Drilbur
#35 in the Black and White Pokédex • Mole Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It can dig through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. It could give a car running aboveground a good race.
Pokémon White
It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Drilbur #35 | Level 31 |  Excadrill #36 |
Pokémon Black
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 10 | 20% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 10 | 20% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 11 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 11 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 12 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 12 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 5% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 5% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 4% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 4% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 1% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 1% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Pokémon White
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 24 | 20% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 25 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 26 | 10% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 5% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 4% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F) | Walking in dust clouds | 27 | 1% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Twist Mountain | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 10 | 20% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 10 | 20% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 11 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 11 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 12 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 12 | 10% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 5% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 5% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 4% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 4% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 1% | - |
Wellspring Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 13 | 1% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 28 | 20% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 29 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 30 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 5% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 4% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in dust clouds | 31 | 1% | - |
Normal
Shiny
Drilbur
Mole Pokémon
HP
60
Attack
85
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
45
Speed
68
Total
328
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Mud Sport | |  Status | - | - | 15 | The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| 5 | Rapid Spin | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| 8 | Mud-Slap | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| 12 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| 15 | Metal Claw |  | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| 19 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| 22 | Hone Claws |  | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| 26 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 29 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| 33 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| 36 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 40 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| 43 | Drill Run | | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 47 | Fissure | | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush Claw | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense. |
| Earth Power | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Iron Defense | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Metal Sound | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Rapid Spin | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| Rock Climb | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target. |
| Skull Bash | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Submission |  | Physical | 80 | 80 | 25 | The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM56 | Fling | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |  | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor |  | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
Sand Rush
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in a sandstorm.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sand Force
Ability Slot 2
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Mold Breaker
Hidden Ability
Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.