Drilbur

#35 in the Black and White Pokédex • Mole Pokémon

Drilbur

#35 in the Black and White Pokédex • Mole Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

230

324

Attack

157

295

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

174

Sp. Def

207

Speed

126

258

Total

328

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Swoobat

Excadrill

Normal

Shiny

Drilbur

Mole Pokémon

#35

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Drilbur takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Unova #35
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	66

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this 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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Drilbur #35	Level 31	Excadrill #36

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

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%	-

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%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		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.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.

		Class				Description
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.
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.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	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.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

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