Dugtrio (Pokémon)

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Dugtrio Mole Pokémon ダグトリオ Dugtrio #051 Dugtrio Alolan Dugtrio Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Ground Unknown Dugtrio Ground Steel Alolan Dugtrio Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sand Veil or Arena Trap Dugtrio Sand Veil or Tangling Hair Alolan Dugtrio Cacophony Sand Force Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Alolan Dugtrio Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 50 (12.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Dugtrio 2'04" 0.7 m Alolan Dugtrio 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 73.4 lbs. 33.3 kg Dugtrio 146.8 lbs. 66.6 kg Alolan Dugtrio 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 153 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 149 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Dugtrio 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed Alolan Dugtrio 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Alolan Dugtrio
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.

In Alola, Dugtrio has a dual-type Ground/Steel 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. Druddigon is a natural predator of Dugtrio. In Generation II, Fissure was its signature move.

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. 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.

Dugtrio in the Animae UmbreonPoggs (talk) 14:26, 16 April 2022 (UTC)

Main series

Dugtrio and Alolan Dugtrio in the anime

Major appearances

In Dig Those Diglett!, multiple Dugtrio worked with Diglett to plant trees in a forest.

In The Underground Round Up, Poncho used a Dugtrio and multiple Diglett to rid a town of Electrode. Poncho only used his Dugtrio to get rid of Team Rocket's Electrode Eliminator.

In Got Miltank?, two Dugtrio brought Meowth and Ash's Cyndaquil to a Pokémon-exclusive oasis after they got hurt and lost in the desert.

In Balance of Power, multiple Dugtrio 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.

In Shocks and Bonds, Katie used a Dugtrio against Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Dugtrio defeated Pikachu, but was then defeated by Glalie's powerful Ice Beam.

In The Green Guardian, Solana used her Capture Styler to receive a Dugtrio's assistance in building an underground tunnel that Ash and his friends could use to bypass vines and get to Celebi.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, multiple Dugtrio were sentries for the Wigglytuff Guild.

In Making Friends and Influencing Villains!, two Dugtrio helped befriend a Shiny Phantump.

In Getting the Band Back Together! DJ Leo owns an Alolan Dugtrio, having named the three heads Jessica, Ashley, and Michael. In The Professors' New Adventure!, it attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet with DJ Leo. It reappeared again in Battle Royal 151!.

In How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?, a Dugtrio was the leader of a group of Diglett that were eating the crops on Laxton Farm. Goh eventually caught it and used it in a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off. Goh then gave Dugtrio to Laxton after realizing Dugtrio could help cultivate soil.

Minor appearances

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Dugtrio was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Dugtrio appeared in Clefairy Tales.

Multiple wild Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Pikachu & Pichu, a Dugtrio lived in Big Town.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Dugtrio participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In Right On, Rhydon!, Pietra uses three Dugtrio 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!.

In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Dugtrio was at the ship's Pokémon Center.

Multiple Dugtrio briefly appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a Dugtrio to Conway for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In A Rivalry to Gible On!, multiple Dugtrio lived at Mt. Shady.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Dugtrio watched Meloetta's concert.

Eight Dugtrio appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with two of them belonging two Trainers, and one being an Alolan Dugtrio.

In Dewpider Ascending!, an Alolan Dugtrio popped up from the ground underneath Dewpider and bounced it on its head, sending it flying into a tree.

In Showering the World with Love!, an Alolan Dugtrio was leaving Hokulani Observatory just as Ash, his classmates, and Professor Kukui arrived.

A Trainer's Alolan Dugtrio appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

A Dugtrio appeared in flashbacks in Enter Pikachu! and Dreams Are Made of These!.

In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh attempted to catch a Dugtrio but failed.

In That New Old Gang of Mine!, Goh ended up chasing an Alolan Dugtrio after mistaking its burrowing through the ground for a Grubbin that he was trying to catch.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP031 Dugtrio Ash's Pokédex Dugtrio, the evolved form of Diglett. No specific information available.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP114 Dugtrio Ash's Pokédex Dugtrio. Formed when three Diglett combine. This Pokémon is able to tunnel deep beneath the earth's surface.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM023 Dugtrio Rotom Pokédex 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN052 Dugtrio Goh's Rotom Phone Dugtrio, the Mole Pokémon. A Ground type, and the evolved form of Diglett. These three make an excellent team. When Dugtrio moves through soil, the soil becomes extremely aerated, which is excellent for farming. It has been reported to be quite useful for agriculture.

