Competitive Information for Diggersby [Sword/Shield]
Normal / Ground
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is doubled.
If this Pokemon has no item, it finds one used by an adjacent Pokemon this turn.
If this Pokemon eats a Berry, it restores 1/3 of its max HP after the Berry's effect.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Diggersby? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
GlastrierRegielekiIncineroarTapu FiniCelesteelaTalonflameRillaboomChandelureRotom-WashTornadus
Discover Diggersby, an awesome Pokémon with Normal and Ground attributes! It's a sight to see Diggersby out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Diggersby's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 68 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- High Horsepower
- Ice Punch
- Protect / Giga Impact
Diggersby stands out as an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to overwhelm foes with brute physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Diggersby's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Huge Power, Diggersby's attack is doubled.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Diggersby this turn).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Diggersby cannot move next turn).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Body Slam / Strength
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Knock Off / Foul Play
Dominating single battles, Diggersby is an exquisite Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Diggersby's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Huge Power, Diggersby's attack is doubled. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Diggersby's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Strength is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Diggersby's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Diggersby's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Sludge Bomb
- Surf
For single battles, Diggersby is a noteworthy Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using intense special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Diggersby's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Diggersby's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pickup, if Diggersby has no item it finds one used by an adjacent pokemon this turn.
◆ Scorching Sands is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Diggersby cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Diggersby? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
GlastrierRegielekiIncineroarTapu FiniCelesteelaTalonflameRillaboomChandelureRotom-WashTornadus
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide
- Body Slam / Strength
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
When it comes to double battles, Diggersby shines as a wonderful Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using intense physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Diggersby's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Huge Power, Diggersby's attack is doubled. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Diggersby's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Strength is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Diggersby's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Diggersby's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
- Surf
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Sludge Bomb
Prepare for double battles with Diggersby as a sensational Special Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with powerful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Diggersby's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Diggersby's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pickup, if Diggersby has no item it finds one used by an adjacent pokemon this turn.
◆ Scorching Sands is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Diggersby cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Diggersby can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Diggersby.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Diggersby can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Diggersby
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Huge power + Move: Foul play
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scorching Sands, Toxic
Moves that boost Diggersby's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
- Defense Curl
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Diggersby
- Earthquake
- Giga Impact
- High Horsepower
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Stone Edge
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Diggersby in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 68/252/4/0/4/180 )
- Adamant Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Diggersby's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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