DUGTRIO
I think it's time for the world to be revealed... of the demon that could spawn from this thing.
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#51 - Dugtrio
Type: Ground
Base Stats:
35 HP
80 Atk
50 Def
50 SpA
70 SpD
120 Spe
Abilities
Arena Trap
Traps opponents that do not Levitate or Fly.
Sand Veil
Raises Evasion in Sandstorm
Sand Power - Dreamworld Exclusive
Boosts Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves
in a Sandstorm.
Move List
Level-Up
Lv1: Night Slash
Lv1: Tri Attack
Lv1: Scratch
Lv1: Sand-Attack
Lv1: Growl
Lv4: Growl
Lv7: Astonish
Lv12: Mud-Slap
Lv15: Magnitude
Lv18: Smooth Over
Lv23: Sucker Punch
Lv26: Sand Tomb
Lv28: Mud Bomb
Lv33: Earth Power
Lv40: Dig
Lv45: Slash
Lv50: Earthquake
Lv57: Fissure
TMs and HMs (Gen 5)
TM01 - Claw Sharpen
TM06 - Toxic
TM10 - Hidden Power
TM11 - Sunny Day
TM15 - Hyper Beam
TM17 - Protect
TM21 - Frustration
TM26 - Earthquake
TM27 - Return
TM28 - Dig
TM32 - Double Team
TM34 - Sludge Wave
TM36 - Sludge Bomb
TM37 - Sandstorm
TM39 - Rock Tomb
TM40 - Aerial Ace
TM42 - Facade
TM44 - Rest
TM45 - Attract
TM46 - Thief
TM48 - Troll
TM49 - Echo Voice
TM65 - Shadow Claw
TM68 - Giga Impact
TM71 - Stone Edge
TM78 - Smooth Over
TM80 - Rock Slide
TM87 - Swagger
TM90 - Substitute
TM94 - Rock Smash
HM01 - Cut
Breeding
Faint Attack
Screech
AncientPower
Pursuit
Beat Up
Uproar
Mud Bomb
Astonish
Reversal
Headbutt
Endure
Desperation
Memento
Gen 4 Notable TMs (I'm not going to list them
all because the vast majority are either
the same or "won't be used")
Natural Gift
Stealth Rock
4th Gen Move Tutors
Snore
3rd Gen Moves
Fury Swipes (FRLG Lv 21)
Body Slam (Move Tutor)
Double-edge (Move Tutor)
Mimic (Move Tutor)
[Dugtrio At A Glance]
- Memento. Yes, Dugtrio learns Memento now with Breeding. Note that it is illegal with Stealth Rock as well, so don't get excited on that one. Memento is the most noteworthy addition to Dugtrio primarily because Dugtrio has Arena Trap. It is guaranteed to use Memento on a Pokemon that it is forced upon so long as it is grounded. This could be a scary addition for Dugtrio.
- Arena Trap. A solid ability, Arena Trap, makes Grounded Pokemon suffer for existing. What better to trap them when many of them will suffer from Earthquake?
- 120 Speed. What's a nice thing for a trapper? The trapper being quick! Base 120 Speed gets the vast majority of the old OU metagame and will likely get the vast majority of the new Pokemon as well. For reference, the new Pokemon that are faster than Dugtrio are as follows: Agirudaa, Meloia (Step Forme). That's it!
- Somewhat underwhelming in power. It's not the strongest Pokemon on earth. Base 80 Attack is nothing that screams powerful.
- LolDefenses. It's frail and only boasts an Electric immunity. You're only pulling Claw Sharpens on Electric locks.
[Possible Movesets]
[SET]
name: It's a Trap!
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 3: Night Slash / Sucker Punch
move 4: Memento
ability: Arena Trap
item: Choice Band / Life Orb
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
The only thing that changes is that Memento should be an option on the set. You're likely not going Adamant either, as it prevents Dugtrio from trapping Starmie as well as many other Pokemon that have trollish Speeds. Still the best set for it.
Choice Scarf is an option...
[SET]
name: Sand Power
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 3: Night Slash
move 4: Memento / Sucker Punch
ability: Sand Power
item: Life Orb
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
It's only noteworthy because of the ability itself. Not sure how much Sand Power increases the moves though. Probably better as an Other Option material, but *shrugs*.
So not much has changed for Dugtrio aside from the metagame... and Memento. Discuss.