Type matchups
Damage Dugtrio takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Dugtrio has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 120
- Total
- 425
Dugtrio has a base stat total of 425, higher than 41% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (120). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 120 beats 94% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 35 HP, 50 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Dugtrio can have the abilities Sand Veil, Arena Trap and Sand Force.
How to beat Dugtrio
Dugtrio takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Dugtrio's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Dugtrio's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Dugtrio's Ground moves.
Evolution
Dugtrio is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Diglett → Dugtrio), evolving from Diglett.
Best counters to Dugtrio
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Dugtrio weak to?
As a Ground type, Dugtrio takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Dugtrio resistant to?
Dugtrio resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Dugtrio?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Dugtrio with super-effective attacks.