Dig

Ground

Dig is a Ground-type physical attack. It has 80 base power, 100% accuracy, 10 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.

Technical data

Type
Ground
Category
physical
Power
80
Accuracy
100
PP
10
Priority
0
Target
adjacent
Contact
Yes
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.

How to learn it

Pokémon that can learn or be taught this move, by method.

Level-up62 Pokémon

  • Steelix MegaSteelix Mega
  • Garchomp Mega ZGarchomp Mega Z
  • Garchomp MegaGarchomp Mega
  • Excadrill MegaExcadrill Mega
  • GarchompGarchomp
  • SandacondaSandaconda
  • HoundstoneHoundstone
  • Sandaconda GmaxSandaconda Gmax
  • SteelixSteelix
  • OrthwormOrthworm
  • KrookodileKrookodile
  • ExcadrillExcadrill
  • HippowdonHippowdon
  • DiggersbyDiggersby

TM / HM526 Pokémon

  • Tyranitar MegaTyranitar Mega
  • Blaziken MegaBlaziken Mega
  • Hawlucha MegaHawlucha Mega
  • Steelix MegaSteelix Mega
  • Greninja AshGreninja Ash
  • Greninja MegaGreninja Mega
  • Barbaracle MegaBarbaracle Mega
  • Ampharos MegaAmpharos Mega
  • Heracross MegaHeracross Mega
  • KingambitKingambit
  • Chesnaught MegaChesnaught Mega
  • Garchomp Mega ZGarchomp Mega Z
  • Garchomp MegaGarchomp Mega
  • Sceptile MegaSceptile Mega
  • Swampert MegaSwampert Mega
  • Slowbro MegaSlowbro Mega
  • Blastoise MegaBlastoise Mega
  • Pinsir MegaPinsir Mega
  • Charizard Mega YCharizard Mega Y
  • Emboar MegaEmboar Mega
  • Charizard Mega XCharizard Mega X
  • Kangaskhan MegaKangaskhan Mega
  • SnorlaxSnorlax
  • Excadrill MegaExcadrill Mega
  • Lucario Mega ZLucario Mega Z
  • Lucario MegaLucario Mega
  • Alakazam MegaAlakazam Mega
  • Scrafty MegaScrafty Mega
  • EmpoleonEmpoleon
  • Feraligatr MegaFeraligatr Mega
  • Crabominable MegaCrabominable Mega
  • GlaceonGlaceon
  • InfernapeInfernape
  • LeafeonLeafeon
  • Scolipede MegaScolipede Mega
  • Lopunny MegaLopunny Mega
  • Golurk MegaGolurk Mega
  • Audino MegaAudino Mega
  • ArcanineArcanine
  • Blastoise GmaxBlastoise Gmax
  • Charizard GmaxCharizard Gmax
  • RhyperiorRhyperior
  • GarchompGarchomp
  • ZoroarkZoroark
  • Camerupt MegaCamerupt Mega
  • Aggron MegaAggron Mega
  • SwampertSwampert
  • Machamp GmaxMachamp Gmax
  • SandacondaSandaconda
  • MachampMachamp
  • FeraligatrFeraligatr
  • FlareonFlareon
  • BlastoiseBlastoise
  • Pyroar MalePyroar Male
  • TyranitarTyranitar
  • Greninja Battle BondGreninja Battle Bond
  • JolteonJolteon
  • SkeledirgeSkeledirge
  • TyphlosionTyphlosion
  • VaporeonVaporeon
  • CharizardCharizard
  • BlazikenBlaziken
  • AlakazamAlakazam
  • GreninjaGreninja
  • Avalugg HisuiAvalugg Hisui
  • NinetalesNinetales
  • Tauros Paldea Aqua BreedTauros Paldea Aqua Breed
  • Raichu Mega YRaichu Mega Y
  • AggronAggron
  • BearticBeartic
  • HoundstoneHoundstone
