Diglett

Diglett
Venomoth
050
Dugtrio
Ability	Sand Veil or Arena Trap Sand Veil or Tangling Hair (Alola) Sand Force (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori

Diglett<sup>(JPJapanese: ディグダ

Romaji: Digda)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ground-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. In Alola, it gains a secondary Steel typing. In Paldea, a Water type Pokémon called Wiglett notably resembles Diglett.

Physiology and Behavior

Diglett is a tiny, brown Pokémon that seems to be perpetually buried within the earth, leaving only its head visible. Its small stature makes it both the lightest and shortest Ground-type. It has beady black eyes and a large, round, pink nose. It spends much of its time underground and has very thin skin. If Diglett is exposed to sunlight, its blood will heat up and cause it to grow weak.

Diglett lives in tunnels and caves under the earth, where it feeds on tree roots and vegetables. It is known to live in burrows left behind by Onix. It also sometimes lives in burrows near forests and has even been shown to live inside of trees. Diglett digs regularly through the earth at a shallow depth, leaving perfectly tilled soil in its wake. Some farmers welcome Diglett because it tills their fields and its droppings enrich the soil, but others consider it a pest for eating their vegetables.

Alolan Diglett

In Alola, Diglett has developed three fine gold whiskers on its head from living in soil with high iron content. These whiskers function as sensors and allow it to monitor its surroundings without coming above ground, though it will still occasionally poke its head out to see outside. The whiskers can also be used for communication, wobbling around to relay mood or emotion. They stand straight up for anger, swing around for happiness, and droop for sadness. Needing to be able to dig through Alola's volcanic rock, Alolan Diglett is notably stronger than its non-Alolan counterparts. However, they are still very small, tying with Klefki and Meltan as the shortest Steel-type. They can also be found in the Coastal Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.

Despite Diglett having a strong resemblance to Wiglett from the Paldea region, the two Pokémon species are not biologically related, having entirely separate diets and habitats. Their resemblance to each other is said to be a coincidental result of adaptations to their respective environments.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Pokémon Sword and Shield: There is a side quest where the player is tasked with finding 150 Alolan Diglett scattered throughout the Isle of Armor.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: Diglett and Dugtrio can be found roaming the halls of the Grand Underground. When 40 Diglett (or Dugtrio, which counts as 3) have been found, all players in the same Grand Underground session will receive a variety of bonuses for a period of 4 minutes. These include raising the odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon in a Pokémon Hideaway from 1/4096 to 1/2048, and forcing all Stone Boxes found when mining to become Pretty Stone Boxes.

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Pinball: Numerous Diglett appear in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table, where the aim is to knock all the Diglett out. Once achieved a Dugtrio appears which must be knocked out. More Diglett appear on the Red Table itself and earn the player points upon being hit.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: The third story mission of the game is to rescue a Diglett from Mt. Steel. Afterwards, Diglett can be found near Pelipper Post Office. Diglett's hero is its father, Dugtrio, who it thinks can do anything.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Diglett is one of the members of Wigglytuff Guild. His primary role is sentry duty, to examine visitors' footprints and say what Pokémon they are. Like in the first game, Diglett also has a father who it thinks can swim in the sea.

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The same Diglett from Explorers of Time and Darkness reappears as a recruitable ally. The player will need to connect with Dugtrio in order to access Chimecho's delivery request to Diglett. Once Diglett receives the delivery, he and Chimecho will connect with the player's team.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: A group of Diglett will accidentally burrow their way to the player's home from the Pelipper Post Office. As an apology, the player is given free access to use the tunnel to immediately go to the post office directly from their home.

