

Diglett's name seems to combine dig with the suffix let. Its Japanese name simply refers to the word dig.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Digda French Taupiqueur From taupe and piqueur, the name also sounds like the end of marteau-piqueur. Korean 디그다 Digeuda Chinese (Taiwan/China/Hong Kong) 地鼠 Dì Shǔ "Ground rodent".

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