Dugtrio (Japanese: ダグトリオ Dugtrio) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.
In Alola, Dugtrio has a dual-type Ground/Steel regional form. It evolves from Alolan Diglett starting at level 26.
It is ecologically similar to Wugtrio; however, the two are separate species.
Biology
Dugtrio is a set of Diglett triplets sharing a single body, although no one knows what its body looks like since it's perpetually buried underground. Each head is incredibly tough with a smooth surface, and has brown skin, black eyes, and a large, round, pink nose. Dugtrio's three heads think the same thoughts and act cooperatively, though on rare occasions may fight over which head gets to eat first. In order to make burrowing easier, each head will bob up and down to loosen the soil. Dugtrio can tunnel under the earth at 60 mph (100 km/h) to a depth of 60 miles (100 kilometers), triggering tremors and earthquakes. It is capable of burrowing endlessly. Dugtrio lives in tunnels and caves under the earth. Dugtrio is considered important for agriculture as its digging aerates the soil and makes it suitable for farming. As shown in the Pikachu short Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, Dugtrio sometimes lives in hollow trees in forests. It maintains the soil and plants trees to revitalize wooded areas. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, the three triplets of Dugtrio is known to sleep together, never separating from each other. The trio's teamwork remains strong even when sleeping.[1]
In Generation II, Dugtrio and its pre-evolved form, Diglett, were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Fissure.
Forms
Dugtrio has a regional form: Alolan Dugtrio.
Alolan Dugtrio is visually very similar to its counterpart, except each head has a mop of golden hair formed from modified whiskers. The left head has a bob-cut, the right head has curly "shoulder-length" hair, and the last one has flowing hair that touches the ground behind it. This hair is made out of thin, yet heavy strands of steel, which grows slowly and continuously throughout Alolan Dugtrio's life.[2] The hairs act as a defensive measure, as well as sensors that can detect vibrations from long distances underground. In the Alola region, Alolan Dugtrio is regarded as a feminine deity of the earth, and taking its hairs is thought to bring bad luck.[2] They can also be found in the Coastal Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.
Alolan Dugtrio and its pre-evolution are the only known Pokémon that can have Tangling Hair as an Ability.
Wugtrio was once considered a regional variant of Dugtrio due to their resemblance, but it has since been reclassified as a completely separate species.
Evolution
Dugtrio evolves from Diglett.
Alolan Dugtrio evolves from Alolan Diglett.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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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
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Diglett triplets that always travel together. Known to burrow more than 60 miles underground and trigger quakes.
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| Generation II
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Johto
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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
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Extremely powerful, they can Dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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| Crystal
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These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
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| Stadium 2
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Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Extremely powerful, they can Dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Kanto
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| Ruby
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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
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| Emerald
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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
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In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
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| LeafGreen
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A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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| Generation IV
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Johto
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| Diamond
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Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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| Pearl
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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
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Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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| Generation V
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Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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| White
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| Black 2
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Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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Mountain #002
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Hoenn
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In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
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| Y
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Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
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| Omega Ruby
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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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| Generation VII
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Alola
S M : #072
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Alola
US UM : #086
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Kanto
#051
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| Sun
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This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It's the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles.
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| Moon
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Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground.
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| Ultra Sun
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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.
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| Ultra Moon
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Dugtrio's heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It's reported that this triggers an earthquake.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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| Alolan Dugtrio
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| Sun
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Its shining gold hair provides it with protection. It's reputed that keeping any of its fallen hairs will bring bad luck.
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| Moon
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These Pokémon are cherished in the Alola region, where they are thought to be feminine deities of the land incarnate.
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| Ultra Sun
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Its metallic whiskers are heavy, so it's not very fast, but it has the power to dig through bedrock.
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| Ultra Moon
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Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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They're referred to as triplets, but they're not identical—the metallic elements in their bodies differ slightly. The proof shows in their whiskers!
