Dig is a Ground-type physical move with 80 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Dig?

388 Pokemon can learn Dig through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

Inflicts regular damage. User digs underground for one turn, becoming immune to attack, and hits on the second turn. During the immune turn, Earthquake, Fissure, and Magnitude still hit the user normally, and their power is doubled if appropriate. The user may be hit during its immune turn if under the effect of Lock-On, Mind Reader, or No Guard. This move cannot be selected by Sleep Talk.

When was Dig introduced?

Dig was introduced in Generation I.

Dig

ground Physical

Power80

Accuracy100%

PP10

Status–

Typeground

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

Pokemon That Learn Dig (388)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#004	Charmander	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
#005	Charmeleon	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
#006	Charizard	fire flying	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#007	Squirtle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	44	48	65	50	64	43	314
#008	Wartortle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	59	63	80	65	80	58	405
#009	Blastoise	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	79	83	100	85	105	78	530
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#023	Ekans	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	35	60	44	40	54	55	288
#024	Arbok	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	60	95	69	65	79	80	448
#025	Pikachu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	TM	35	55	40	50	50	90	320
#026	Raichu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	TM	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Lv. 33	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Lv. 41	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#029	Nidoran♀	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	55	47	52	40	40	41	275
#030	Nidorina	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	70	62	67	55	55	56	365
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#035	Clefairy	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
#036	Clefable	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardUnaware (HA)	TM	95	70	73	95	90	60	483
#037	Vulpix	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	38	41	40	50	65	65	299
#038	Ninetales	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#047	Parasect	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
#050	Diglett	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	Lv. 32	10	55	25	35	45	95	265
#051	Dugtrio	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	Lv. 36	35	100	50	50	70	120	425
#052	Meowth	normal	PickupTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#054	Psyduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	50	52	48	65	50	55	320
#055	Golduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	80	82	78	95	80	85	500
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#058	Growlithe	fire	IntimidateFlash FireJustified (HA)	TM	55	70	45	70	50	60	350
#059	Arcanine	fire	IntimidateFlash FireJustified (HA)	TM	90	110	80	100	80	95	555
#060	Poliwag	water	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	40	50	40	40	40	90	300
#061	Poliwhirl	water	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	65	65	65	50	50	90	385
#062	Poliwrath	water fighting	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#066	Machop	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	70	80	50	35	35	35	305
#067	Machoke	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	80	100	70	50	60	45	405
#068	Machamp	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	90	130	80	65	85	55	505
#074	Geodude	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	40	80	100	30	30	20	300
#075	Graveler	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	55	95	115	45	45	35	390
#076	Golem	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	80	120	130	55	65	45	495
#079	Slowpoke	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	90	65	65	40	40	15	315

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Gold Silver	100	–	–	–
Diamond Pearl	60	–	–	–
Current	80	100%	10	ground

Similar Ground Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Precipice Blades	Physical	120	85	10	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Headlong Rush	Physical	120	100	5	The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
High Horsepower	Physical	95	95	10	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Thousand Arrows	Physical	90	100	10	Grounds the target, and hits even Flying-type or levitating Pokémon.
Thousand Waves	Physical	90	100	10	Prevents the target from leaving battle.
Drill Run	Physical	80	95	10	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

Dig

Pokemon That Learn Dig (388)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

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