Diglett appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in Whac-A-Mole arcade games, as referenced by its full health phrase in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team. There is also some similarity to worms.
Alolan Digett’s hair may be based on Pele’s hair, a thin volcanic glass formed near Hawaiʻi volcanoes.
Diglett may be a combination of dig and singlet.
Digda refers to the word dig.
No: 050
English Name: Diglett
Japanese Name: Diguda
Generation: 1
Type: Ground
Species: Mole Pokémon
Abilities: Arena Trap, Sand Veil, Sand Force (hidden ability)
Evolution: Diglett > Dugtrio
Diglett is a tiny, brown Pokémon that seems to be perpetually buried within the earth, leaving only its head visible. Its small stature makes it both the lightest and shortest Ground-type Pokémon. It has beady black eyes and a large, round, pink nose. A Diglett in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team mentions that it has feet, though their size and appearance are unknown. It spends much of its time underground, and has very thin skin. If Diglett is exposed to sunlight, its blood will heat up and cause it to grow weak.
Diglett digs regularly through the earth at a shallow depth, leaving perfectly tilled soil in its wake. Diglett lives in tunnels and caves under the earth, where it feeds on tree roots. It also sometimes lives in burrows near forests, and has even been shown to live inside of trees. For a brief time, Fissure was its signature move.
Due to volcanic activity of the Alola region, the Diglett there developed fine gold hairs on its head for protection. Diglett is able to move these hairs to communicate their feelings to others without having to stick their heads out of the ground.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
Pokemon Blue: Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
Pokemon Yellow: It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.
Pokemon Stadium: Its head pokes up approximately eight inches out of the ground. However, its real size remains a mystery to this day.
Pokemon Gold: Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Pokemon Silver: If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.
Pokemon Crystal: It digs underground and chews on tree roots, sticking its head out only when the sun isn’t bright.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Pokemon Ruby: Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple – wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Pokemon Sapphire: Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple – wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Pokemon Emerald: Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple — wherever they burrow, the soil is left perfectly tilled for growing delicious crops.
Pokemon FireRed: It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.
Pokemon Diamond: A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokemon Pearl: A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokemon Platinum: A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Pokemon SoulSilver: If a Diglett digs through a field, it leaves the soil perfectly tilled and ideal for planting crops.
Pokemon Black: A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokemon White: A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokemon Black 2: A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
pokemon White 2: A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.
Pokemon X: Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears aboveground.
Pokemon Y: Its skin is very thin. If it is exposed to light, its blood heats up, causing it to grow weak.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple—wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple—wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables.
Pokemon SUN: It chews on plant roots underground. Farmers whose vegetables are vulnerable find it can be quite a pest.
Pokemon MOON: Many farmers cherish and nurture Diglett because its droppings enrich the soil it lives in.
