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Team Rocket's Dugtrio

Team Rocket's Dugtrio

Type
POKEMON
HP
100
Energy Type
F
Stage
STAGE1
Retreat Cost
C
Weakness
G×2
Regulation Mark
I
Rarity
UNCOMMON
Illustrator
KEIICHIRO ITO
Set
Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC)
Number
101/217

Abilities

Holes

Whenever your opponent's Active Pokémon moves to the Bench during their turn, place 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.

Attacks

FCMud Shot
50

In battle, it digs through the ground and strikes the unsuspecting foe from an unexpected direction.

Reprints (1)

Team Rocket's Dugtrio
ASC 239

Rulings (2)

If Battle Cage is in play, what happens if my opponent switches or retreats their Active Pokemon to the bench while I have a Team Rocket's Dugtrio with the "Holes" Ability in play?

Their Pokemon is on the bench when the Ability is applied, so it takes no damage counters thanks to Battle Cage.

HolesBattle Cage
Source: Ascending Heroes FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2026-01-22)Jan 22, 2026Compendium →

If I have two Team Rocket's Dugtrio with the "Holes" Ability in play and my opponent Retreats their Active Pokemon, do they place 2 or 4 damage counters on it?

They place 4 damage counters. The Ability can stack.

Holes
Source: Ascending Heroes FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2026-01-22)Jan 22, 2026Compendium →