  • HeracrossHeracross
  • Lycanroc DuskLycanroc Dusk
  • Sandaconda GmaxSandaconda Gmax
  • SimipourSimipour
  • Tauros Paldea Blaze BreedTauros Paldea Blaze Breed
  • Lycanroc MidnightLycanroc Midnight
  • Tauros Paldea Combat BreedTauros Paldea Combat Breed
  • WeavileWeavile
  • Lycanroc MiddayLycanroc Midday
  • Raichu Mega XRaichu Mega X
  • ScolipedeScolipede
  • BarbaracleBarbaracle
  • SimisearSimisear
  • Raichu AlolaRaichu Alola
  • SceptileSceptile
  • KangaskhanKangaskhan
  • Clefable MegaClefable Mega
  • PolitoedPolitoed
  • Samurott HisuiSamurott Hisui
  • SteelixSteelix
  • Slowking GalarSlowking Galar
  • HelioliskHeliolisk
  • SimisageSimisage
  • ConkeldurrConkeldurr
  • Zoroark HisuiZoroark Hisui
  • SamurottSamurott
  • AmpharosAmpharos
  • Arcanine HisuiArcanine Hisui
  • BastiodonBastiodon
  • Typhlosion HisuiTyphlosion Hisui
  • ChesnaughtChesnaught
  • OrthwormOrthworm
  • Snorlax GmaxSnorlax Gmax
  • GarganaclGarganacl
  • KrookodileKrookodile
  • RampardosRampardos
  • ExcadrillExcadrill
  • ClefableClefable
  • EmboarEmboar
  • CrabominableCrabominable
  • ScraftyScrafty
  • StunfiskStunfisk
  • HippowdonHippowdon
  • Slowbro GalarSlowbro Galar
  • Meowstic FemaleMeowstic Female
  • SylveonSylveon
  • MamoswineMamoswine
  • SneaslerSneasler
  • LucarioLucario
  • Sableye MegaSableye Mega
  • SlowbroSlowbro
  • AnnihilapeAnnihilape
  • PinsirPinsir
  • UmbreonUmbreon
  • WyrdeerWyrdeer
  • EspeonEspeon
  • TaurosTauros
  • ToxicroakToxicroak
  • HawluchaHawlucha
  • TrevenantTrevenant
  • TyrantrumTyrantrum
  • GliscorGliscor
  • Ninetales AlolaNinetales Alola
  • RaichuRaichu
  • LopunnyLopunny
  • PangoroPangoro
  • SlowkingSlowking
  • ForretressForretress
  • FurfrouFurfrou
  • GolurkGolurk
  • Meowstic MaleMeowstic Male
  • Maushold Family Of ThreeMaushold Family Of Three
  • Stunfisk GalarStunfisk Galar
  • Maushold Family Of FourMaushold Family Of Four
  • AudinoAudino
  • CameruptCamerupt
  • ArbokArbok
  • DedenneDedenne
  • DiggersbyDiggersby
  • Pikachu StarterPikachu Starter
  • AzumarillAzumarill
  • WatchogWatchog
  • AriadosAriados
  • PikachuPikachu
  • Pikachu Alola CapPikachu Alola Cap
  • Pikachu BellePikachu Belle
  • Pikachu CosplayPikachu Cosplay
  • Pikachu GmaxPikachu Gmax
  • Pikachu Hoenn CapPikachu Hoenn Cap
  • Pikachu Kalos CapPikachu Kalos Cap
  • Pikachu LibrePikachu Libre
  • Pikachu Original CapPikachu Original Cap
  • Pikachu Partner CapPikachu Partner Cap
  • Pikachu PhdPikachu Phd
  • Pikachu Pop StarPikachu Pop Star
  • Pikachu Rock StarPikachu Rock Star
  • Pikachu Sinnoh CapPikachu Sinnoh Cap
  • Pikachu Unova CapPikachu Unova Cap
  • Pikachu World CapPikachu World Cap
  • SableyeSableye

Egg move (breeding)5 Pokémon

No Pokémon listed in the current dataset.