GOTCHA!

An Alolan Dugtrio briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Molayne.

In the manga

Dugtrio in Pokémon Adventures

Alolan Dugtrio in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

A Dugtrio appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Dugtrio appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

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.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

A Dugtrio appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.

A Dugtrio appeared in BET5.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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

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 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."

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Dugtrio appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Dugtrio appears in a bonus stage that can be accessed by the Red Table. After the player has knocked out a number of Diglett, they must knock out the Dugtrio that appears to win.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: 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: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: 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

Generation I Kanto #051 Red(ENG) 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 Johto #133 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #051 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #135 Diamond Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow. SoulSilver Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.

Generation V Unova #— Black Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. White Black 2 Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Mountain #002 Hoenn #— X In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction. Y Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola SM: #072 Alola USUM: #086 Kanto #051 Sun This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It's the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles. Moon Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground. Ultra Sun 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. Ultra Moon Dugtrio's heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts. Let's Go Pikachu A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It's reported that this triggers an earthquake. Let's Go Eevee Alolan Digtrio Sun Its shining gold hair provides it with protection. It's reputed that keeping any of its fallen hairs will bring bad luck. Moon These Pokémon are cherished in the Alola region, where they are thought to be feminine deities of the land incarnate. Ultra Sun Its metallic whiskers are heavy, so it's not very fast, but it has the power to dig through bedrock. Ultra Moon Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away. Let's Go Pikachu 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! Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #165 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground. Shield These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground. Brilliant Diamond Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. Shining Pearl Alolan Dugtrio Sword Their beautiful, metallic whiskers create a sort of protective helmet on their heads, and they also function as highly precise sensors. Shield The three of them get along very well. Through their formidable teamwork, they defeat powerful opponents.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Diglett's Cave Blue (Japan) Diglett's Cave Yellow Diglett's Cave Trade Lickitung on Route 11

Generation II Gold Silver Diglett's Cave Crystal Diglett's Cave

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Diglett's Cave Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 228 Platinum Route 228 HeartGold SoulSilver Diglett's Cave Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Route 13, Friend Safari (Ground) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Diglett

Generation VII Sun Moon Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Resolution Cave, Vast Poni Canyon Alolan Form Pokémon Bank Kantonian Form Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Haina Desert, Poni Coast, Resolution Cave, Vast Poni Canyon, Lush Jungle (Cave) Alolan Form Pokémon Bank Kantonian Form Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Diglett's Cave Kantonian Form Evolve Diglett Alolan Form

Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 6, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Hammerlocke Hills Kantonian Form Bridge Field, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) Kantonian From Trade Alolan Form Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Both Forms Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 228 Kantonian Form Unobtainable Alolan Form Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Snap Tunnel Pinball Evolve Diglett

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Back Yard Trozei! Endless Level 8, Endless Level 23, Forever Level 57, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Diglett Ranger Krokka Tunnel

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Shimmer Desert (1F-9F) MD Sky Shimmer Desert (1F-9F) Rumble Rocky Cave (Normal Mode B & S) PokéPark Wii Cavern Zone

Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Everspring Valley PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Rumble U Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Tu Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX50 Event: Dugtrio Appears Event: Pokémon Safari (17th release) Alolan Form Rumble World Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Celebi SeaFinal Kantonian From Zygarde Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal Alolan Form Masters EX Chapter 26 (Molayne's) Alolan Form

Held items

Dugtrio

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Gold Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD		Soft Sand (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	Soft Sand (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Soft Sand (5%)
X	Y	Soft Sand (5%)
Sword	Shield	Soft Sand (5%)

Alolan Dugtrio

Game		Held Item(s)
Sun	Moon	Soft Sand (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Soft Sand (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Dugtrio

Generations I-VI

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.

Generation VII onward

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
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: 425	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.

Alolan Dugtrio

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 425	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 1/1 ★	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Dugtrio

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

• In addition, Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.

Alolan Dugtrio

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is ½×.

• In addition, Alolan Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.

