Dugtrio
Darkness Ablaze

#85 Dugtrio - Darkness Ablaze (swsh3)

Dugtrio is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP and a Grass weakness that deals double damage. It features two attacks: "Dig," which costs a single Fighting Energy and deals 30 damage, allowing the player to flip a coin to prevent all damage and effects from attacks during the opponent's next turn if the result is heads. The second attack, "Mud Bomb," requires one Fighting and one Colorless Energy, dealing 70 damage without additional effects. The card has a retreat cost of one Colorless Energy and is part of the Sword & Shield series, released in the Darkness Ablaze set on August 14, 2020. Designed by artist Yukiko Baba, it carries a rarity of Uncommon and is marked with regulation code D. The flavor text describes Dugtrio as a team of Diglett triplets capable of triggering massive earthquakes by burrowing deep underground. Its straightforward mechanics and strategic potential make it a notable inclusion in competitive play. The card’s simplicity and effectiveness in disrupting opponents’ turn-based strategies highlight its design focus.