Pokémon that use this move

526 Pokémon, sorted by usage

  • Tyranitar MegaTyranitar Mega
  • Blaziken MegaBlaziken Mega
  • Hawlucha MegaHawlucha Mega
  • Steelix MegaSteelix Mega
  • Greninja AshGreninja Ash
  • Greninja MegaGreninja Mega
  • Barbaracle MegaBarbaracle Mega
  • Ampharos MegaAmpharos Mega
  • Heracross MegaHeracross Mega
  • KingambitKingambit
  • Chesnaught MegaChesnaught Mega
  • Garchomp Mega ZGarchomp Mega Z
  • Garchomp MegaGarchomp Mega
  • Sceptile MegaSceptile Mega
  • Swampert MegaSwampert Mega
  • Slowbro MegaSlowbro Mega
  • Blastoise MegaBlastoise Mega
  • Pinsir MegaPinsir Mega
  • Charizard Mega YCharizard Mega Y
  • Emboar MegaEmboar Mega
  • Charizard Mega XCharizard Mega X
  • Kangaskhan MegaKangaskhan Mega
  • SnorlaxSnorlax
  • Excadrill MegaExcadrill Mega
  • Lucario Mega ZLucario Mega Z
  • Lucario MegaLucario Mega
  • Alakazam MegaAlakazam Mega
  • Scrafty MegaScrafty Mega
  • EmpoleonEmpoleon
  • Feraligatr MegaFeraligatr Mega
  • Crabominable MegaCrabominable Mega
  • GlaceonGlaceon
  • InfernapeInfernape
  • LeafeonLeafeon
  • Scolipede MegaScolipede Mega
  • Lopunny MegaLopunny Mega
  • Golurk MegaGolurk Mega
  • Audino MegaAudino Mega
  • ArcanineArcanine
  • Blastoise GmaxBlastoise Gmax
  • Charizard GmaxCharizard Gmax
  • RhyperiorRhyperior
  • GarchompGarchomp
  • ZoroarkZoroark
  • Camerupt MegaCamerupt Mega
  • Aggron MegaAggron Mega
  • SwampertSwampert
  • Machamp GmaxMachamp Gmax
  • SandacondaSandaconda
  • MachampMachamp
  • FeraligatrFeraligatr
  • FlareonFlareon
  • BlastoiseBlastoise
  • Pyroar MalePyroar Male
  • TyranitarTyranitar
  • Greninja Battle BondGreninja Battle Bond
  • JolteonJolteon
  • SkeledirgeSkeledirge
  • TyphlosionTyphlosion
  • VaporeonVaporeon
  • CharizardCharizard
  • BlazikenBlaziken
  • AlakazamAlakazam
  • GreninjaGreninja
  • Avalugg HisuiAvalugg Hisui
  • NinetalesNinetales
  • Tauros Paldea Aqua BreedTauros Paldea Aqua Breed
  • Raichu Mega YRaichu Mega Y
  • AggronAggron
  • BearticBeartic
  • HoundstoneHoundstone
  • HeracrossHeracross
  • Lycanroc DuskLycanroc Dusk
  • Sandaconda GmaxSandaconda Gmax
  • SimipourSimipour
  • Tauros Paldea Blaze BreedTauros Paldea Blaze Breed
  • Lycanroc MidnightLycanroc Midnight
  • Tauros Paldea Combat BreedTauros Paldea Combat Breed
  • WeavileWeavile
  • Lycanroc MiddayLycanroc Midday
  • Raichu Mega XRaichu Mega X
  • ScolipedeScolipede
  • BarbaracleBarbaracle
  • SimisearSimisear
  • Raichu AlolaRaichu Alola
  • SceptileSceptile
  • KangaskhanKangaskhan
  • Clefable MegaClefable Mega
  • PolitoedPolitoed
  • Samurott HisuiSamurott Hisui
  • SteelixSteelix
  • Slowking GalarSlowking Galar
  • HelioliskHeliolisk
  • SimisageSimisage
  • ConkeldurrConkeldurr
  • Zoroark HisuiZoroark Hisui
  • SamurottSamurott
  • AmpharosAmpharos
  • Arcanine HisuiArcanine Hisui
  • BastiodonBastiodon
  • Typhlosion HisuiTyphlosion Hisui
  • ChesnaughtChesnaught
  • OrthwormOrthworm
  • Snorlax GmaxSnorlax Gmax
  • GarganaclGarganacl
  • KrookodileKrookodile
  • RampardosRampardos
  • ExcadrillExcadrill
  • ClefableClefable
  • EmboarEmboar
  • CrabominableCrabominable
  • ScraftyScrafty
  • StunfiskStunfisk
  • HippowdonHippowdon
  • Slowbro GalarSlowbro Galar
  • Meowstic FemaleMeowstic Female
  • SylveonSylveon
  • MamoswineMamoswine
  • SneaslerSneasler
  • LucarioLucario
  • Sableye MegaSableye Mega
  • SlowbroSlowbro
  • AnnihilapeAnnihilape
  • PinsirPinsir
  • UmbreonUmbreon
  • WyrdeerWyrdeer
  • EspeonEspeon
  • TaurosTauros
  • ToxicroakToxicroak
  • HawluchaHawlucha
  • TrevenantTrevenant
  • TyrantrumTyrantrum
  • GliscorGliscor
  • Ninetales AlolaNinetales Alola
  • RaichuRaichu
  • LopunnyLopunny
  • PangoroPangoro
  • SlowkingSlowking
  • ForretressForretress
  • FurfrouFurfrou
  • GolurkGolurk
  • Meowstic MaleMeowstic Male
  • Maushold Family Of ThreeMaushold Family Of Three
  • Stunfisk GalarStunfisk Galar
  • Maushold Family Of FourMaushold Family Of Four
  • AudinoAudino
  • CameruptCamerupt
  • ArbokArbok
  • DedenneDedenne
  • DiggersbyDiggersby
  • Pikachu StarterPikachu Starter
  • AzumarillAzumarill
  • WatchogWatchog
  • AriadosAriados
  • PikachuPikachu
  • Pikachu Alola CapPikachu Alola Cap
  • Pikachu BellePikachu Belle
  • Pikachu CosplayPikachu Cosplay
  • Pikachu GmaxPikachu Gmax
  • Pikachu Hoenn CapPikachu Hoenn Cap
  • Pikachu Kalos CapPikachu Kalos Cap
  • Pikachu LibrePikachu Libre
  • Pikachu Original CapPikachu Original Cap
  • Pikachu Partner CapPikachu Partner Cap
  • Pikachu PhdPikachu Phd
  • Pikachu Pop StarPikachu Pop Star
  • Pikachu Rock StarPikachu Rock Star
  • Pikachu Sinnoh CapPikachu Sinnoh Cap
  • Pikachu Unova CapPikachu Unova Cap
  • Pikachu World CapPikachu World Cap
  • SableyeSableye

