Shadow Dugtrio
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Shadow Dugtrio is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,557 CP and is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Mud Bomb. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Dugtrio Stats and Max CP
Shadow Dugtrio's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Shadow Dugtrio Type Chart
Shadow Dugtrio takes increased damage from:
Shadow Dugtrio takes reduced damage from:
Shadow Dugtrio best moveset
| 1. | 7.50 | 9.77 | 79.9 | ||
| 2. | 7.14 | 9.30 | 76.1 | ||
| 3. | 7.04 | 9.17 | 75.0 | ||
| 4. | 6.63 | 8.65 | 70.7 | ||
| 5. | 6.47 | 8.43 | 69.0 | ||
| 6. | 6.42 | 8.38 | 68.5 | ||
| 7. | 6.29 | 8.20 | 67.0 | ||
| 8. | 5.82 | 7.58 | 62.0 |
Fast Attacks
Sucker Punch5
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 5 Energy 6 Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.1s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 7 Effects Sucker Punch has no special effects.See Sucker Punch details page ↗
Mud Shot4
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 4 Energy 6 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 9 Effects Mud Shot has no special effects.See Mud Shot details page ↗
Mud-Slap19
13
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 19 Energy 13 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.5s Damage window 1.3s - 1.4s Trainer Battles Damage 11 Energy 10 Effects Mud-Slap has no special effects.See Mud-Slap details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Earthquake140
100
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 140 Energy 100 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s Trainer Battles Damage 120 Energy 65 Effects Earthquake has no special effects.See Earthquake details page ↗
Mud Bomb60
33
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 60 Energy 33 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.9s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 65 Energy 45 Effects Mud Bomb has no special effects.See Mud Bomb details page ↗
Frustration10
33
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 10 Energy 33 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 10 Energy 70 Effects Frustration has no special effects.See Frustration details page ↗
Stone Edge105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Bug
Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 55 Effects Stone Edge has no special effects.See Stone Edge details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Shadow Dugtrio's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Dugtrio's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Dugtrio has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Dugtrio CP Chart
Shadow Dugtrio reaches a maximum of 1,557 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 790–889 CP, rising to 987–1,112 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 625–667 CP.
| 1557 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 625 CP - 667 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 833 CP - 889 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 790 CP - 889 CP | |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 987 CP - 1112 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Shadow Dugtrio Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 CP | 2 | 69 CP | 3 | 116 CP |
| 4 | 163 CP | 5 | 210 CP | 6 | 257 CP |
| 7 | 304 CP | 8 | 351 CP | 9 | 398 CP |
| 10 | 445 CP | 11 | 489 CP | 12 | 534 CP |
| 13 | 578 CP | 14 | 623 CP | 15 | 667 CP |
| 16 | 712 CP | 17 | 756 CP | 18 | 801 CP |
| 19 | 845 CP | 20 | 889 CP | 21 | 934 CP |
| 22 | 979 CP | 23 | 1023 CP | 24 | 1068 CP |
| 25 | 1112 CP | 26 | 1157 CP | 27 | 1201 CP |
| 28 | 1246 CP | 29 | 1290 CP | 30 | 1335 CP |
| 31 | 1357 CP | 32 | 1379 CP | 33 | 1401 CP |
| 34 | 1424 CP | 35 | 1446 CP | 36 | 1468 CP |
| 37 | 1490 CP | 38 | 1513 CP | 39 | 1535 CP |
| 40 | 1557 CP | 41 | 1577 CP | 42 | 1597 CP |
| 43 | 1617 CP | 44 | 1637 CP | 45 | 1657 CP |
| 46 | 1678 CP | 47 | 1698 CP | 48 | 1719 CP |
| 49 | 1739 CP | 50 | 1760 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #51 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 33.3 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
- Diglett evolves into Dugtrio which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Dugtrio
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | |
| Purified Charged Attack |
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dugtrio
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dugtrio's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Dugtrio.
Ground
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| LVL 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| LVL 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| LVL 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| LVL 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| LVL 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| LVL 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| LVL 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Dugtrio Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Dugtrio from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Dugtrio in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Dugtrio family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Dugtrio in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Diglett
Dugtrio
Alolan Diglett
Alolan Dugtrio
Shadow Alolan Diglett
Shadow Alolan Dugtrio
Shadow Diglett
Shadow DugtrioSize information
No size information available for this Pokémon
Encounter data
| Movement type | |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 29s |
| Jump Time | 0 |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 10s |
| Dodge Probability | 0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Shadow Dugtrio
Shadow Dugtrio high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Dugtrio. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork

Wallpaper
Shadow Dugtrio Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers hugeearthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground. |
| Yellow | A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH.Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake. |
| Gold | Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosenthe soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow. |
| Silver | Extremely power ful, they can DIG through even thehardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles. |
| Crystal | These DIGLETT triplets dig over 60 miles below sealevel. No one knows what it's like underground. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | DUGTRIO are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like theother two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly. |
| Emerald | Because the triplets originally split from one body, they think exactly alike. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly through the ground. |
| FireRed | In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction. |
| LeafGreen | A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Its three heads move alternately, driving it through tough soil to depths of over 60 miles. |
| HeartGold | Its three heads bob separately up and down to loosen the soil nearby, making it easier for it to burrow. |
| SoulSilver | Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles. |
| X | In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction. |
| Y | Extremely powerful, they can dig through even the hardest ground to a depth of over 60 miles. |
| Omega Ruby | Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly. |
| Sun | This set of triplets moves cooperatively. It’s the power of teamwork that enables this Pokémon to dig to a depth of 60 miles. |
| Moon | Despite the closeness between this Pokémon and farmers and other people, no one has ever seen the parts of it concealed underground. |
| Ultra Sun | While the three of them normally get along splendidly, on rare occasions a huge fight will break out over which head gets to eat first. |
| Ultra Moon | Dugtrio’s heads are sleek and smooth and incredibly hard. It can dig through any soil with its headbutts. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | A team of triplets that can burrow to a depth of 60 miles. It’s reported that this triggers an earthquake. |
| Sword | A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground. |
| Shield | These Diglett triplets dig over 60 miles below sea level. No one knows what it’s like underground. |
List of Shadow Dugtrio costumes
A list of Shadow Dugtrio costumes available in Pokémon GO.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Shadow Dugtrio’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Dugtrio is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.
What are the best moves for Shadow Dugtrio in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Shadow Dugtrio in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Mud Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.772 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 79.893.
How does Shadow Dugtrio perform in Raids?
Shadow Dugtrio's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Shadow Dugtrio rank as a Ground-type attacker?
Shadow Dugtrio is an E-Tier Ground-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dugtrio?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dugtrio: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
What is Shadow Dugtrio’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Shadow Dugtrio’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1557 CP and 1760 CP at Level 50.
Can Shadow Dugtrio be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Dugtrio can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Shadow Dugtrio Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Dugtrio cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.











