dugtrio

dugtrio

Attributes

  • Species: Dugtrio
  • Base Experience: 149
  • Height: 7
  • Weight: 333
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 86
  • Base Happiness: 70
  • Capture Rate: 50
  • Color: Brown
  • Egg Groups: Ground
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat: Cave
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Heads

Stats

  • HP
    35
  • Attack
    100
  • Defense
    50
  • Special Attack
    50
  • Special Defense
    70
  • Speed
    120

Abilities

Held items

  • Soft-Sand

Summary

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

Type: Ground

Abilities:

  • Sand Veil: Raises the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.
  • Arena Trap: Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing or switching out during battle.
  • Sand Force (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Dugtrio consists of three brown, mole-like heads emerging from the ground.
  • Each head is oval-shaped with a small, pink nose and beady black eyes.
  • The bodies of Dugtrio are unseen, as they are always depicted emerging from the ground.
  • Dugtrio's three heads are capable of moving independently and working together in harmony.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Dugtrio is known to inhabit underground burrows and tunnels.
  • Prefers areas with loose soil, such as caves and plains, where it can dig easily.
  • The trio works together to dig efficiently, often causing seismic activity above ground.
  • Known for its teamwork and coordination, Dugtrio can dig through the ground at high speeds.

In Battle:

  • Dugtrio is a fast, physical attacker with high Speed and Attack stats.
  • Signature moves include Earthquake and Dig, taking advantage of its Ground typing.
  • Particularly effective against Electric, Fire, Rock, Poison, and Steel types.
  • Vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass-type moves due to its Ground typing.
  • Arena Trap ability makes it a strategic choice for trapping opponents in battle.

Evolution:

  • Dugtrio evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.
  • There is no further evolution beyond Dugtrio.

Interesting Facts:

  • Dugtrio's digging abilities are so strong that they are said to cause earthquakes.
  • Alolan Dugtrio, a variant form, has hair-like metallic whiskers and is a Ground/Steel type.
  • Its appearance and behavior are thought to be inspired by moles or the myth of a three-headed earth beast.
  • Known for its coordination, Dugtrio's heads can work together to achieve tasks efficiently, representing teamwork and unity.
  • In the Pokémon anime, Dugtrio has been shown to have a strong bond with its pre-evolution, Diglett, often working together to create complex tunnel systems.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Diglett - 50
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Dugtrio - 51
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Min. Lvl 26

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Flavor Text Entries

  • 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.