In Pokkén Tournament

Diglett can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
Pokémon Yellow	It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.
Pokémon Stadium	Its head pokes up approximately eight inches out of the ground. However, its real size remains a mystery to this day.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Pokémon Silver	If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.
Pokémon Crystal	It digs underground and chews on tree roots, sticking its head out only when the sun isn't bright.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple - wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Pokémon Sapphire	Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple - wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Pokémon Emerald	Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple — wherever they burrow, the soil is left perfectly tilled for growing delicious crops.
Pokémon FireRed	It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokémon Pearl	A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokémon Platinum	A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokémon HeartGold	Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Pokémon SoulSilver	If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokémon White	A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokémon Black 2	A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokémon White 2	A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.
Pokémon Y	Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple—wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple—wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Normal - It chews on plant roots underground. Farmers whose vegetables are vulnerable find it can be quite a pest. Alola - Its head sports an altered form of whiskers made of metal. When in communication with its comrades, its whiskers wobble to and fro.
Pokémon Moon	Normal - Many farmers cherish and nurture Diglett because its droppings enrich the soil it lives in. Alola - Its golden hairs function as sensors. It pokes them out of its burrow to monitor its surroundings.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Normal - It travels through tunnels that it digs underground. It hates sunlight, so it comes out only after the sun goes down. Alola - Although it's powerful enough to dig right through volcanic rock, it doesn't allow itself to be seen very often.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Normal - Around their crops, farmers plant the kind of tree that Diglett like to eat as a way of getting Diglett to plow the fields for them. Alola - The need to dig through volcanic rock in the ground has made them more powerful than the Diglett of other regions.
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Normal - It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves. Alola - After living in soil with high iron content for some time, three steel whiskers sprouted from the top of its head.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Normal - It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves. Alola - After living in soil with high iron content for some time, three steel whiskers sprouted from the top of its head.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Normal - If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops. Alola - The metal-rich geology of this Pokémon's habitat caused it to develop steel whiskers on its head.
Pokémon Shield	Normal - It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot. Alola - Its three hairs change shape depending on Diglett's mood. They're a useful communication tool among these Pokémon.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	This Pokémon lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	This Pokémon lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Normal - It lives about one yard underground, where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground. Alola - The things growing from its head are whiskers that have become metallic. Diglett communicates with its comrades by waving them.
Pokémon Violet	Normal - Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak. Alola - Its golden whiskers function as sensors. It pokes them out of its burrow to monitor its surroundings.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Diglett's Cave
Pokémon Yellow	Diglett's Cave
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Diglett's Cave
Pokémon Silver	Diglett's Cave
Pokémon Crystal	Diglett's Cave
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Diglett's Cave
Pokémon LeafGreen	Diglett's Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Route 228
Pokémon Pearl	Route 228
Pokémon Platinum	Route 228
Pokémon HeartGold	Diglett's Cave
Pokémon SoulSilver	Diglett's Cave
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Trade
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Breed
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Fiery Path (hidden)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Fiery Path (hidden)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Routes 5 and 7, Verdant Cavern, Ten Carat Hill, Seaward Cave, Lush Jungle, Diglett's Tunnel
Pokémon Moon	Routes 5 and 7, Verdant Cavern, Ten Carat Hill, Seaward Cave, Lush Jungle, Diglett's Tunnel
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Routes 5 and 7, Diglett's Tunnel, Verdant Cavern
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Routes 5 and 7, Diglett's Tunnel, Verdant Cavern
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Diglett's Cave
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Diglett's Cave
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Route 4, Galar Mine, Rolling Fields, Giant's Mirror (Kantonian Form) Bridge Field, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) Reward for finding 150 Alolan Diglett (Alolan)
Pokémon Shield	Route 4, Galar Mine, Rolling Fields, Giant's Mirror (Kantonian Form) Bridge Field, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) Reward for finding 150 Alolan Diglett (Alolan)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 228
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 228
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area Two, Area Six, Inlet Grotto, Alfornada Cavern (Kantonian Form) East Province: Area Three (Kantonian Form) West Province: Asado Desert (Kantonian Form) South Province: Area Two (Rock Tera Type Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area Two, Area Six, Inlet Grotto, Alfornada Cavern (Kantonian Form) East Province: Area Three (Kantonian Form) West Province: Asado Desert (Kantonian Form) South Province: Area Two (Rock Tera Type Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth

Evolution

Kanto

Diglett	Reach level 26.	Dugtrio

Alola

Alolan Diglett	Reach level 26	Alolan Dugtrio

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	10
Attack	55
Defense	25
Sp. Attack	35
Sp. Defense	45
Speed	95
Total	265

Alola

Base Stats
HP	10
Attack	55
Defense	30
Sp. Attack	35
Sp. Defense	45
Speed	90
Total	265

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold File:PKMNG050-S.png	Silver File:PKMNS050.png File:PKMNS050-S.png	Crystal File:PKMNC050.gif File:PKMNC050-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS050.png File:PKMNRS050-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE050.gif File:PKMNE050-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG050.png File:PKMNFRLG050-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP050-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP050.png File:PKMNP050-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS050.png File:PKMNHGSS050-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW050-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2050.png File:PKMNBW2050-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY050-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE050-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS050-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP050.png File:PKMNBDSP050-S.png
Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV050-S.png

Renders
Sun Moon File:PKMNSM050-A-S.png Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE050-A-S.png Sword Shield File:PKMNSS050-A-S.png
Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV050-A-S.png

Trivia

• Diglett and Alolan Diglett have the lowest base HP and Defense stats of all Ground-type Pokémon.
  • Alolan Diglett has the lowest base HP and Defense stats of all Steel-type Pokémon.