dugtrio-alola #10106
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dugtrio-alola
Generation I · #10106 — Mole Pokémon
Alolan Dugtrio, known in the Alola region as a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon, represents a fascinating regional adaptation of the original Generation I Mole Pokémon. This form evolves from Alolan Diglett when exposed to specific conditions in the Alola region, reaching National Pokédex number 51 alongside its standard form counterpart. Standing at 0.7 meters tall and weighing a substantial 66.6 kilograms—nearly double the weight of standard Dugtrio—Alolan Dugtrio exhibits a dramatically different appearance and typing that reflects the unique environmental pressures of the Hawaiian-inspired Alola archipelago. The introduction of Steel-type characteristics fundamentally altered its role in competitive battling and trainer teams, making it a distinctive variant that appeals to both nostalgic players and those seeking fresh strategic possibilities with a classic Pokémon.
Base Stats
Height
0.7m
Weight
66.6kg
Category
Mole Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
heads
Habitat
cave
Abilities
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
When this Pokémon takes regular damage from a contact move, the attacking Pokémon's Speed lowers by one stage.
Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Dugtrio-alola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alolan Dugtrio maintains the triplet structure of its standard form, with three heads unified beneath the ground's surface, yet its composition reflects adaptation to Alola's mineral-rich volcanic soil. The addition of Steel-typing manifests visually through metallic markings and a distinctly more robust physical structure compared to standard Dugtrio. Each of the three heads possesses an incredibly tough, smooth surface with notable metallic sheen, retaining the characteristic brown skin, black eyes, and large pink noses of traditional Dugtrio, but with enhanced durability befitting its Steel-type nature. The weight increase to 66.6 kilograms reflects the greater density and structural complexity of this regional variant, suggesting that the Alolan environment's composition—particularly the volcanic minerals abundant in the islands—has fundamentally altered Dugtrio's physical composition during its evolution from Alolan Diglett. Like its standard form, no one has ever seen the body concealed underground, preserving the mysterious nature of this triplet Pokémon.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Dugtrio-alola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alolan Dugtrio maintains a balanced 50% male and 50% female gender ratio, consistent with standard Dugtrio and most other Pokémon species. These Pokémon belong to the Field egg group, allowing them to breed with numerous other compatible species to produce Alolan Diglett offspring when bred within the Alola region. With a base happiness rating of 70, Alolan Dugtrio shows reasonable affection toward trainers who treat them well, though they require some effort to achieve maximum friendship bonuses. The breeding mechanics remain straightforward, with a hatch counter of 20 cycles—equivalent to 4,884 to 5,140 steps—required to produce eggs that hatch into Alolan Diglett. Gender distribution across Dugtrio's triplet heads presents an intriguing biological question that remains unexplored in official lore; trainers must accept that these three-headed organisms maintain the same breeding compatibility as standard Dugtrio despite their unified nature. The Field egg group classification positions Alolan Dugtrio within a broad category of ground and terrestrial Pokémon, facilitating genetic diversity in breeding programs.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
soft-sand
type-enhancement
Held: Ground-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
soft-sand
type-enhancement
Held: Ground-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
soft-sand
type-enhancement
Held: Ground-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
soft-sand
type-enhancement
Held: Ground-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
+607 more TMs/HMs
dugtrio-alola's Evolution Chain
Dugtrio-alola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alolan Dugtrio evolves from Alolan Diglett at level 26, maintaining the same evolution method as its standard-form counterpart while being exclusive to the Alola region. The evolution from Alolan Diglett to Alolan Dugtrio represents a significant shift in power, with the three Diglett heads achieving their unified physical form and gaining the Steel-type characteristic through exposure to Alola's unique environmental conditions. This regional evolution demonstrates how Pokémon species adapt to new environments across different regions; while standard Dugtrio remains a pure Ground-type, Alolan Dugtrio's Steel typing emerges as a direct result of the mineral composition and volcanic nature of the Alola archipelago. The evolution mechanics remain straightforward without requiring specific items, locations, or additional conditions beyond level progression, allowing trainers to naturally develop their Alolan Diglett into this more formidable variant during their journey through the islands. Unlike standard Dugtrio, this form represents not merely a size increase but a fundamental chemical and structural transformation shaped by regional evolution.
Where to Find
haina desert
alola
+5 more
vast poni canyon
alola
+9 more
poni coast
alola
+1 more
resolution cave
alola
+1 more
Dugtrio-alola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Alolan Dugtrio thrives in the volcanic and mineral-rich terrains of the Alola region, burrowing through earth with the same incredible cooperation that defines all Dugtrio. The three heads maintain synchronized thinking patterns and work in perfect harmony, using their enhanced Steel-reinforced bodies to tunnel through even harder volcanic rock that would challenge standard Dugtrio. According to Alola Pokédex entries, this set of triplets moves cooperatively through their environment, and it is precisely this teamwork that enables them to burrow to depths of 60 miles—a feat that reportedly triggers earthquakes when these three-headed moles work in concert. The Ground/Steel typing suggests these Pokémon have adapted to burrow through denser, more mineral-laden soils, making them perfectly suited to Alola's unique geological landscape. Their behaviors remain fundamentally cooperative, with each head bobbing separately up and down to loosen nearby soil, making it easier for the entire organism to burrow, though occasionally the three heads may still dispute which one gets to eat first.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.
Generation II
Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
Extremely power ful, they can DIG through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
These DIGLETT triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it's like underground.
Generation III
DUGTRIO are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.
Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground.
In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
Generation IV
Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow.
Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
Generation V
Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles.
Generation VI
In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.
Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles.
Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.
Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly.
Generation VII
This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It’s the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles.
