I have spent more hours than I care to admit roaming the open world of Palworld, and while the game has drawn plenty of comparisons to other creature-collecting titles, its survival-crafting loop keeps pulling me back. One Pal that tested my patience for far too long was Digtoise. This drill-armed creature is not just a novelty; it is a mining powerhouse that can make my entire crafting pipeline faster. In 2026, Palworld still feels alive with fresh updates and shifting spawn habits, but my search for Digtoise has finally settled into a reliable routine. Here is exactly how I approach the hunt.

Why Digtoise Stays on My Team

Digtoise is one of those Pals that immediately changes how I manage resources. It carries a level 3 mining skill, which makes it highly efficient at breaking down rocks, gathering huge stones, and pulling out the ores I need for crafting. The drill crusher style of this Pal is perfect for base work; once I captured one, I noticed a big jump in my mining output. Instead of hammering away at every node myself, I can leave Digtoise on the job and focus on exploring, building, or hunting for other rare Pals.

Where I Find Digtoise

Unlike some Pals that seem to appear in one predictable area, Digtoise roams in a few different places. In my experience, it is not impossible to locate, but it can feel rare if I rush through the wrong biome. I have had the best luck searching across Palpagos Island and the desert stretches of the Galapagos Islands. The sandy dunes and rocky outcrops in those zones seem to match Digtoise's preference, especially around mineral deposits.

Search Area	Environment	My Notes
Palpagos Island	Rocky hills and sandy patches	Check around exposed stone and ore clusters
Galapagos Islands deserts	Sweeping dunes and sunbaked ground	Higher chance when I loop through the open desert

If I do not spot one immediately, I leave the area and return after a short while. Palworld often respawns creatures when I move far enough away or rest, and Digtoise follows that same pattern. I also try to avoid hugging the edge of the map too closely, because this Pal can be easy to miss when it is partially hidden behind dunes or rock formations.

Preparing My Capture Team

Digtoise is a Ground Element Pal, which means my best strategy is to bring Grass Element Pals into battle. Grass attacks hit Ground types effectively and help me wear down its health without needing to risk my own survival too much. My go-to team usually includes Mossanda for its bulk, Lifmunk for quick early damage, and Flopie when I want a smaller, mobile option. If I have other Grass Element allies available, I mix them in as well because the goal is to shorten the fight while keeping Digtoise alive.

Counter Pal	Element	Why I Use It
Mossanda	Grass	Can take hits and keep steady pressure
Lifmunk	Grass	Easy to obtain and fast enough to poke at Digtoise
Flopie	Grass	Compact and handy for quick skirmishes

Battle and Capture Flow

1. I approach Digtoise slowly and check the surrounding terrain so I have room to dodge.

2. I send out a Grass Element Pal and start attacking. I use its Grass moves to bring Digtoise's health down gradually.

3. I watch the health bar carefully. Digtoise needs to be weakened, not defeated, so I stop before the final blow.

4. While Digtoise is weak, I open my inventory and select a Pal Sphere. I throw it directly at the target.

5. I wait through the capture animation. After the completion time has elapsed, the sphere locks and Digtoise is added to my collection.

Extra Tips From My Hunts

• Bring more Pal Spheres than you think you need. A higher-tier sphere can make the capture smoother if you have saved some.

• Clear nearby aggressive Pals before starting the fight, because interruptions can ruin a capture attempt.

• If Digtoise knocks out your Grass attacker, fall back and reset rather than brute-forcing the fight.

• Pay attention to the Ground Element attacks. They can be telegraphed, so dodging gives you the window to counter.

Catching Digtoise may take a little patience, but the payoff is worth it. Once it is working at my base, mining stones and ores becomes dramatically less tedious. With the right Grass Element counters and a good loop through the Palpagos Island and Galapagos Islands deserts, I can reliably bring one home. I recommend making the trip as soon as you have a few solid spheres and a Grass Pal or two ready to fight.