Dugtrio (Pokémon)

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Dugtrio ダグトリオ Dugtrio #051
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Ground ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mole Pokémon
Abilities Sand Veil or Arena Trap Arena Trap Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #051 Johto #133 Hoenn #240 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 73.4 lbs. Imperial 33.3 kg Metric 73.4 lbs./33.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 50 (6.5%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 153 Battle Exp.: 1531*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Dugtrio (Japanese: ダグトリオ Dugtrio) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Diglett starting at level 26.

Biology

Physiology

They are basically three Diglett together, though what they look like underground is a big mystery. They may be fused together, but that is uncertain.

Gender differences

None that can be seen above ground.

Special abilities

They tunnel under the earth at massive speeds, triggering tremors and earthquakes.

Habitat

File:Cave.gif

Cave Pokémon

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

In the anime

Dugtrio in the anime

Major appearances

Dugtrio first appeared in Dig Those Diglett. They working 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.

Dugtrio appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness special as sentries for the Wigglytuff Guild, alongside Diglett.

Minor appearances

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team, Conway used a Dugtrio in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP031 Dugtrio Ash's Pokédex Dugtrio, the evolved form of Diglett. No specific information available. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP114 Dugtrio Ash's Pokédex Dugtrio. Formed when three Diglett combine. This Pokémon is able to tunnel deep beneath the Earth's surface.

In the manga

In Volume 3 of Pokémon Special, 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

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

• 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

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Dugtrio sends the player to Mt. Steel to rescue his son in the third story mission of the game. Dugtrio loves to show off to his son, but often forgets that people can't see him underground.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: Dugtrio is one of the members of the Wigglytuff Guild. He updates the Outlaw Notice Board and Job Bulletin Board with rotating boards. Like in the previous game, Diglett is his son. He believes that he can swim in the sea, despite being a ground type.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground. Blue Yellow A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake. Stadium Diglett triplets that always travel together. Known to burrow more than 60 miles underground and trigger quakes.
Generation II Gold Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow. Silver Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles. Crystal These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground. Stadium 2 Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
Generation 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. 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. Emerald Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground. FireRed In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction. LeafGreen A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
Generation IV Diamond Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. Pearl Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. Platinum Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Diglett's Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Diglett's Cave
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Diglett's Cave Crystal Rare Diglett's Cave
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Diglett's Cave Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 228 Platinum ? Route 228 HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 8 Endless Level 23 Forever Level 57 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Diglett
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel

Held items

Game	Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Gold Berry (trade from Generation I)
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum	Soft Sand (5%)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 40+	Purified moves
Shadow Break	File:Box xd 051.png	Charm	Normal
Shadow Shed		Earthquake	Ground
Shadow Sky		Sandstorm	Rock
--		Tri Attack	Normal

TCG-only moves

Move	Card	Set
SonicBoom	Dugtrio	EX FireRed & LeafGreen

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Dugtrio images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Up until Diamond and Pearl, Dugtrio 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon, with a base Speed of 120.
• Dugtrio's Generation II sprites and Sugimori art don't show any form of expression or even eyebrows, making it appear more facially similar to its pre-evolution Diglett. All other media shows it with an angry face or at least showing its eyebrows.
• 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.
• Dugtrio's Generation II sprite is the only one that shows any change in colour apart from its nose.

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".

Notes

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