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TL;DR. Diglett is a pure ground-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 265. Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
Ground
Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
Height0.2 m
Weight0.8 kg
AbilitiesSand Veil, Arena Trap
HiddenSand Force
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 265. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 10
Attack 55
Defense 25
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 95
Total265
265 base stat total, the 946th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 73rd among Ground-types.
95 base Speed, Diglett's strongest stat, ranking 8th of 75 Ground-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Diglett on Daily Pokémon
Diglett was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Diglett in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Diglett reaches 676 CP at level 40 and 773 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack109
GO Defense78
GO Stamina67
Max CP (L40)676
Max CP (L50)764
Best buddy (L51)773
Raid catch CP 349–386 (L20). Weather boosted 437–483 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Diglett first appeared on April 29, 2019, during Earth Day 2019.
- Diglett
- Dugtrio by encounter
Shiny Alolan Diglett first appeared on June 28, 2019, during Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary.
- Alolan Diglett
- Alolan Dugtrio by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 30 to Oct 14, 2025, 1-star (Alolan Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 to Oct 14, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Steel Skyline |
| Jun 5 to Jun 14, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Feb 6 to Feb 17, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Oct 4 to Oct 14, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Apr 25 to May 2, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 9 to Dec 16, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Quick answers
Common questions about Diglett.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Diglett, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Diglett?
Diglett is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Diglett weak to?
Diglett takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Diglett resistant to?
Diglett is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.
How does Diglett evolve?
Diglett evolves into Dugtrio (Level 26) or Alolan Dugtrio (Level 26 in Alola (yields Alolan Dugtrio)).
What generation is Diglett from?
Diglett was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0050.
What are Diglett's base stats?
Diglett has HP 10, Attack 55, Defense 25, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 45, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 265.
What are Diglett's abilities?
Diglett can have the abilities Sand Veil, Arena Trap, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Force.
Is Diglett legendary or mythical?
No. Diglett is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Diglett's best stat?
Diglett's highest base stat is Speed at 95, which ranks 8th of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Diglett good?
Diglett has a base stat total of 265, the 946th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 73rd among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Diglett as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Diglett is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Water Grass Ice
½× Resists
Poison Rock
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison
Diglett vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Diglett | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 10 | 77 | -67 |
| Attack | 55 | 88 | -33 |
| Defense | 25 | 85 | -60 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 58 | -23 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 65 | -20 |
| Speed | 95 | 58 | +37 |
| Total | 265 | 431 | -166 |
Game appearances
Diglett appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Diglett is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Diglett.
Every main-series game Diglett is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Two, Area Six, Inlet Grotto, Alfornada Cavern
- WildEast Province: Area Three
- WildWest Province: Asado Desert
- WildSouth Province: Area Two (Rock Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 4, Galar Mine, Rolling Fields, Giant's Mirror
- RaidBridge Field, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 228
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildDiglett's Cave
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedDugtrio
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildFiery Path (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 228
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 48, Diglett's Cave
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland with 5 Peak points)
- WildVermilion City (Rock Smash)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildDiglett's Cave
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildDiglett's Cave
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildDiglett's Cave
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Diglett appears in 24 episodes.
From EP031 (1997-10-28) through HZ146 (2026-08-21).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Diglett has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Diglett sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Diglett in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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