Diglett Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Diglett in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Diglett
Diglett is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 83.455 DPS.
Diglett can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Diglett is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Diglett resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Diglett is Primal Kyogre (83.455 DPS), Mega Sceptile (77.846 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (76.303 DPS).
Catching Diglett: After defeating Diglett, the catch encounter will have a CP between 358 and 396 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 445-492 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Diglett from raids will have exactly 396 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Diglett?
The best counter for Diglett is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 83.455 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (77.846 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (76.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Diglett?
Diglett can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Diglett weak to?
Diglett is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Diglett be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Diglett's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Diglett from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Diglett from raids will have 396 CP at level 20, or 492 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 358. If you see 396 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Diglett worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Diglett is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Diglett?
For the best moveset for Diglett itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Diglett stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Diglett without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Diglett can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (71.867 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (69.238 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Diglett in raids?
Weather boost information for Diglett is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.