Diglett (Evolutions 55) Collectors Guide

Overview

Diglett from the Evolutions set is a common card numbered 55 with 40 HP. It features the ability Submerge and the attack Dig Through. This compact card captures Diglett’s underground nature with simple yet effective gameplay elements.

Quick Facts

Card Details

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1

• Weakness: Grass ×2

• Ability: Submerge — Prevents all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks while on your Bench.

• Attack: Dig Through — Deals 30 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance.

• Flavor Text: “It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to spot.”

• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Set: XY Evolutions (xy12)
• Card Number: 55
• Rarity: Common
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY Evolutions set, a nostalgic reprint series that revisits classic Pokémon cards with updated mechanics. It is a straightforward Common card featuring the Fighting-type Diglett with a unique ability and attack that emphasize bench protection and targeted damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy12-55,” Fighting type, and the distinctive Submerge ability. The card’s artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi and the flavor text about its burrowing behavior are also key identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to prevent damage while on the Bench and its attack targeting Benched Pokémon make it tactically interesting, though its low HP and Common rarity suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card from the Evolutions set, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the artwork and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revives classic Pokémon with updated gameplay elements. Diglett #55 fits the theme by combining nostalgic design with a unique ability that enhances bench strategy.