Stats & Training
Diggersby's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Sp. Atk eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It’s a huge help during tunnel construction.
The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.
Diggersby Weakness
Diggersby is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, and Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Ghost |
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x97-116%KO Giga Drain 2x64-77% Mega Drain 2x36-43% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x64-77% Razor Leaf 2x40-47% Bullet Seed 2x21-26% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x40-47% Water Gun 2x29-34% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x113-133%KO Magical Leaf 2x57-69% Mega Drain 2x40-47% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x93-110%KO Giga Drain 2x59-70% Mega Drain 2x34-40% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x37-44% Water Gun 2x24-29% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x105-124%KO Magical Leaf 2x55-66% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x92-109%KO Giga Drain 2x58-69% Mega Drain 2x33-40% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x58-69% Razor Leaf 2x36-43% Bullet Seed 2x19-23% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x24-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x103-122%KO Magical Leaf 2x53-63% Mega Drain 2x36-43% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x67-79% Low Sweep 2x56-66% Revenge 2x52-61% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x52-61% Water Gun 2x36-43% Whirlpool 2x32-38% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x62-74% Water Gun 2x32-38% Whirlpool 2x30-36% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x58-69% Seed Bomb 2x52-61% Razor Leaf 2x36-43% Bullet Seed 2x19-23% | ||
Frillish WaterGhost | D | |
Obtain MethodEast Lake Axewell Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Frillish builds →Brine 2x43-51% Water Pulse 2x38-46% Water Gun 2x28-33% Whirlpool 2x24-28% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x68-80% Low Sweep 2x55-65% Revenge 2x51-60% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x51-60% Water Gun 2x35-41% Whirlpool 2x31-36% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x64-75% Water Gun 2x32-39% Whirlpool 2x28-34% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x59-70% Seed Bomb 2x51-60% Razor Leaf 2x36-44% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Phantump builds →Solar Beam 2x64-75% Horn Leech 2x51-60% Magical Leaf 2x32-39% Branch Poke 2x28-34% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x62-73% Low Sweep 2x54-64% Revenge 2x50-60% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x50-60% Water Gun 2x35-42% Whirlpool 2x29-35% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x62-73% Water Gun 2x32-38% Whirlpool 2x28-33% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x56-66% Seed Bomb 2x50-60% Razor Leaf 2x35-42% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Phantump builds →Solar Beam 2x62-73% Horn Leech 2x50-60% Magical Leaf 2x32-38% Branch Poke 2x28-33% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 2x92-108%KO Giga Drain 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x55-65% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x80-95% Submission 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x54-63% | ||
Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Mantine builds →Dive 2x36-42% Bubble Beam 2x48-57% Water Pulse 2x44-53% Icy Wind 2x27-32% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x57-68% Seed Bomb 2x50-59% Razor Leaf 2x36-42% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% | ||
Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Phantump builds →Wood Hammer 2x79-93% Solar Beam 2x61-72% Horn Leech 2x50-59% Magical Leaf 2x32-38% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Ferrothorn builds →Power Whip 2x101-119%KO Solar Beam 2x66-78% Revenge 2x34-40% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 2x94-111%KO Giga Drain 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x56-66% Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x107-127%KO Flying Press 2x82-97% Submission 2x68-80% Brick Break 2x62-74% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x58-68% Seed Bomb 2x51-60% Razor Leaf 2x36-43% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% | ||
Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Phantump builds →Wood Hammer 2x81-95% Solar Beam 2x62-74% Horn Leech 2x51-60% Magical Leaf 2x33-39% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Leafeon's Knock Off hits Diggersby for 36-42%. Gurdurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (85-100%). Weavile deals 50-59% with Ice Shard.
Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Leafeon builds →Knock Off36-42% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x85-100%KO Knock Off24-29% Mach Punch 2x46-54% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Weavile builds →Knock Off41-48% Ice Shard 2x50-59% | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Slowking builds →Scald 2x69-82% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diggersby View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x112-132%KO Bounce59-70% Ice Fang 2x61-72% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Diggersby is the evolved form of Bunnelby. Breeding produces Bunnelby eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Bunnelby gave Diggersby the biggest boost in HP (+47), bringing the total to 423 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Diggersby to get Bunnelby eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Rollout.
Sword & Shield Diggersby Best Moveset
Diggersby's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Earthquake is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Diggersby best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- U Turn
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- Body Slam
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Quick Attack
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Take Down and Earthquake bring the raw damage. But Diggersby also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Diggersby in Sword & Shield
Diggersby's scattered across 30 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Diggersby in Sword & Shield
To get Diggersby, start by catching Bunnelby through walking encounters at Lv. 7-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BunnelbyRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1040%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-940%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest28%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest28%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySandstormDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlySnowingDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlySandstormDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlySnowingDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-920%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-920%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-920%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-920%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-920%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlySnowingWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave20%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave20%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave20%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave20%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySandstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyRainingDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-105%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-105%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-105%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlySnowingDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlySnowingGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidSandstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidSandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidSandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidSandstorm
Step 2Diggersby ✓North Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyNormal WeatherGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidIntense SunGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstormGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstormGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidIntense SunGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidOvercastBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidOvercastGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water20%MidNormal WeatherGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water20%MidNormal WeatherAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateNormal WeatherAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateNormal WeatherAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4020%LateRainingAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4020%LateRainingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4020%LateHeavy FogAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4020%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4020%LateHeavy FogAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4020%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4020%LateOvercastAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4020%LateIntense SunAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4020%LateOvercastAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4020%LateIntense SunAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4020%LateSnowingAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4020%LateSnowingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4010%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4010%LateSandstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4010%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4010%LateSandstormor evolve from Bunnelby (Step 1)
Diggersby Guide
In Sword & Shield, Bunnelby evolves into Diggersby at level 20. Diggersby is the fully evolved form. It sits at 423 BST in its evolved form.
In Sword & Shield, Diggersby can work for a story run. 423 BST is average, but Normal/Ground typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Diggersby's 423 base stat total fool you. Huge Power is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Run Huge Power on Diggersby. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Diggersby also gets Pickup and Cheek Pouch, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Diggersby has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
