Generation I · Move No. 91

Dig

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Dig is a Ground-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

80 Power
100% Accuracy
10 PP
#0091 Dig
Overview

Move description

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User digs underground for one turn, becoming immune to attack, and hits on the second turn. During the immune turn, Earthquake, Fissure, and Magnitude still hit the user normally, and their power is doubled if appropriate. The user may be hit during its immune turn if under the effect of Lock-On, Mind Reader, or No Guard. This move cannot be selected by Sleep Talk.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation I Kanto
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 0

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Route 6

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Makes contact Has a charging turn Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move Unusable during Sky Battles
Mystery Dungeon data

Dig across Mystery Dungeon

Compare the game-specific behavior of this move across the Mystery Dungeon version groups in which data is available.

These values belong to Mystery Dungeon. They are intentionally separate from the main-series attributes shown above.

Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team

#8
Power
12
Accuracy
100%
PP
12

The user gains the Digging status and it attacks on the next turn. It is not possible to link this move.

Range
Enemy in front
Critical rate
12%
Strikes
1
Weight
15
Physical Available as a machine Ginseng
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness

#8
Power
12
Accuracy
100%
PP
12

Gives the user a Digging status, which causes the Pokémon to charge power for 1 turn, then try a powerful attack on the next turn. You can't link this move.

Range
Front
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
15
Physical Available as a machine Ginseng
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

#8
Power
12
Accuracy
100%
PP
12

Gives the user a Digging status, which causes the Pokémon to charge power for 1 turn, then try a powerful attack on the next turn. You can't link this move.

Range
Front
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
15
Physical Available as a machine Ginseng
Version group

Gates to Infinity

#564
Power
40 Maximum 99
Accuracy
95% Maximum 98%
PP
1 Maximum 1

UNUSED

Range
Front
Target
Enemy
Physical Can level up

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.

18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 3 changes
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Dig

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