What this move does

Dig is a Ground-type physical attack. It has 80 base power, 100% accuracy, 10 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for abilities and items that trigger on contact. Dig is a Ground-type physical attack. It has 80 base power, 100% accuracy, 10 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.

A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.

When to consider it

Consider Dig when its type and power cover targets your team otherwise struggles with. Single-target attacks are reliable and do not risk your own partner, but they can be redirected by Follow Me or Rage Powder. Evaluate the move alongside your team's speed tiers and overall coverage.

How to evaluate it in team building

In team building, Dig is usually a coverage or primary STAB option. It shines when your team already has speed control or when it patches a matchup hole. Compare it with alternative moves of the same type and category to decide whether the extra power, accuracy or side effect justifies the slot over a more defensive option.

Common mistakes

Common mistakes with Dig include: Using it without a clear plan for the turns it creates. Forgetting that Protect and Detect can block it, wasting a key turn. Spamming it predictably and letting the opponent switch into a resist. Not considering how redirectors like Follow Me and Rage Powder change targeting.

VGC interactions

Protect and Detect block this move. These interactions are situational, so test them in the team builder and matchup analyzer before committing to the moveslot.

Related tools and guides

Use the tools below to test Dig in a full team context and compare it with alternative options.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).

Frequently asked questions

Is Dig good in ChampionsVGC?

A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder. It is blocked by Protect and Detect, which can waste a key turn if predicted.

Is Dig blocked by Protect?

Yes, Dig is blocked by Protect and Detect.

Last updated: July 2026 · This entry is kept navigable while additional editorial context is being added.
All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational. See our methodology for how these figures are calculated.