The 2009 Pokémon Platinum expansion features Diglett as card number 72, offering a classic Fighting-type option for collectors and players alike.
Diglett
2009 • Pokémon • Platinum
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This Fighting-type Basic Pokémon was illustrated by Midori Harada and carries Pokédex number 50. Diglett is defined by its subterranean nature, with flavor text noting its repulsion from bright sunlight due to its dark habitat. In gameplay, it offers versatile utility with two distinct attacks. "Fighting Dig Under" allows players to deal 10 damage to an opponent's Benched Pokémon, bypassing standard weakness and resistance calculations. Alternatively, "FightingColorless Trip Over" introduces an element of risk and reward; players flip a coin to potentially deal 20 damage plus an additional 20 if the result is heads. With a modest Retreat Cost of 1, this card provides accessible mobility for early-game strategies. For investors and hobbyists, the Platinum set remains a significant chapter in Pokémon card history. Acquiring the Diglett #72 card is a straightforward step for those building comprehensive collections of the Platinum series. Whether used for casual play or archival purposes, this card represents a key piece of the 2009 TCG landscape.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Diglett
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Midori Harada
Card Stock
English
50
Fighting
Basic
Water +10
Lightning -20
1
50
Card Text
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Attack: Dig Under
Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Attack: Trip Over (20+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
A Pokémon that lives underground. Because of its dark habitat, it is repelled by bright sunlight.