Shadow Drilbur Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Shadow Drilbur Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Drilbur can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Drilbur level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Mud Slap
Rock Tomb
7.10
31.8
2112.6s
4.57
2
Mud Slap
Dig
7.10
31.8
2112.6s
4.57
3
Mud Slap
Drill Run
7.10
31.8
2112.6s
4.57
4
Scratch
Rock Tomb
6.34
28.4
2365.0s
4.08
5
Scratch
Dig
6.34
28.4
2365.0s
4.08

6
Scratch
Drill Run
6.34
28.4
2365.0s
4.08

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Shadow Drilbur Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Drilbur in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#507 of 1141 · F Tier

Mud Slap

Drill Run

Rock Tomb

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shadow Drilbur PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shadow Drilbur moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Rock Tomb

Rock type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Shadow Drilbur Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Drilbur can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground- and Normal-type damage. Mud Slap matches Shadow Drilbur's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Mud Slap

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.4s

DPS

12.67

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Scratch

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: None
Resisted by: Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel

Compare fast moves

Mud Slap
19
13
1.5s
12.67
Scratch
6
4
0.5s
12

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Mud Slap	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Scratch	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Shadow Drilbur Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Drilbur can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground- and Rock-type damage. Dig and Drill Run match Shadow Drilbur's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Dig

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

100

Energy

-50

Duration

4.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 4.3s

DPE

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.4

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Drill Run

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.9s – 2.8s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Rock Tomb

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.8s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.5

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Compare charged moves

Dig
100
-50
4.5s
22.22
Drill Run
85
-50
3.0s
28.33
Rock Tomb
65
-50
3.0s
21.67

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Dig	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Drill Run	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Rock Tomb	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Drilbur carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

50,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Drilbur's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Mud Slap and Rock Tomb make up Shadow Drilbur's best raid moveset, dealing 7.1 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Drilbur for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Drilbur's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Mud Slap with Drill Run and Rock Tomb. Shadow Drilbur's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Drilbur learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Drilbur can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Shadow Drilbur's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Drilbur costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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