dugtrio

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.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

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• 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.