Type matchups
Damage Diglett takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Diglett 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
- 10
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 25
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 265
Diglett has a base stat total of 265, higher than 6% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (95). With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 10 HP, 25 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Diglett can have the abilities Sand Veil, Arena Trap and Sand Force.
How to beat Diglett
Diglett 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 Diglett's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Diglett's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Diglett's Ground moves.
Evolution
Diglett is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Diglett → Dugtrio) and evolves into Dugtrio.
Best counters to Diglett
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Diglett weak to?
As a Ground type, Diglett takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Diglett resistant to?
Diglett resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Diglett?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Diglett with super-effective attacks.