How to solo defeat Diggersby in Pokemon GO 3-star raids?

As Pokemon GO gears up for the World Championships from August 16 to 18, 2024, Diggersby is returning in three-star raids. While these raids are generally designed for team play, there are times when you might find yourself wanting, or needing, to take on the challenge alone.

The good news is that soloing Diggersby is entirely possible with the right strategy and counters. Here’s a guide to help you successfully defeat Diggersby on your own.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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Can you solo defeat Diggersby in Pokemon GO 3-star raids?

Diggersby as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, is it possible to solo defeat Diggersby in Pokemon GO three-star raids.

Before diving into the battle, it is crucial to understand its strengths and weaknesses. Diggersby is a Normal and Ground-type Pokemon, which gives it vulnerabilities to Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

With a base Attack of 112 and a base Defense of 155, Diggersby isn’t the most formidable opponent, but it does have some bulk with 3,600 HP in raids. This gives it a total Combat Power (CP) of 9,935.

To succeed in a solo raid, whittle down this HP within the 180-second time limit.

Diggersby’s raid all moveset

Understanding Diggersby’s potential moveset is another key to victory. It can use the following Fast and Charged Attacks:

• Fast Attacks: Quick Attack (Normal) and Mud Shot (Ground)
• Charged Attacks: Hyper Beam (Normal), Dig (Ground), Earthquake (Ground), Fire Punch (Fire), and Scorching Sands (Ground)

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Recommended counters for Diggersby’s 3-star raid

To effectively counter Diggersby, focus on Pokemon that can exploit its weaknesses to Fighting-, Grass-, Ice-, and Water-type moves. Here are some top choices:

• Regular and Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere.
• Regular and Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat.
• Regular and Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant.
• Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade.
• Regular and Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche.
• Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche.
• Regular, Shadow, and Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse.
• Regular, Shadow, and Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon.

Strategy and tips

• Time management: Since you have only 180 seconds to defeat Diggersby, make sure your team is optimized for both damage output and durability. Pokemon with high attack stats and resistance to Diggersby’s moves are essential.
• Weather boost: Take advantage of weather boosts if possible. For example, Rainy weather will boost Water-type moves, and Cloudy weather will enhance Fighting-type attacks.

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Soloing a Diggersby in a 3-star raid is entirely achievable with the right preparation and counters. By focusing on its weaknesses, bringing a team of strong Fighting-, Water-, Grass-, and Ice-type Pokemon, and managing your time and dodging effectively, you can take down Diggersby and add another raid victory to your record.

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