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Diggersby (Japanese: ホルード Horudo) is a dual-type Normal/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Bunnelby starting at level 20.
Biology
Diggersby is a bipedal Pokémon that resembles a large, portly gray rabbit. Its most notable feature is its two ears, which resemble muscular forearms, complete with three-fingered paws. The ears are mostly gray with pink interiors, whereas the paws at the tips are brown. There are three brown spots above each ear-paw. A pointed protrusion in the middle resembles an elbow. These ears are strong enough to lift objects weighing over a ton and prove to be an invaluable asset in Diggersby's digging.
Diggersby's remaining limbs are small in comparison to the ears. The fur of the upper paws is white, while the feet are brown; each paw has three digits. A sash or belt-like band composed of thicker, woolly fur surrounds its waist; it tends to tuck its paws into this fur. This sash is divided into sections: brown on its sides and yellow on the front and back. Its short tail is also yellow and protrudes from the back section of the sash. Diggersby's face has a large brown muzzle with prominent cheeks. The coloration around its muzzle extends down onto its neck and resembles beard stubble. It has two large upper incisors, three whiskers on each cheek, a tiny, pink nose, and eyes that appear to perpetually squint.
In the anime
Major appearances
Diggersby debuted in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, under the ownership of Dolan. It was often used to assist Dolan in his poaching activities. When Ash battled Dolan to rescue Chespin and the Spewpa, it overpowered Froakie despite having a type disadvantage. It was later defeated after a Spewpa that had escaped earlier evolved into Vivillon and paralyzed it with Stun Spore.
A Diggersby appeared in a flashback in A Trip Down Memory Train!, where it attacked the group of Pokémon that befriended Clemont's Bunnelby when it was still a wild Pokémon. It tried to take their home but eventually helped move the train.
Clemont's Bunnelby appeared as a Diggersby in a dream in Dream a Little Dream from Me!.
Minor appearances
A Diggersby appeared in Summer of Discovery!, where it was seen on a Pokévision video icon.
A Diggersby appeared in A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!.
A Diggersby appeared in Battling With a Clean Slate!.
A Trainer's Diggersby appeared in A Festival Reunion!.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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XY012
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Diggersby
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Ash's Pokédex
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Diggersby, the Digging Pokémon, and the evolved form of Bunnelby. Diggersby can easily lift a boulder weighing over a ton with its powerful ears.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Team Flare scientist Aliana owns a Diggersby, which she used to take Li'l Kanga from Kanga's pouch as a hostage in PS551.
Two wild Diggersby appeared in the Wild Area in PASS04.
In the TCG
- Main article: Diggersby (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #011
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Hoenn #—
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X
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With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites.
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Y
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As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it's finished digging, it lounges lazily.
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Omega Ruby
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With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites.
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Alpha Sapphire
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As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it's finished digging, it lounges lazily.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #049
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Sword
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With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It's a huge help during tunnel construction.
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Shield
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The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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56
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54 - 118
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105 - 232
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77
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73 - 141
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143 - 278
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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77
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73 - 141
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143 - 278
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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Total: 423
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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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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- 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 Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Diggersby in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Diggersby in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Trivia
Origin
Diggersby seems to be based on a rabbit. Considering its ability to use its ears as powerful digging and excavating tools, as well as the fact that it hangs out at construction sites, Diggersby is probably based on an excavator and possibly other heavy equipment. The brown fur on its ears resembles excavated dirt or mud. Its tendency to laze about after working, as well as its muzzle and mud-like markings, may also mean Diggersby is based on construction workers as well.
Name origin
Diggersby may be a combination of digger and bunny.
Horudo may be a combination of 掘る horu (to dig) or hole and 土 do (soil) or 兎 to (rabbit). It could also be a pun on hold referring to its hand-like ears.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ホルード Horudo
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From 掘る horu and 土 do or 兎 to
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French
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Excavarenne
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From excavation and lapin de garenne
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Spanish
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Diggersby
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Same as English name
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German
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Grebbit
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From Graben and rabbit
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Italian
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Diggersby
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Same as English name
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Korean
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파르토 Pareuto
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From 파다 pada and 토 (土) to or 토 (兔) to
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Mandarin Chinese
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攉土兔 Huōtǔtù
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From 攉 huō, 土 tǔ, and 兔 tù
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Cantonese Chinese
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攉地兔 Fokdeihtou
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From 攉 fok, 地 deih, and 兔 tou
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More languages
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Hindi
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डिगर्सबी Diggersby
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Диггерсби Diggersbi
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โฮรุโด Horudo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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