Bunnelby is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Bunnelby is based on a rabbit. It creates its den by digging in the ground with its large, shovel-shaped ears. They are strong enough to chop right through thick tree roots.
Bunnelby evolves into Diggersby at level 20.
Bunnelby
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0659
Type
Normal
Species
Digging Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight
5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
Abilities
1. Pickup2. Cheek PouchHuge Power (hidden ability)
Local №
0010 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0048 (Sword/Shield)0013 (Legends: Z-A)
Training
EV yield
1 Speed
Catch rate
255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
47
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,599–3,855 steps)
Base stats
HP
38
186
280
Attack
36
69
188
Defense
38
72
192
Sp. Atk
32
62
179
Sp. Def
36
69
188
Speed
57
107
234
Total
237
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Bunnelby.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
2
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
0
Evolution chart
#0659 Bunnelby Normal(Level 20)#0660 Diggersby Normal · Ground
Bunnelby changes
In Generations 6-7, Bunnelby has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
XOmega Ruby
They use their large ears to dig burrows. They will dig the whole night through.
YAlpha Sapphire
It has ears like shovels. Digging holes strengthens its ears so much that they can sever thick roots effortlessly.
Sword
It excels at digging holes. Using its ears, it can dig a nest 33 feet deep in one night.
Shield
It’s very sensitive to danger. The sound of Corviknight’s flapping will have Bunnelby digging a hole to hide underground in moments.
Moves learned by Bunnelby
In other generations
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Sword/Shield
Moves learnt by level up
Bunnelby learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
1
Tackle
Normal
40
100
7
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
14
Quick Attack
Normal
40
100
24
Brutal Swing
Dark
60
100
28
Dig
Ground
80
100
32
Bounce
Flying
85
85
36
Take Down
Normal
90
85
40
Super Fang
Normal
—
90
44
Earthquake
Ground
100
100
Moves learnt by TM
Bunnelby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Headbutt
Normal
70
100
04
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
10
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
11
Bulk Up
Fighting
—
—
12
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
17
Protect
Normal
—
—
28
Dig
Ground
80
100
30
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
35
Endure
Normal
—
—
36
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
46
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
47
Agility
Psychic
—
—
52
Earth Power
Ground
90
100
53
Sludge Bomb
Poison
90
100
58
Iron Head
Steel
80
100
65
Stone Edge
Rock
100
80
69
Earthquake
Ground
100
100
73
Surf
Water
90
100
78
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
82
U-turn
Bug
70
100
85
Substitute
Normal
—
—
86
Wild Charge
Electric
90
100
88
Spikes
Ground
—
—
109
Facade
Normal
70
100
Moves learnt by level up
Bunnelby learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
1
Mud-Slap
Ground
20
100
3
Tackle
Normal
40
100
6
Laser Focus
Normal
—
—
9
Quick Attack
Normal
40
100
12
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
15
Flail
Normal
—
100
18
Double Kick
Fighting
30
100
21
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
24
Dig
Ground
80
100
27
Bounce
Flying
85
85
30
Take Down
Normal
90
85
33
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
36
Earthquake
Ground
100
100
39
Super Fang
Normal
—
90
Egg moves
Bunnelby learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bunnelby gen 8 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Defense Curl
Normal
—
—
Rollout
Rock
30
90
Moves learnt by TM
Bunnelby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
15
Dig
Ground
80
100
21
Rest
Psychic
—
—
22
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
23
Thief
Dark
60
100
24
Snore
Normal
50
100
25
Protect
Normal
—
—
31
Attract
Normal
—
100
32
Sandstorm
Rock
—
—
39
Facade
Normal
70
100
43
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
48
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
52
Bounce
Flying
85
85
53
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
56
U-turn
Bug
70
100
57
Payback
Dark
50
100
59
Fling
Dark
—
100
76
Round
Normal
60
100
81
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
Moves learnt by TR
Bunnelby is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
04
Surf
Water
90
100
10
Earthquake
Ground
100
100
12
Agility
Psychic
—
—
20
Substitute
Normal
—
—
22
Sludge Bomb
Poison
90
100
23
Spikes
Ground
—
—
26
Endure
Normal
—
—
27
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
31
Iron Tail
Steel
100
75
48
Bulk Up
Fighting
—
—
74
Iron Head
Steel
80
100
75
Stone Edge
Rock
100
80
77
Grass Knot
Grass
—
100
85
Work Up
Normal
—
—
86
Wild Charge
Electric
90
100
In other generations
6
7
8
9
Bunnelby sprites
Type
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
—
Shiny
—
—
—
See all Bunnelby sprites
Where to find Bunnelby
XY
Route 2, 3, 5, 22
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, North Lake Miloch
Brilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus
Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Bunnelby questions
What is a good LC moveset for Bunnelby?
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Other languages
English
Bunnelby
Japanese
ホルビー (Horubee)
German
Scoppel
French
Sapereau
Italian
Bunnelby
Spanish
Bunnelby
Korean
파르빗 (pareubit)
Chinese (Simplified)
掘掘兔
Chinese (Traditional)
掘掘兔
English
Digging Pokémon
Japanese
あなほりポケモン
German
Baugräber-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Fouisseur
Italian
Pokémon Scavabuche
Spanish
Pokémon Excavador
Korean
땅구멍파기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
挖洞宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
挖洞寶可夢
Name origin
bunny slang for ‘rabbit’, a small mammal with long ears tunnel to burrow underground #0658 Greninja #0660 Diggersby