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Drilbur in Pokémon Black & White

#35 in the Unova Pokédex • Mole Pokémon

Drilbur in the National Pokédex
Drilbur sprite

Normal

Shiny Drilbur sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Ground

Category

Mole Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0529

Pokédex

#35

Drilbur in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Drilbur, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Unova #35
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
66

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Drilbur

Drilbur

#35

Level 31

Excadrill

Excadrill

#36

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1020%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1020%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1110%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1110%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1210%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1210%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds135%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds135%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds134%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds134%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds131%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds131%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B1F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2420%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2510%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds2610%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds275%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds274%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Chargestone Cave

Chargestone Cave (B2F)

Walking in dust clouds271%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Twist Mountain

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1020%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1020%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1110%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1110%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1210%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds1210%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds135%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds135%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds134%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds134%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds131%

-

Wellspring Cave

Walking in dust clouds131%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Mistralton Cave

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2820%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds2910%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds3010%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds315%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds314%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Guidance Chamber

Walking in dust clouds311%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartMud Sport

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Ground--15
5Rapid Spin

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Normal2010040
8Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
12Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

Normal188015
15Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535
19Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
22Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
26Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
29Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
33Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
36Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
40Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
43Drill Run

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

Ground809510
47Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Ground-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Crush Claw

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

Normal759510
Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010
Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
Metal Sound

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel-8540
Rapid Spin

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Normal2010040
Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.

Normal908520
Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal10010015
Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

Fighting808025

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

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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