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| Let's Go Eevee
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Galar
#165
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
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| Shield
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These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
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| Shining Pearl
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| Alolan Dugtrio
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| Sword
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Their beautiful, metallic whiskers create a sort of protective helmet on their heads, and they also function as highly precise sensors.
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| Shield
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The three of them get along very well. Through their formidable teamwork, they defeat powerful opponents.
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| Generation IX
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Paldea
#149
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Kitakami
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Blueberry
#67
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| Scarlet
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Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
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| Violet
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In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
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| Alolan Dugtrio
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| Scarlet
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Its shining gold whiskers are advanced sensors that can detect vibrations from sounds several miles away.
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| Violet
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Its metallic whiskers are heavy, so it’s not very fast, but it has the power to dig through even the hardest bedrock.
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Game locations
In side games
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Dugtrio
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Alolan Dugtrio
Stats
Base stats
Dugtrio
Generations I-VI
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.
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Generation VII onward
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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Total: 425
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Alolan Dugtrio
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 425
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Dugtrio
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- In addition, Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.
Alolan Dugtrio
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- In addition, Alolan Dugtrio is immune to the move Telekinesis.
Learnset
Dugtrio
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dugtrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dugtrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Dugtrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Dugtrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Dugtrio
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dugtrio
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dugtrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dugtrio
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dugtrio
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Dugtrio
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dugtrio
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dugtrio
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dugtrio
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Dugtrio
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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| Loops: 9
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Min. exp.: 40
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Max. exp.: 70
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Browser entry R-062
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| Dugtrio occasionally pops its heads out of the ground, but only very briefly.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds
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Base HP: 43
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| Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 70
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Ground
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Points to befriend: 12
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| Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry:
 Figy Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient:
 Snoozy Tomato ×2
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 Large Leek
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 Greengrass Soybeans
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| Main skill: Charge Strength S
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Base carry limit: 16
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| Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
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| These triplets never get separated and they sleep all together. Their teamwork as a trio stays steadfast even when they sleep.
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Aboveground Sleep
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Cozy-Trio Sleep
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Alolan Dugtrio
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds
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Base HP: 43
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution data
Dugtrio
Alolan Dugtrio
Sprites
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Dig Those Diglett!, multiple Dugtrio worked with Diglett to plant trees in a forest.
In The Underground Round Up, Poncho used a Dugtrio and multiple Diglett to rid a town of Electrode. Poncho only used his Dugtrio to get rid of Team Rocket's Electrode Eliminator.
In Got Miltank?, two Dugtrio brought Meowth and Ash's Cyndaquil to a Pokémon-exclusive oasis after they got hurt and lost in the desert.
In Balance of Power, multiple Dugtrio were disturbed by Norman's Slaking's Earthquake. The nearby Jessie kicked a rock at them, angering them and prompting them to chase after her, James, and Meowth.
In Shocks and Bonds, Katie used a Dugtrio against Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Dugtrio defeated Pikachu, but was then defeated by Glalie's powerful Ice Beam.
In The Green Guardian, Solana used her Capture Styler to receive a Dugtrio's assistance in building an underground tunnel that Ash and his friends could use to bypass vines and get to Celebi.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, multiple Dugtrio were sentries for the Wigglytuff Guild.
In Making Friends and Influencing Villains!, two Dugtrio helped befriend a Shiny Phantump.
In Getting the Band Back Together!, DJ Leo owns an Alolan Dugtrio, having named the three heads Jessica, Ashley, and Michael. In The Professors' New Adventure!, it attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet with DJ Leo. It reappeared again in Battle Royal 151!.
In How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?, a Dugtrio was the leader of a group of Diglett that were eating the crops on Laxton Farm. Goh eventually caught it and used it in a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off. Goh then gave Dugtrio to Laxton after realizing Dugtrio could help cultivate soil.
In HZ055, a Dugtrio appeared under the ownership of Rika. Along with her Clodsire, it was used to defeat Sidian and Tulip, before being used to battle Liko and Katy in the next episode.
