Dugtrio
ダグトリオ Dugtrio
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Artwork from FR/LG
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| EV yield
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
2
| Exp.
153
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Dugtrio (Japanese: ダグトリオ Dugtrio) is a Ground-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.
Biology
Physiology
They are three Diglett huddled together, although what they look like underground is a mystery. They may be fused together, but that is uncertain.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
They tunnel under the earth at massive speeds, triggering tremors and earthquakes.
Behavior
Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow. Each triplet composing a Dugtrio trio thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly. In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
Habitat
Dugtrio live in tunnels and caves under the earth. They also sometimes live in burrows near forests where they maintain the soil & plant trees to revitalize wooded areas.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Dugtrio feed on plant roots.
In the anime
Major appearances
Dugtrio first appeared in Dig Those Diglett. They worked with Diglett to plant trees in a forest.
In The Underground Round Up, Poncho used Diglett and Dugtrio to rid a town of Electrode. Poncho only used his Dugtrio to get rid of Team Rocket's Electrode Eliminator.
Katie used a Dugtrio against Ash during the Hoenn League in Shocks and Bonds. Katie's Dugtrio defeated Ash's Pikachu and was defeated by Ash's Glalie.
Minor appearances
Dugtrio appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness special as sentries for the Wigglytuff Guild, alongside Diglett.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team, Conway used a Dugtrio in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A group of Dugtrio appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP031
| Dugtrio
| Ash's Pokédex
| Dugtrio, the evolved form of Diglett. No specific information available.
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| Original series entries continue below.
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| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP114
| Dugtrio
| Ash's Pokédex
| Dugtrio. Formed when three Diglett combine. This Pokémon is able to tunnel deep beneath the earth's surface.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
In Volume 3 of Pokémon Adventures, Giovanni is seen to have a Dugtrio as a part of his Ground-type team. It was used to shatter the opening mechanisms on Red's Poké Balls, preventing him from releasing his Pokémon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dugtrio (TCG)
Other appearances
- In the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage, a Dugtrio can be seen on the Ground Terrain situated next to a large rock. Cubone & Pokémon fossils can also on the Ground Terrain.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
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| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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| Blue
| A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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| Yellow
| A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.
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| Stadium
| Diglett triplets that always travel together. Known to burrow more than 60 miles underground and trigger quakes.
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| II
| Gold
| Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
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| Silver
| Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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| Crystal
| These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
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| Stadium 2
| Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
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| III
| 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.
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| 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.
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| Emerald
| Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground.
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| FireRed
| In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
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| LeafGreen
| A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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| Pearl
| Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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| Platinum
| Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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| HeartGold
| Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
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| SoulSilver
| Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 95 - 142
| 180 - 274
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 67 - 134
| 130 - 262
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| 112 - 189
| 220 - 372
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Dunsparce
Piloswine, Mamoswine
Kecleon
| AncientPower
| Rock
| Special
| 60
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Diglett, Dugtrio
Aipom, Ambipom
Girafarig
Stantler
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Mawile
Wailmer, Wailord
Kecleon
| Astonish
| Ghost
| Physical
| 30
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Sneasel, Weavile
Houndour, Houndoom
| Beat Up
| Dark
| Physical
| 10
| 100%
| 10
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Meowth, Persian
Umbreon
Sneasel, Weavile
Teddiursa, Ursaring
Houndour, Houndoom
Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Skitty, Delcatty
Mawile
Spinda
Kecleon
Glameow, Purugly
| Faint Attack
| Dark
| Physical
| 60
| —%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Ekans, Arbok
Diglett, Dugtrio
Wooper, Quagsire
Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine
| Mud Bomb
| Ground
| Special
| 65
| 85%
| 10
| Smart
| 0
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Rattata, Raticate
Tauros
Umbreon
Dunsparce
Zangoose
Absol
Buizel, Floatzel
| Pursuit
| Dark
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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Growlithe, Arcanine
Vigoroth, Slaking
| ReversalHGSS
| Fighting
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 15
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Camerupt
| Rock Slide
| Rock
| Physical
| 75
| 90%
| 10
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Ekans, Arbok
Meowth, Persian
Psyduck, Golduck
Mankey, Primeape
Aipom, Ambipom
Umbreon
Dunsparce
Sneasel, Weavile
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Seviper
Kecleon
Stunky, Skuntank
| Screech
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 85%
| 40
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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Vigoroth, Slaking
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
| Uproar
| Normal
| Special
| 50
| 100%
| 10
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Up until Diamond and Pearl, Dugtrio and Diglett could only be caught in Diglett's Cave.
- Dugtrio and its pre-evolution can learn Scratch, Slash, Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch, and Fury Swipes, despite having no visible hands, claws, or other appendages.
- Dugtrio is the fastest Ground-type Pokémon, with a base Speed of 120.
- Dugtrio and its pre-evolution Diglett are the only Pokémon who are stated in generic differences that their gender is unidentified due to being underground.
Origin
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games.
Name origin
Dugtrio's name is a combination of dug, the past tense of dig, and trio, meaning three.
In other languages
- German: Digdri - Appears to be a combination of dig and the prefix tri-.
- French: Triopikeur - From trio and piqueur (foreman of a mine).
- Korean: 닥트리오 Dakteurio
- Chinese (Taiwan/China): 三地鼠 Sān Dì Shǔ - "Three ground rodent".
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 三頭地鼠 Sān Tóu Dì Shǔ - "Three headed ground rodent".
External links
Notes
Soft Sand (100%)
( Ground )
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Dugtrio images on Bulbagarden Archives.
