Competitive Information for Diglett [Sun/Moon]
Ground
Abilities:
Prevents opposing Pokemon from choosing to switch out unless they are airborne.
This Pokemon's Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3x in Sandstorm; immunity to it.
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Diglett? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Diglett, a notable Pokémon known for its Ground typing! Diglett is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Diglett's strategies.
Item: Groundium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 Def / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Claw / Astonish
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
Dominating single battles, Diglett is an exceptional Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Diglett from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Force, Diglett's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Diglett has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Diglett's last move failed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Groundium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Arena Trap
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 Def / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Rock Slide / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw / Astonish
- Sucker Punch / Thief
Diglett makes an a brilliant Physical Sweeper in single battles. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Diglett from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Arena Trap, prevents opposing pokemon from choosing to switch out unless they are airborne. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Diglett has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Diglett's last move failed).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Diglett has no item, it steals the target's).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Diglett? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Groundium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Sand Force / Arena Trap
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 Def / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Claw / Astonish
Dominating double battles, Diglett is a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using potent physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Diglett from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Force, Diglett's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Diglett has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Diglett can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Diglett.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Diglett can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Diglett
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Diglett's stats
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Diglett
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Diglett in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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