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Drilbur

Drilbur

#0529 in the National Pokédex • Mole Pokémon

Drilbur

#0529 in the National Pokédex • Mole Pokémon

Stats

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.

Swoobat

Excadrill

Drilbur normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Drilbur sprite

Shiny

Drilbur

Mole Pokémon

#0529
Ground

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Abilities

Sand RushSand ForceMold BreakerHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Resists

Electric

Poison

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Evolution

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

Drilbur

#0529

Level 31

Excadrill

Excadrill

#0530

Excadrill

Excadrill

#0530

Mega Evolution

Mega Excadrill

Mega Excadrill

#0530

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Scratches with sharp claws.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.

5Rapid SpinNormalPhysical5010040

A high-speed spinning attack.

8Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

Reduces the foe's accuracy.

12Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

Quickly scratches 2-5 times.

15Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

An attack that may up user's ATTACK.

19DigGroundPhysical8010010

1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

22Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

26SlashNormalPhysical7010020

Has a high criti­ cal hit ratio.

29Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

An attack that may cause flinching.

33EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

36Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A dance that in­ creases ATTACK.

40SandstormRockStatus--10

Inflicts damage every turn.

43Drill RunGroundPhysical809510

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

47FissureGroundPhysical-305

A ground-type, one-hit KO attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.
Class
Description
0CutNormalPhysical509530

Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

0StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

A powerful physi­ cal attack.

0ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A poison move with increasing damage.

0Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

0RestPsychicStatus--10

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

0SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.

0ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

0Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

An attack that may poison the foe.

0SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

0AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

0ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is based on loyalty.

0FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

0Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

The power varies with the POKéMON.

0Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

0FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

0Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

0Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

0Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

0FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

0Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

0X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

0Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

0RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

0BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

0ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

0Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

0EndureNormalStatus--10

Always leaves at least 1HP.

0Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.

0Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.

0High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE.

Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers SP. DEF.

Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Skull BashNormalPhysical13010010

1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack

SubmissionFightingPhysical808020

An attack that al­ so hurts the user.

Games

Games where Drilbur appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's Pokédex page.

Black & White

2010

Drilbur in Black & White
Shiny Drilbur in Black & White

Drilbur

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Pokémon GO

2016

Sword & Shield

2019

Scarlet & Violet

2022

#0528

Swoobat

#0530

Excadrill

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