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Wiglett

Wiglett (Japanese: ウミディグダ, HepburnUmidiguda) (WIG-let[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Biology

Physiology

Wiglett's overall appearance is very similar to Diglett. They are white with two beady black eyes and a large red nose. It is partially submerged in the ground, leaving only its head visible. It pokes up from the earth with a hunched position and can extend its body out of the ground, revealing its body is much longer than it appears.

Behavior

Boasting an exceptional sense of smell, Wiglett is able to pick up scents from over 60 feet away.​ It has a skittish disposition and is constantly cautious of its surroundings. When it notices the scent of other Pokémon, Wiglett burrows into the sand to conceal itself.​[2]

Natural abilities

It may look like Diglett, but it's actually a completely different species of Pokémon.​ Wiglett pokes a part of its body out of the sand to feed in the ocean. It's still unclear what the rest of its body hidden in the sand is like or how long it might be, it's look-a-like Diglett suffers the same treatment.[2]

Evolution

Game Info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity

Pokédex entries

  • Scarlet

    This Pokémon can pick up the scent of a Veluza just over 65 feet away and will hide itself in the sand.

  • Violet

    Though it looks like Diglett, Wiglett is an entirely different species. The resemblance seems to be a coincidental result of environmental adaptation.


Stats

Stats
HP
10
Attack
55
Defense
25
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
25
Speed
95
Total
245

Learnset

Leveling

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
1 Sand Attack Status - 100% 15
4 Mud-Slap Special 20 100% 10
8 Wrap Physical 15 90% 20
12 Aqua Jet Physical 40 100% 20
20 Slam Physical 80 75% 20
20 Water Pulse Special 60 100% 20
24 Headbutt Physical 70 100% 15
28 Dig Physical 80 100% 10
32 Sucker Punch Physical 70 100% 5
36 Throat Chop Physical 80 100% 15
40 Liquidation Physical 85 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM001 Take Down Physical 90 85% 20
TM004 Agility Status - -% 30
TM005 Mud-Slap Special 20 100% 10
TM007 Protect Status - -% 10
TM011 Water Pulse Special 60 100% 20
TM022 Chilling Water Special 50 100% 20
TM025 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM028 Bulldoze Physical 60 100% 20
TM032 Swift Special 60 -% 20
TM035 Mud Shot Special 55 95% 15
TM047 Endure Status - -% 10
TM050 Rain Dance Status - -% 5
TM051 Sandstorm Status - -% 10
TM055 Dig Physical 80 100% 10
TM062 Foul Play Physical 95 100% 15
TM070 Sleep Talk Status - -% 10
TM084 Stomping Tantrum Physical 75 100% 10
TM085 Rest Status - -% 5
TM103 Substitute Status - -% 10
TM110 Liquidation Physical 85 100% 10
TM123 Surf Special 90 100% 15
TM130 Helping Hand Status - -% 20
TM133 Earth Power Special 90 100% 10
TM135 Ice Beam Special 90 100% 10
TM142 Hydro Pump Special 110 80% 5
TM143 Blizzard Special 110 70% 5
TM171 Tera Blast Special 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Generation IX
Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Final Gambit Special - 100% 5
Parent Candidates:
Memento Status - 100% 10
Parent Candidates:
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM.

Tutoring

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Trivia

    Origin

    Wiglett appears to be based on garden eels, which burrow into the ocean floor and are able to extend and withdraw their bodies from the sand. Its similarity in appearance to the Kantonian Diglett may be based on convergent evolution, which can lead to similar looking species through independent evolution.

    Etymology

    Wiglett appears to come from "wiggle" and "Diglett", the Pokémon it resembles.

    Umidiguda appears to come from umi (sea) and "Digda" (Diglett's Japanese name). The name can be translated to literally mean "sea Diglett".

    Gallery

    References

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 608. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
    2. ^ a b Wiglett — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website