dugtrio

Dugtrio is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.
• Arena Trap (Hidden Ability): Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing or switching out of battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Dugtrio consists of three brown, mole-like heads that emerge from the ground.
• Each head has beady black eyes and a large, pink, round nose.
• The heads are connected underground, though the full body remains unseen.
• Often depicted as emerging from rocky terrain, suggesting strong digging capabilities.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers underground environments such as caves and tunnels.
• Known for living in colonies, which work together to dig complex tunnel systems.
• Can cause earthquakes by burrowing deep into the ground.
• Sometimes seen in farmlands, where it can be both a pest and a helper by aerating the soil.

In Battle:

• Known for its high Speed and Attack stats.
• Signature moves include Earthquake and Dig, which take advantage of its Ground typing.
• Effective against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel types.
• Vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass type moves due to its Ground type.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.
• Has an Alolan Form variant that evolves from an Alolan Diglett, featuring steel crowns on each head due to its Steel typing.

Interesting Facts:

• Dugtrio's ability to cause tremors is referenced in many Pokédex entries.
• Its design is believed to be inspired by a whack-a-mole game.
• In the Alola region, Dugtrio gains a secondary Steel type and a flowing mane of gold hair, thought to be a result of adapting to the region's unique environment.
• Known as "The Mole Pokémon," it is one of the original 151 Pokémon.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers hugeearthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
• Blue: A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers hugeearthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
• Yellow: A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH.Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.
• Gold: Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosenthe soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
• Silver: Extremely power­ ful, 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.
• 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.
• 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: Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
• 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.
• Black: Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
• White: Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
• Black-2: Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
• White-2: Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It’s reported that this triggers an earthquake.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It’s reported that this triggers an earthquake.
• 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.