Dig

Type
type icon GroundGround
Gen.
1
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Priority
0
Category
PhysicalDamage Category Icon for Physical

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: The user also avoids end-of-turn damage from Sandstormstat img and Hailstat img 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: If the user is holding a Power HerbItem Icon for Power Herb, Dig executes in one turn.
  • In Gen 1 Dig has 100 power.
    Earthquake and Magnitude only do regular damage.
  • In Gen 2-3, Dig has 60 power.
If the target uses Mirror Move the move will copy the move used before Dig or fail if it can not.

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

Move Target Image for Normal
Normal

Affects a selected adjacent target.

Cannot selectCan selectWill select

Effect Type

Charging

Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).

Unique Effect

Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.

Interactions
5

Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky BarbItem Icon for Sticky Barb).
Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a Power HerbItem Icon for Power Herb.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
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

United States of America flag
Dig
Japan flag
あなをほる (Ana o Horu)
Germany flag
Schaufler
France flag
Tunnel
Italy flag
Fossa
Spain flag
Excavar
South Korea flag
구멍파기 (Gumeong Pagi)
Mainland China flag
挖洞 (Wā Dòng / Waat Duhng)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

Contest Information

Contest

Smart
Green
Bitter Flavor

Contest Effect

Prevents jamming for the rest of this turn.

Can avoid being startled by others.

Appeal❤️
Jam

Super Contest

Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.

Appeal❤️