Learnset

Dugtrio is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 011 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 Evo.Evo. Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 1212 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 1616 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 2020 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3030 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 3636 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 4242 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 4848 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5454 Fissure Ground Physical 0000— 03030% 5

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

Alolan Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 011 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 Evo.Evo. Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 1212 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 1616 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 2020 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 2424 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 3030 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 3636 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 4242 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 4848 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5454 Fissure Ground Physical 0000— 03030% 5

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

By TM/TR

Dugtrio

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10

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

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15

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

Alolan Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10

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

By breeding

Dugtrio

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Final Gambit Fighting Special — 100% 5 Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Hone Claws Dark Status — —% 15 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10

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

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10 Final Gambit Fighting Special — 100% 5 Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Hone Claws Dark Status — —% 15 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

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

Alolan Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Final Gambit Fighting Special — 100% 5 Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Hone Claws Dark Status — —% 15 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Metal Sound Steel Status — 85% 40 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

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

By tutoring

Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10

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

Alolan Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5

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

By a prior evolution

Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

Alolan Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

By transfer from another generation

Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 080}}80% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Magnitude × Ground Physical 0000— 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud Bomb × Ground Special 06565 085}}85% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rototiller × Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Alolan Dugtrio

Generation VIII Other generations: None

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 080}}80% 15 VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 VII Magnitude × Ground Physical 0000— 100}}100% 30 VII Mud Bomb × Ground Special 06565 085}}85% 10 VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Rototiller × Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 VII Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35 VII Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 VII Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
SonicBoom	Dugtrio (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 22)

Side game data

Dugtrio

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Boulder Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP We three are as one! 26%-50% HP Our health has been reduced to half. 1%-25% HP We are... No longer capable... Level up We have leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group: Ground Poké Assist: Ground Field move: None Loops: 9 Min. exp.: 40 Max. exp.: 70 Browser entry R-062 Dugtrio occasionally pops its heads out of the ground, but only very briefly.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds Base HP: 43 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Mawile asked Dugtrio to hide the Mine Cart Rail in the Cavern Zone. They love to live quietly but sometimes they feel lonely.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: Dugtrio may look weak, but he was pushy. The incident with Excadrill led him to rethink his actions and his surroundings.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 60 - 120 10 #705 Block Shot Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 167 Base Defense: 136 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch, Mud-Slap*, Mud Shot× Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Mud Bomb, Stone Edge

Alolan Dugtrio

Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #705 Three Force Increases damage when you make a match of three.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds Base HP: 43 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon GO Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 201 Base Defense: 142 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Mud-Slap Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Mud Bomb, Iron Head

Evolution

Dugtrio

Unevolved Diglett  Ground

Level 26 →

First Evolution Dugtrio  Ground

Alolan Dugtrio

Unevolved Diglett  Ground  Steel

Level 26 →

First Evolution Dugtrio  Ground  Steel

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield

For other sprites and images, please see Dugtrio images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Dugtrio and its pre-evolved form 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.
• Dugtrio's body has been described inconsistently throughout the franchise's history. Originally, it was three Diglett forming a group of three, but more recent Pokédex entries claim it split from a single Diglett into three - sometimes separate, sometimes sharing a body.

Origin

Dugtrio appears to be based on 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. The lore of taking its hairs may reference the modern Pele's Curse, while its reputation as a feminine deity may be a reference to Pele herself. The darker soil surrounding its body may be a reference to black sand, which is found on beaches near volcanoes. Its Steel type may be a reference to another kind of magnetic black sand found in placer deposits. It also resembles a stereotypical Southern California surfer with tanned skin and blonde hair.

Name origin

Dugtrio may be a combination of dug and trio (a group of three).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ダグトリオ Dugtrio From dug and trio French Triopikeur From trio, taupe and marteau-piqueur Spanish Dugtrio Same as English name German Digdri From dig and drei or Trio Italian Dugtrio Same as English name Korean 닥트리오 Daktrio Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 三地鼠 Sāndìshǔ From 三 sān, 地 dì, 鼠 shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ Cantonese Chinese 三地鼠 Sāamdeihsyú* 三頭地鼠 Sāamtàuhdeihsyú* From 三 sāam, 地 dì, 鼠 shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ From 三 sāam, 頭 tàuh, 地 dì, 鼠 shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ

More languages Hindi डगत्रिओ Dugtrio Transcription of English name Lithuanian Dugtrijus From English name Russian Дагтрио Dagtrio Transcription of English name Thai ดักทริโอ Dakthrio Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Regional form

External links

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