Drilbur
Drilbur is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0529 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Species | Mole Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sand Rush 2. Sand Force Mold Breaker (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0035 (Black/White) 0076 (Black 2/White 2) 0166 (Sword/Shield) 0099 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 68 | 126 | 258 | |
| Total | 328 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Drilbur changes
- In Generations 5-7, Drilbur has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | It can dig through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. It could give a car running aboveground a good race. |
|---|---|
| White | It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. |
| Sword | It brings its claws together and whirls around at high speed before rushing toward its prey. |
| Shield | It’s a digger, using its claws to burrow through the ground. It causes damage to vegetable crops, so many farmers have little love for it. |
Moves learned by Drilbur
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Drilbur learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 4 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 12 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 20 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 24 | Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
| 28 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 32 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 44 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 48 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Drilbur learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Drilbur gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Drilbur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 31 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 106 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
| 223 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Drilbur learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 4 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 12 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 20 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 24 | Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
| 28 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 32 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 44 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 48 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Drilbur learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Drilbur gen 8 learnset page.
Move Tutor moves
Drilbur can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Drilbur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Drilbur is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 87 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 |
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Drilbur sprites
- See all Drilbur sprites
Where to find Drilbur
| Black White |
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Wellspring Cave, Twist Mountain |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Relic Passage |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Excadrill |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Dusty Bowl, Galar Mine, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Drilbur questions
Other languages
| English | Drilbur |
|---|---|
| Japanese | モグリュー (Mogurew) |
| German | Rotomurf |
| French | Rototaupe |
| Italian | Drilbur |
| Spanish | Drilbur |
| Korean | 두더류 (dudeoryu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 螺钉地鼠 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 螺釘地鼠 |
| English |
Mole Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | もぐらポケモン |
| German | Maulwurf-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Taupe |
| Italian | Pokémon Talpa |
| Spanish | Pokémon Topo |
| Korean | 두더지포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鼹鼠宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鼴鼠寶可夢 |
Name origin
- drill
- device for making holes
- burrow
- dig underground