While the three of them normally get along splendidly, on rare occasions a huge fight will break out over which head gets to eat first.
Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground.
Dugtrio’s heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts.
A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It’s reported that this triggers an earthquake.
Generation VIII
A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it’s like underground.
Dugtrio-alola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The Alolan variant's design builds upon the classic Dugtrio concept while incorporating distinctly volcanic and metallic aesthetic elements that reference Hawaiian geology and mineral deposits. The name Dugtrio persists across both forms, maintaining linguistic continuity while the 'Alolan' prefix immediately identifies this as the region-specific variant. The metallic sheen and Steel-type characteristics visually reference the iron oxide and mineral deposits found in volcanic soils, with the Pokémon's overall structure suggesting reinforced armor compared to standard Dugtrio's smoother appearance. The weight increase and more compact, dense body structure reflect the biological adaptations necessary for burrowing through harder volcanic terrain, where standard Dugtrio's physiology would be less efficient. The three-headed triplet concept remains central to the design, but Alolan Dugtrio presents these heads as more unified and resilient, with the Steel-type designation suggesting that the Alolan environment has literally hardened and reinforced this Pokémon's physical form, making it not just heavier but functionally more durable than its Kanto counterpart.
Learnable Moves
Dugtrio-alola can learn 82 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| beat up | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fissure | ground | Physical | — | 30 | 5 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| magnitude | ground | Physical | — | 100 | 30 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| mud bomb | ground | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rototiller | ground | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Dugtrio-alola Competitive Battle Guide
Alolan Dugtrio's competitive viability centers on its exceptional Attack stat of 100 and outstanding Speed stat of 110, supplemented by improved Defense of 60 compared to standard Dugtrio's 50, creating a faster physical attacker with modest bulk increases. The Ground/Steel typing grants superior resistances compared to pure-Ground types, resisting Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, and Normal-type moves while maintaining only Water weakness as a critical vulnerability—a significant defensive advantage in competitive formats. Its signature ability Tangling Hair punishes physical contact moves by reducing the attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage, creating entry hazard-like passive damage that discourages physical attackers from engaging directly. The hidden ability Sand Force amplifies Ground, Rock, and Steel moves to 1.3 times their power during sandstorm conditions while providing sandstorm immunity, positioning Alolan Dugtrio as an effective sandstorm sweeper in sand-based team structures. Its base stat total of 425 remains identical to standard Dugtrio, yet the redistribution favoring Attack and Speed over Dugtrio's superior Speed (120 versus 110) makes Alolan Dugtrio a more balanced physical attacker, though standard Dugtrio retains slight speed superiority. Competitive trainers favor Alolan Dugtrio in sandstorm teams, where Sand Force-boosted Ground and Steel STAB moves become formidable offensive tools, making it a niche but legitimate choice in specific metagame environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Dugtrio-alola
What type is Dugtrio-alola?
Dugtrio-alola is a ground and steel type Pokemon.
What does Dugtrio-alola evolve into?
Dugtrio-alola does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Dugtrio-alola's weaknesses?
Dugtrio-alola is weak to fighting, ground, fire and water type moves.
Where can I find Dugtrio-alola?
Dugtrio-alola can be found in haina desert (alola), vast poni canyon (alola) and poni coast (alola) and 1 other locations.
Dugtrio-alola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alolan Dugtrio emerged as a notable example of regional form innovation when Pokémon Sun and Moon introduced the Alola region's unique variant Pokémon, generating significant discussion about how established species could be reimagined through environmental adaptation. The Ground/Steel typing represented a bold departure from Dugtrio's classic pure-Ground identity, challenging long-time players' expectations while introducing fresh competitive strategies. The Alolan form concept itself became a cornerstone feature of Generation VII, influencing how players conceptualized regional variants and adaptation mechanics in subsequent generations. While not reaching the cultural prominence of other Alolan variants like Alolan Raichu or Alolan Exeggutor, Alolan Dugtrio maintained a dedicated following among competitive players and those who appreciated the logical evolution of this iconic Pokémon. The variant's existence sparked fan discussions about which Pokémon might benefit from regional forms, with Alolan Dugtrio frequently cited as an example of successful reimagining that maintained core identity while achieving genuinely distinct gameplay mechanics. The introduction of Wugtrio in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet—a separate, visually similar species—further highlighted Alolan Dugtrio's unique position as the exclusively Alolan interpretation of the mole Pokémon concept.
Where to Find Dugtrio-alola in Every Pokémon Game
Alolan Dugtrio remains exclusive to the Alola region and its associated games, primarily appearing in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, where it occupies Pokédex number 72 (or 86 in updated regional Pokédexes). Trainers seeking Alolan Dugtrio must evolve Alolan Diglett through standard leveling to level 26, as this form cannot be encountered in the wild directly. The Pokémon's catch rate of 50 applies to its pre-evolution Alolan Diglett, making capture moderately challenging but achievable with standard Poké Balls at full health. While Alolan Dugtrio does not appear in Pokémon Sword and Shield, its inclusion in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus framework and subsequent games demonstrates broader availability across modern titles. The regional form's limited availability compared to standard Dugtrio, which appears across nearly every Pokédex, positions Alolan Dugtrio as a regionally exclusive Pokémon that trainers must specifically seek out or breed within Alola-enabled games. Trading mechanics allow players from other regions to obtain Alolan Dugtrio through online exchanges, though wild encounters and natural breeding remain geographically restricted to Alola-based gameplay. The evolution from Alolan Diglett requires no rare items or specific locations, making the evolutionary path accessible to any trainer willing to level their Diglett appropriately within the appropriate game version.