Diglett’s Cave Gold & Silver · Kanto landmark
Diglett's Cave is a long tunnel dug by wild Diglett, linking Vermilion City with Route 2 near Pewter City. The Vermilion entrance is blocked by a sleeping Snorlax until you wake it. Inside you will find almost nothing but Diglett and Dugtrio.
- Wild Pokémon
- 2
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 0
Connects to: Vermilion City · Route 2
Diglett’s Cave on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Diglett | Ground | 13–19 | 90% | 90% | 90% |
 Dugtrio | Ground | 19–29 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each time of day: morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–17:59, night 18:00–3:59 (grass and caves 30/30/20/10/5/4/1, surfing 60/30/10, Old Rod 70/15/15, Good Rod 35/35/20/10, Super Rod 40/30/20/10). Where Gold and Silver differ, a cell shows both (G and S); a version tag means the Pokémon only appears in that version here. Version exclusives · Where to find every Pokémon.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Max Revive | Hidden |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- A Snorlax sleeps in front of the Vermilion City entrance; tune your Pokégear to the Poké Flute channel next to it to wake it for a level 50 battle.
- You need the EXPN Card from the Lavender Radio Tower to pick up the Poké Flute channel.
- Dugtrio here range from level 19 to 29, making this the best place to catch one.
- A Max Revive is hidden in the cave, so bring an Itemfinder.
- Repel helps if you just want to pass through, as Diglett appear constantly.
Walkthrough: Part 17: Diglett's Cave to Pewter City and Brock
FAQ
How do you wake the Snorlax in Pokémon Gold and Silver?
Get the EXPN Card from the Lavender Radio Tower, then use the Pokégear radio on the Poké Flute channel while standing next to Snorlax outside Diglett's Cave in Vermilion City.
Where do you catch Dugtrio in Gold and Silver?
In Diglett's Cave, at levels 19 to 29.
What items are in Diglett's Cave?
A hidden Max Revive.
Where does Diglett's Cave lead?
It connects Vermilion City with Route 2, north of Viridian City.
What Pokémon can you catch in Diglett’s Cave in Gold and Silver?
2 species: Diglett, Dugtrio.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions and all three times of day, fishing, Headbutt and Rock Smash tables, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokegold decompilation (pret/pokegold ef0201d8da). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the Johto and Kanto maps are drawn from the game’s own Pokégear graphics (listed on the image gallery).