Dig (move)

Move data

Type	Ground
Category	Physical
Power	80
Accuracy	100
PP	10  (max. 16)
Makes contact?	Yes
Introduced	Generation 1

Machine/Record

Effects

The user of Dig will burrow its way underground on the first turn, disappearing from view and becoming invulnerable to most attacks. On the second turn, Dig deals damage.

While underground, the Pokémon can only be hit by the moves Earthquake, Magnitude or Fissure, with Earthquake and Magnitude dealing twice normal damage. Moves from No Guard Pokémon, or any move following an identify move can also hit for regular power. The user also avoids end-of-turn damage from Sandstorm and Hail when underground.

If the user is holding a Power Herb, Dig executes in one turn.

Changes

• In Generation 1, Dig has 100 base power.
• In Generations 2-3, Dig has 60 base power.

Z-Move effects

When a Pokémon is holding Groundium Z and uses its Z-Power, Dig turns into Tectonic Rage and has base power 160.

Outside of battle

Dig can be used to escape from caves. The player is returned to the location at which they entered, just like using an Escape Rope.

Move target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

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