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Pokemon UNITE

Dig: Garchomp Move Effect and Cooldown

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Dig is a Move learned by Garchomp in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Dig, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using Dig.

Dig Effects and Stats

Dig Basic Information

Dig ImageDig
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 5 (Upgrade: Lv. 11)
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces Sand Attack
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Stun, Defense Up, SP Def Up
Cooldown 7.5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 531
Final Level Damage: 980
All Moves by Damage Dealt

Dig Effect

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Has the user burrow underground and move quickly in the designated direction, jumping out when it comes in contact with an opposing Pokemon or it has traveled a maximum distance. This jump deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throws them. Using this move increases the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. for a short time.

How to Use Dig

Combo with Earthquake for a Strong Entrance

Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Chasing Lucario with Dig

Dig is a dash move that gives Garchomp a window of invulnerability. This makes it a great initiator to close the gap between an enemy for a follow-up Earthquake after knocking the opponent upwards.

Counter Jungle on Easy Matchups

Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Counter Jungle with Dig

Using Dig lets Garchomp go through walls and other small obstacles. This gives Garchomp extra mobility for invading the enemy Jungle area and stealing EXP and points away from the enemy team.

Dig Patch History

1.4.1.3 Status increases have been reduced
1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 6 to lv. 5. Dig +: Level learned changed from lv. 12 to lv. 11
1.4.1.2 Move description text changed.
1.14.2.10 Damage increased by 10%.
1.18.2.7 Defense & Sp. Def buff duration increased from 3s to 4s. Cooldown reduced from 8s to 7.5s.
1.19.2.6 Throw duration decreased from 1s to 0.6s.

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Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

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List of Moves and Effects

All Garchomp Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
Dig Image Dig
Unite Move (ZL)

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