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 Sandstorm stat img and Hail stat 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 Herb item img, 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 NormalNormal
Affects a selected adjacent 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 item img).
Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a Power Herb item img.
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
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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

Contest Condition
Smart
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.
Appeal
❤️