Minor appearances
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Dugtrio was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Dugtrio appeared in Clefairy Tales.
Multiple wild Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Pikachu & Pichu, a Dugtrio lived in Big Town.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Dugtrio participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.
In Right On, Rhydon!, Pietra uses three Dugtrio for her digging project, specifically for the task of carrying large rocks.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
A Dugtrio appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.
In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Dugtrio was at the ship's Pokémon Center.
Multiple Dugtrio briefly appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a Dugtrio to Conway for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
In A Rivalry to Gible On!, multiple Dugtrio lived at Mt. Shady.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Dugtrio watched Meloetta's concert.
Eight Dugtrio appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with two of them belonging two Trainers, and one being an Alolan Dugtrio.
In Dewpider Ascending!, an Alolan Dugtrio popped up from the ground underneath Dewpider and bounced it on its head, sending it flying into a tree.
In Showering the World with Love!, an Alolan Dugtrio was leaving Hokulani Observatory just as Ash, his classmates, and Professor Kukui arrived.
A Trainer's Alolan Dugtrio appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
A Dugtrio appeared in flashbacks in Enter Pikachu! and Dreams Are Made of These!.
In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh attempted to catch a Dugtrio but failed.
In That New Old Gang of Mine!, Goh ended up chasing an Alolan Dugtrio after mistaking its burrowing through the ground for a Grubbin that he was trying to catch.
A Dugtrio appeared in Infinite Possibilities!.
A Dugtrio appeared in Heroes Unite!.
A Dugtrio appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Two Dugtrio appeared in HZ064.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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| EP114
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Dugtrio
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dugtrio. Formed when three Diglett combine. This Pokémon is able to tunnel deep beneath the earth's surface.
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Dugtrio
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Rotom Pokédex
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Dugtrio, Alola Form. The Mole Pokémon. A Ground and Steel type. They are revered in Alola as the reincarnation of a planet guardian and its siblings. Its golden hair provides protection.
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Dugtrio
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Dugtrio, the Mole Pokémon. A Ground type, and the evolved form of Diglett. These three make an excellent team. When Dugtrio moves through soil, the soil becomes extremely aerated, which is excellent for farming. It has been reported to be quite useful for agriculture.
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GOTCHA!
An Alolan Dugtrio briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Molayne.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
A Dugtrio appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
Pokémon Adventures
In Long Live the Nidoqueen!?, Giovanni has a Dugtrio as a part of his Ground-type team. He was used to shatter the opening mechanisms on Red's Poké Balls, preventing him from releasing his Pokémon from them.
A group of wild Diglett appeared in Can You Diglett?, where they were seen crossing the tunnel Bruno's Onix made when he battled Red. During this, some of them evolved into Dugtrio.
A Dugtrio appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
The Underground Man owns three Dugtrio that help him dig underground. They first appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia I.
Alolan Dugtrio debuted in Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull, with one being seen with Molayne.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Dugtrio appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
Ken owns a Dugtrio, as seen in GDZ16.
A Dugtrio appeared in GDZ34.
A Dugtrio appeared in GDZ50, under the ownership of a collector.
A Dugtrio appeared in GDZ63.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
A Dugtrio appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
A Dugtrio appeared in BET5.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Green's Dugtrio briefly appeared in Red VS Green?!.
A Dugtrio appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
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 be seen on the Ground Terrain.
Trophy information
"A Mole Pokémon. It has three heads that seem to all think the same thing. It lives in caves and is skilled at digging--no matter how hard the ground is, it can dig up to 62 miles below the surface. It's among the fastest of Ground-type Pokémon, a characteristic that can be counted on in combat. Its Sand Tomb is an effective attack that prevents opponents from escaping."
Dugtrio appears as a Spirit as well as returning in the Ground transformation of Pokémon Stadium 2
Trivia
- Dugtrio and its pre-evolved form share their category name with Drilbur. They are all known as the Mole Pokémon.
