Where to find Diglett & Dugtrio in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Philip Trahan
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Trainers can find the Generation 1 Ground-types Diglett and Dugtrio in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, who inspired the brand new Water-type Pokemon Wiglett. Here’s how trainers can find them in Generation 9.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet introduced a new category of Pokemon that fans have dubbed ‘Convergent Pokemon.’ These Pokemon resemble those from past Generations and regions but are not considered alternate forms, like Toedscruel and Wiglett.

While the Pokemon that Toedscruel is based on—Tentacool—is not present in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Wiglett’s inspiration Diglett and its evolution Dugtrio can be found in Generation 9.

So, here’s how players can find these two Mole Pokemon burrowing around the wilds of the Paldea region.

Where to find Diglett in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Unlike its appearance in Pokemon Red & Blue, Diglett isn’t only found in caves and can be found in a variety of different areas around Paldea. Notably, Diglett prefers being in the shade, so players should find it around areas with lots of shadows.

Trainers can find Diglett in the following areas:

  • Poco Path – in the cave where players first travel with Koraidon/Miraidon
  • South Province (Area Two)
  • West Province (Area One) – on the far left side
  • Asado Desert – at the top right area
  • East Province (Area Three)
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Where to find Dugtrio in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Like its pre-evolution, Dugtrio likes hanging out near shady areas and travels by burrowing underground.

Dugtrio can be found in the following areas:

  • South Province (Area Six)
  • Asado Desert – at the top right area
  • West Province (Area Three) – the cave leading up to Glaseado Mountain
  • Glaseado Mountain – the northern coast
  • North Province (Area Three)
  • North Province (Area Two) – the rugged area to the south
  • Zapapico
  • East Province (Area Three)
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How to evolve Diglett in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Those who’ve raised Diglett in the past won’t need to do anything different to evolve it in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Trainers simply need to raise it to level 26, where it will evolve into Dugtrio.

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And that’s everything trainers need to know about finding Diglett and Dugtrio in Generation 9. Those looking to find out more about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can check out our other guides below:

Where to find Noibat & Noivern in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Spiritomb in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Where to find Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff & Paradox Form in Scarlet & Violet | How to get Misreavus, Mismagius & Flutter Mane | How to get Delibird & Iron Bundle | How to get Makuhita, Hariyama & Iron Hands | How to get Basculin & Basculegion | Where to find Swablu & Altaria in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Sneasel, Weavile & Sneasler | Where to find Orthworm | Where to find Mimikyu in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Ditto in Scarlet & Violet | How to get Eevee & Eeveelutions in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Fidough & Dachsbun | How to get all starters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 

About The Author

Philip is a Staff Writer at Dexerto based in Louisiana, with expertise in Pokemon, Apex Legends, and general gaming industry news. His first job in the games industry was as a reviewer with NintendoEverything.com while attending college. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication focusing on Multimedia Journalism, he worked with GameRant.com for nearly two years before joining Dexerto. When he's not writing he's usually tearing through some 80+ hour JRPG. You can contact him at philip.trahan@dexerto.com.