Dig
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Pow
80
Acc
100
PP
10
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user gains the Underground status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn.
Effects & flags
Contact
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 4–9 | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 2–3 | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 1 | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
MausholdPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Type
Super effective (×2)
FireElectricPoisonRockSteel
Not very effective (×½)
GrassBug
No effect (×0)
Flying
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FAQ
What type is Dig?
Dig is a Ground-type Phys move.
What does Dig do?
The user gains the Underground status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn.
What are Dig's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 80, accuracy 100, PP 10.
Which Pokémon can learn Dig?
278 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Ekans, Arbok.