Diglett and Dugtrio (Pinball)
Diglett (Japanese: ディグダ Digda) and Dugtrio (Japanese: ダグトリオ Dugtrio) function as game mechanics in the Red Field from Pokémon Pinball. They are able to start the Map Mode, which causes the player to travel to another area.
Mechanics
In each side of the bottom screen, there is a Diglett and a Dugtrio. The Diglett are horizontally aligned and can be hit by the ball. The Dugtrio are outside the main field and can't be touched by the ball. The Dugtrio are almost completely buried, except the top of their heads is visible. Each time the ball hits a Diglett, one of the three heads of the Dugtrio of the same side pops up. Whenever one of Dugtrio's heads pops up, the player has 10 seconds to hit the Diglett again and reveal another head, or else the last head will be buried again. If the ball hits the same Diglett three times, the three heads of the Dugtrio pop up and the Map Mode starts.
As long as the Catch 'em Mode, Evolution Mode or Map Mode is currently active, then Diglett and Dugtrio are unable to start the Map Mode. If the player loses a ball, all the heads of both Dugtrio get buried again.
Their counterparts in the Blue Field are a Poliwag and a Psyduck.
Gallery
Screenshots
The Diglett and Dugtrio are seen at the sides of both images.
Game Boy Color | Game Boy |
Sprites
Diglett
Diglett (left side) (normal) |
Diglett (left side) (hit by the ball) |
Diglett (right side) (normal) |
Diglett (right side) (hit by the ball) |
Dugtrio
Dugtrio (left side) (buried) |
Dugtrio (left side) (popped up) |
Dugtrio (right side) (buried) |
Dugtrio (right side) (popped up) |
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