Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Alolan Dugtrio [Sun/Moon]
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Weakness Chart for Ground/Steel-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
0.25x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dugtrio-alola? 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!
Get hyped for Dugtrio-Alola, a phenomenal Pokémon with Ground and Steel typing! Dugtrio-Alola is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Dugtrio-Alola's movesets? They're right below!
Species: Dugtrio-Alola Item: Groundium Z / Focus Sash Ability: Sand Force / Tangling Hair Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe Moveset: - Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum - Iron Head / Metal Claw - Rock Slide / Return - Shadow Claw / Astonish
Physical Sweeper Dugtrio-Alola (Sand Force)
Dugtrio is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Dugtrio from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Force, Dugtrio's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Dugtrio's last move failed). ♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Dugtrio's attack by 1 stage). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ 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 flinch the target).
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Species: Dugtrio-Alola Item: Leftovers Ability: Tangling Hair Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Moveset: - Iron Head - Substitute - Toxic - Earthquake
Dugtrio-Alola Physical Sweeper (Alolan Stooges)
Dugtrio is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dugtrio last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Tangling Hair, pokemon making contact with Dugtrio have their speed lowered by 1 stage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Substitute is a status move (Dugtrio takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute). ♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic). ♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dugtrio-alola? 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!
Species: Dugtrio-Alola Item: Groundium Z / Focus Sash Ability: Sand Force / Tangling Hair Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe Moveset: - Earthquake / Bulldoze - Rock Slide / Rock Tomb - Iron Head / Metal Claw - Return / Facade
Dugtrio is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Dugtrio from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Force, Dugtrio's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Dugtrio's attack by 1 stage). ♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Dugtrio is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dugtrio-alola can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dugtrio-alola 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 Dugtrio-alola
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: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Dugtrio-alola's stats
Ancient Power
Iron Defense
Metal Claw
Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Dugtrio-alola
Earthquake
Hidden Power
Protect
Rest
Stealth Rock
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Dugtrio-alola in Sun and Moon
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