- Dugtrio has the highest base Speed stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.
- Of all Pokémon to have the highest Speed stat of their respective types, Dugtrio is the slowest.
- Despite being the only species seen within the halls of the Grand Underground in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Diglett and Dugtrio cannot actually be caught or traditionally encountered in any of the Pokémon Hideaways.
- Kantonian Dugtrio and Wugtrio have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution. Their pre-evolved forms also evolve starting at the same level.
- Alolan Dugtrio, Wugtrio and their pre-evolved forms share two Abilities, being Sand Veil and either Gooey or Tangling Hair, the latter two being variations of each other.
- In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Kantonian Dugtrio was unable to learn Helping Hand via TM, while its pre-evolved form could.
Design quirks
- Due to being embedded in the ground, Diglett and Dugtrio have special interactions with certain mechanics in the Pokémon games.
- In the Pokéathlon, Diglett and Dugtrio are unable to jump. In Hurdle Dash, they dig under hurdles instead of jumping them, in Lamp Jump they cannot move, and in Disc Catch they can only move but not jump to catch the discs.
- Since Generation V, when Diglett and Dugtrio are sent out, they merely fade onto the screen instead of dropping down like all other Pokémon.
- In the Poké Transfer, Diglett and Dugtrio run between bushes rather than jump.
- On the "Compare" screen of Pokémon X and Y's Pokédex, if the player taps the menu sprite of Diglett, Dugtrio, or Mega Gengar, the Flying-type Pokémon will give up and disperse before even trying to lift it.
- Diglett, Dugtrio, Sandygast, Palossand, and Mega Gengar are immune to Telekinesis.
- If a Z-Move animation, such as Supersonic Skystrike, results in showing Diglett or Dugtrio in the air, it is shown still embedded in the ground.
- Dugtrio's body has been described inconsistently throughout the franchise's history. Originally, it was three Diglett forming a group of three, but more recent Pokédex entries claim it split from a single Diglett into three - sometimes separate, sometimes sharing a body.
- Despite being described as three Diglett in some sources, their official weight is listed as being well over the weight of three Diglett.
- Dugtrio is the only Ground-type Pokémon consisting of multiple bodies.
Origin
Dugtrio appears to be based on artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games.
Alolan Dugtrio's hair may be based on Pele's hair, a thin volcanic glass formed near Hawaiian volcanoes. The lore of taking its hairs may reference the modern Pele's Curse, while its reputation as a feminine deity may be a reference to Pele herself. The darker soil surrounding its body may be a reference to black sand, which is found on beaches near volcanoes. Its Steel type may be a reference to another kind of magnetic black sand found in placer deposits. It also resembles a stereotypical Southern California surfer with tanned skin and blonde hair.
Name origin
Dugtrio may be a combination of dug and trio (a group of three).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ダグトリオ Dugtrio
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From dug and trio
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 French
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Triopikeur
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From trio, taupe and marteau-piqueur
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 Spanish
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Dugtrio
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Same as English name
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 German
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Digdri
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From dig and drei or Trio
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 Italian
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Dugtrio
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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닥트리오 Daktrio
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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三地鼠 Sāndìshǔ
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From 三 sān, 地 dì, 鼠 shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ
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 Cantonese Chinese
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三地鼠 Sāamdeihsyú*
三頭地鼠 Sāamtàuhdeihsyú*
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From 三 sāam, 地 dì, 鼠 shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ
From 三 sāam, 頭 tàuh, 地 dì, 鼠 shǔ, and 地鼠 dìshǔ
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 Hindi
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डगट्रियो Dugtrio
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Transcription of English name
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 Lithuanian
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Dugtrijus
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From English name
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 Russian
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Дагтрио Dagtrio
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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ดักทริโอ Dakthrio
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Gold Berry (100%)
Soft Sand (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Dugtrio images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
