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Diggersby (Japanese: ホルード Horudo) is a dual-type Normal/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Bunnelby starting at level 20.
Biology
Diggersby is a bipedal Pokémon that resembles a large, portly gray rabbit. Its most notable feature is its two ears, which resemble muscular forearms, complete with three-fingered paws. The ears are mostly gray with pink interiors, whereas the paws at the tips are brown. There are three brown spots above each ear-paw. A pointed protrusion in the middle resembles an elbow. These ears are as powerful as an excavator, being strong enough to lift objects weighing over a ton and reduce dense bedrock to rubble, and prove to be an invaluable asset in Diggersby's digging.
Diggersby's remaining limbs are small in comparison to the ears. The fur of the upper paws is white, while the feet are brown; each paw has three digits. A sash or belt-like band composed of thicker, woolly fur surrounds its waist; it tends to tuck its paws into this fur. This fur is known to retain heat exceptionally well and was used by people for heavy winter clothing. This sash is divided into sections: brown on its sides and yellow on the front and back. Its short tail is also yellow and protrudes from the back section of the sash. Diggersby's face has a large brown muzzle with prominent cheeks. The coloration around its muzzle extends down onto its neck and resembles beard stubble. It has two large upper incisors, three whiskers on each cheek, a tiny, pink nose, and eyes that appear to perpetually squint.
Diggersby's digging skills make it a huge help at construction sites, especially with tunnel work. When it is finished digging, it lounges lazily.
Evolution
Diggersby evolves from Bunnelby.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
Central #011 | | Hoenn
#— | | X | With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites. | | Y | As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it's finished digging, it lounges lazily. | | Omega Ruby | With their powerful ears, they can heft boulders of a ton or more with ease. They can be a big help at construction sites. | | Alpha Sapphire | As powerful as an excavator, its ears can reduce dense bedrock to rubble. When it's finished digging, it lounges lazily. | | |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#049 | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. | | Sword | With power equal to an excavator, it can dig through dense bedrock. It's a huge help during tunnel construction. | | Shield | The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon. | | |
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
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In side games
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| Generation VIII | | | This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games. | | |
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Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Diggersby is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Diggersby in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Diggersby in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
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By transfer from another generation
| Generation VIII | | Other generations: | | VII - IX | | |
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diggersby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Diggersby
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush  | Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds | Base HP: 56 | | | Base Attack: 74 | Base Defense: 55 | Base Speed: 60 | | |
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Evolution data
Sprites
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
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In the anime
Major appearances
Clemont's Bunnelby was revealed to have evolved into a Diggersby in The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!.
Other
Diggersby debuted in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, under the ownership of Dolan. It was often used to assist Dolan in his poaching activities. When Ash battled Dolan to rescue Chespin and the Spewpa, it overpowered Froakie despite having a type disadvantage. It was later defeated after a Spewpa that had escaped earlier evolved into Vivillon and paralyzed it with Stun Spore.
A Diggersby appeared in a flashback in A Trip Down Memory Train!, where it attacked the group of Pokémon that befriended Clemont's Bunnelby when it was still a wild Pokémon. It tried to take their home but eventually helped move the train.
Clemont's Bunnelby appeared as a Diggersby in a dream in Dream a Little Dream from Me!.
Minor appearances
A Diggersby appeared in Summer of Discovery!, where it was seen on a Pokévision video icon.
A Diggersby appeared in A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!.
A Diggersby appeared in Battling With a Clean Slate!.
A Trainer's Diggersby appeared in A Festival Reunion!.
A Diggersby appeared in HZ037, under the ownership of a group of archeologists.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | XY012 | Diggersby | Ash's Pokédex | Diggersby, the Digging Pokémon, and the evolved form of Bunnelby. Diggersby can easily lift a boulder weighing over a ton with its powerful ears. | |
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | JN103 | Diggersby | Ash's Rotom Phone | Diggersby, the Digging Pokémon. A Normal and Ground type. Diggersby can dig through hard rock walls with the power of a construction excavator. | |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Team Flare scientist Aliana owns a Diggersby, which first appeared in Inn-teresting Developments.
Two wild Diggersby appeared in the Wild Area in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light.
In the TCG
- Main article: Diggersby (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Diggersby seems to be based on a rabbit. Considering its ability to use its ears as powerful digging and excavating tools, as well as the fact that it hangs out at construction sites, Diggersby is probably based on an excavator and possibly other heavy equipment. The brown fur on its ears resembles excavated dirt or mud. Its tendency to laze about after working, as well as its muzzle and mud-like markings, may also mean Diggersby is based on construction workers as well.
Name origin
Diggersby may be a combination of digger and bunny. The name ending in "-by" may reference Bunnelby.
Horudo may be a combination of 掘る horu (to dig) or hole and 土 do (soil) or 兎 to (rabbit)
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | डिगिमड Diggymud | From dig and mud |  Russian | Диггерсби Diggersbi | Transcription of English name |  Thai | โฮรูโด Horudo | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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