Dive Into This Week’s Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour Featuring Diglett
This week, Pokémon Go enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to focus on the beloved Mole Pokémon. While many may think of Drilbur or Excadrill, the spotlight is on its simpler counterpart, Diglett. Whether you’re after the standard version or Alolan Diglett, this Spotlight Hour is the perfect time to add them to your collection.
Both Diglett and its Alolan variant belong to the Ground and Ground/Steel types, respectively. There’s much curiosity surrounding what these subterranean creatures look like beneath the soil—though one must clarify that this questioning doesn’t pertain to the Subterrene Pokémon, Excadrill. Many Trainers are also left pondering the shampoo preferences of Alolan Dugtrio, which boasts the most enviable hairstyle in the Pokémon world.
Setting aside these musings, let’s focus on the important aspect of this Spotlight Hour: the double evolution XP bonus. If you’ve already caught enough Diglett, use this hour to maximize your XP gains by activating a Lucky Egg. This approach allows for considerable XP accrual without the need to catch any additional Pokémon.
Understanding Diglett’s Perfect IVs in Pokémon Go
During this Spotlight Hour, Trainers can aim to capture Diglett with perfect Individual Values (IVs), an ideal scenario for enhancing performance.
To illustrate, “perfect” refers to two scenarios in Pokémon Go, contingent on how players intend to use their Pokémon. The first is the maxed-out, 100% IV version, identified as 15/15/15. This standard is critical for your 4-star Pokédex, raids, and the Master League.
However, players cannot determine a Pokémon’s IV until it has been caught. With proper research, it’s feasible to predict which Digletts have perfect stats based on their Combat Power (CP). For those at Level 30 or higher, the ideal wild CPs for encountering a perfect Diglett would be:
- 579 CP at Level 30 (maximum for wild)
- 628 CP at Level 35 (maximum when weather-boosted)
As for Alolan Diglett, at Level 30 or higher, watch for these ideal CPs:
- 584 CP at Level 30 (maximum for wild)
- 632 CP at Level 35 (maximum when weather-boosted)
These wild CP values are aligned with Trainer Levels, and different values are applicable for those below Level 30.
Are Dugtrio and Alolan Dugtrio Viable in PvP?
Regrettably, both Dugtrio and its Alolan variant perform poorly in player vs. player (PvP) battles. Both Pokémon find themselves at the bottom tier in the Go Battle League, and should be avoided in Ultra League and Master League matches. Shadow Alolan Dugtrio with moveset choices—Sand Attack, Mud Bomb, and Iron Head—is seen as the most competent option for the Great League. While it may apply pressure on opponents with a spammy attack strategy, it struggles against competitive meta Pokémon and will be outclassed quickly.
Shiny Variants of Diglett and Alolan Diglett
For shiny Pokémon collectors, both shiny Diglett and shiny Alolan Diglett are available in Pokémon Go. The shiny variants were introduced in 2019. Although finding one in the wild is always a delight, this week’s event isn’t a Community Day, so shiny rates are not boosted. However, every Diglett you encounter could potentially be shiny, so gathering them is definitely worthwhile.
What Do the Shiny Variants Look Like?
Visually, shiny Diglett simply sees a change in its nose color from pink to blue—an adjustment that many fans find underwhelming. The shiny Alolan Diglett undergoes a similar transformation, sporting a sunburnt appearance while retaining its blue nose.
Additional Tips for This Spotlight Hour
Beyond the pursuit of shiny Diglett, there are other compelling reasons to participate in this week’s Spotlight Hour:
Double Evolution XP Bonus: This feature enables Trainers to rapidly accumulate XP, particularly beneficial for increasing Trainer Levels. Organize your Pokémon storage into two categories: one for Pokémon you wish to evolve and keep, and another for those designated for transfer after evolving.
Evolving for the Pokédex: If you’re a newcomer to Pokémon Go, take advantage of this hour to collect enough Diglett candy for evolution. This can help you fully evolve Diglett and register both Dugtrio and Boldore in your Pokédex.
- Advancement in Catch Bonus Medals: Given Diglett’s Ground-type classification and Alolan Diglett’s Ground/Steel type, capturing multiple specimens during this event will progress your catch bonus medal.
Keep in mind that Spotlight Hour events span only one hour—from 6 PM to 7 PM (local time). Be sure to return next week to learn more about the Roly-Poly Pokémon, Togedemaru, along with an exciting double catch Stardust bonus.
Happy hunting, and may you be fortunate enough to encounter the perfect Diglett!