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Diglett in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #164 • Mole Pokémon

Diglett in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.

Shield

It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.

Pokémon details

Type

Ground

Category

Mole Pokémon

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0050

Pokédex

Galar #164

Diglett in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

10

130

224

Attack

55

103

229

Defense

25

49

163

Sp. Atk

35

67

185

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

95

175

317

Total

265

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Diglett, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #164
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
53

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Diglett

Diglett

Galar #164

Level 26

Dugtrio

Dugtrio

Galar #165

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 4

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters17-

-

Galar Mine

Wild Pokémon

Overworld11-1410%

-

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Random in Grass26-2830%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1080%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6080%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1020%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6020%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1080%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6080%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1080%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6080%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1080%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Snowing

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6080%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Snowing

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1080%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Snowstorm

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6080%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Snowstorm

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1020%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6020%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground8-1020%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6020%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Coming from Underground6080%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 16 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 16, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 16 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 16, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Galar Mine

Curry visitors

After Making Curry11-15-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 17.22% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 4

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters17-

-

Galar Mine

Wild Pokémon

Overworld11-1410%

-

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Random in Grass26-2830%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 16 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 16, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 16 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 16, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Galar Mine

Curry visitors

After Making Curry11-15-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 17.22% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Shield
5%
Sword
5%

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartSand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

Ground-10015
4Growl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Normal-10040
8Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
12Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
16Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
20Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark701005
24Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
28Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
32Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
36Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ground9010010
40Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
44Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM16Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM22Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM23Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM37Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM48Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM58Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM81Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM98Stomping Tantrum

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Ground7510010
TR01Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TR10Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TR12Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR21Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015
TR22Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR35Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Normal9010010
TR67Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ground9010010
TR76Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
TR83Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15
TR85Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Scorching Sands

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Ground7010010

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005
Final Gambit

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

Fighting-1005
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
Memento

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Dark-10010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying60-20
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ghost--10
Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal509530
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal12010015
Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal4010015
Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal188015
Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010015
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal908520
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sand Veil

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Arena Trap

Ability Slot 2

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

Sand Force(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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