How to get Diggersby in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

The straightforward way for trainers to get their hands on Diggersby in Pokemon GO would be to defeat three-star Diggersby raids. By doing so, not only do you get to encounter the Raid Boss, but you might also come across its Shiny form. The regular variant of Diggersby was introduced as part of the Kalos Celebration event on December 2, 2020. Shiny Diggersby debuted during the Spring 2021 event, which took place on April 4, 2021, and trainers have been wanting to get it ever since.

With that said, here is a guide on obtaining Diggersby and Shiny Diggersby in Pokemon GO.

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Diggersby in Pokemon GO: How to get it, weaknesses, counters, and more

You can choose one of the following options to get Diggersby:

• Win Raid Battles
• Evolve a Bunnelby
• Trade

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1) Win Raid Battles

Diggersby (Image via TPC)

Diggersby is a dual Normal and Ground-type Pocket Monster. Due to its elemental typings, this critter is 160% weak to Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Water-type attacks. You can use these moves to defeat Diggersby during raids in Pokemon GO. Keep in mind that these work better with Pokemon that share the same typing and weather that boosts their damage.

Counters to beat Diggersby in Pokemon GO:

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Shadow Mamowsine with Powder Snow and Avalanche

Trainers who want to solo defeat Diggersby in the game should remember to include Mega Lucario with the given moveset above. According to Pokebattler, it is the number one countering Pocket Monster for this Raid Boss.

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2) Evolve a Bunnelby

You can evolve a Bunnelby into a Diggersby in GO by feeding the former 50 Pokemon Candies. To collect these resources, you will have to catch multiple wild Bunnelby, transfer unwanted wild catches to Professor, walk with Bunnelby as a Buddy Pokemon, and more.

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3) Trade

If your friend has an extra Diggersby in Pokemon GO, you can ask them if they would like to trade it with you. For trade to happen, trainers have to meet in person and be within a 100-meter distance.

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All ways to get Shiny Diggersby in Pokemon GO

Shiny Diggersby (Image via TPC)

The approaches to getting Diggersby and Shiny Diggersby are the same, so here is how to get the latter:

• Win Raid Battles
• Evolve a Shiny Bunnelby
• Trade

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