Diggersby
Diggersby is a Normal/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Diggersby evolves from Bunnelby at level 20.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0660 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal Ground |
| Species | Digging Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 42.4 kg (93.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pickup 2. Cheek Pouch Huge Power (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0011 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0049 (Sword/Shield) 0014 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 127 (16.6% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 148 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 85 | 280 | 374 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 56 | 105 | 232 | |
| Defense | 77 | 143 | 278 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 77 | 143 | 278 | |
| Speed | 78 | 144 | 280 | |
| Total | 423 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Diggersby changes
- In Generations 6-7, Diggersby has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby |
With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it’s finished digging, it lounges lazily. |
| Sword | With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It’s a huge help during tunnel construction. |
| Shield | The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon. |
Moves learned by Diggersby
Moves learnt by level up
Diggersby learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 7 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 14 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 24 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 36 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 40 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 44 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Diggersby does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Diggersby can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Diggersby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 04 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 11 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 24 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 29 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 73 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 82 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 88 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 100 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 |
Moves learnt by level up
Diggersby learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 15 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| 23 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 38 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 43 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 53 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 58 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 |
Egg moves
Diggersby learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Diggersby gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Diggersby can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Diggersby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
| 01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
| 03 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 04 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 52 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Diggersby is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 07 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 73 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 |
Diggersby sprites
Where to find Diggersby
| X Y |
Route 22 |
|---|---|
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Diggersby questions
Other languages
| English | Diggersby |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ホルード (Horudo) |
| German | Grebbit |
| French | Excavarenne |
| Italian | Diggersby |
| Spanish | Diggersby |
| Korean | 파르토 (pareuto) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 掘地兔 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 掘地兔 |
| English |
Digging Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あなほりポケモン |
| German | Baugräber-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Fouisseur |
| Italian | Pokémon Scavabuche |
| Spanish | Pokémon Excavador |
| Korean | 땅구멍파기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 挖洞宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 挖洞寶可夢 |
Name origin
- digger
- one who excavates earth
- bunny
- slang for ‘rabbit’, a small mammal with long ears

