Dig
Effect Summary
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Detailed Effect
The user digs underground for the first turn semi-invulnerable to most moves. On the second turn, Dig deals damage.
While underground, the Pokémon it is immune to most moves. The following moves still work on semi-invulnerable Pokémon:
and
Hail
while underground.
Once Dig is selected, the user will not be able to switch out until the move is disrupted or fully executed.
if Dig is interrupted PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used.
Dig can be disrupted by:
, Dig executes in one turn.
While underground, the Pokémon it is immune to most moves. The following moves still work on semi-invulnerable Pokémon:
- Earthquake (and deals double damage)
- Magnitude (and deals double damage)
- Fissure
- Helping Hand
- Toxic when used by a
Poison -type Pokémon
- It has the ability No Guard
- It is targeted by a Pokémon that has the ability No Guard
- It is under the effect of Lock-On or Mind Reader


Once Dig is selected, the user will not be able to switch out until the move is disrupted or fully executed.
if Dig is interrupted PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used.
Dig can be disrupted by:
-
Paralysis
-
Infatuation
- Self-inflicted damage by
confusion
- In Gen 1 Dig has 100 power.
Earthquake and Magnitude only do regular damage. - In Gen 2-3, Dig has 60 power.
Description
C
GS
1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
E
RS
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
FRLG
An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
ORAS
XY
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
SM
USUM
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Charging
Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a
Power Herb
.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Unusable during Sky Battles
This move is unusable during Sky Battles.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
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Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents jamming for the rest of this turn. |
---|---|
Description | Can avoid being startled by others. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
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Appeal | ❤️ |