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Pokédex Page for Drilbur
This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Drilbur, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Drilbur is not available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl and cannot be used in or sent to those versions.
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Height: 1'0" (0.3m) Weight: 18.7 lbs. (8.5 kg) Gender Ratio: 50%50% Egg Groups: Field EXP At Lv. 100: 1,000,000 EV Yield: 1 Attack Base EXP: 66 Catch Rate: 120 Base Happiness: 70
Drilbur's Abilities
Here are what abilities Drilbur can possibly have, along with their effects. Sand Rush Doubles Drilbur's Speed while the weather is sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Drilbur. Sand Force Drilbur's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves do 30% more damage in a sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Drilbur. Mold Breaker Drilbur's moves are not affected or blocked by the target's Ability.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Drilbur's weakness and resistance is to various types. 2× WATERGRASSICE ½ POISONROCK immune ELECTRIC
Drilbur's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Drilbur evolves from or into, along with its evolution method. Drilbur starting form Excadrill at level 31
Drilbur's Moves in Sword & Shield
Enable move tooltips? Below is a list of all of the moves that Drilbur can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Drilbur learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv.
Move
Type
Category
Power
Acc.%
PP
Target
Info
1
Mud-Slap100% chance of lowering the target's Accuracy by one stage.
GROUND
20
100%
10
One Target
?
1
Rapid SpinDoes damage and removes entry hazards such as Spikes, Stealth Rock, etc.
NORMAL
50
100%
40
One Target
?
4
ScratchDamages the target.
NORMAL
40
100%
35
One Target
?
8
Hone ClawsRaises Drilbur's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
DARK
--
--
15
User
?
12
Fury SwipesHits the target two to five times in a row.
NORMAL
18
80%
15
One Target
?
16
Metal ClawHas a 10% chance of raising Drilbur's Attack by one stage.
STEEL
50
95%
35
One Target
?
20
SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for 5 turns.
ROCK
--
--
10
Entire Field
?
24
Crush Claw50% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
NORMAL
75
95%
10
One Target
?
28
Rock SlideHas a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.
ROCK
75
90%
10
Nearby Enemies
?
32
DigCan't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn.
GROUND
80
100%
10
One Target
?
36
Swords DanceRaises Drilbur's Attack by two stages.
NORMAL
--
--
20
User
?
40
Drill RunHas a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
GROUND
80
95%
10
One Target
?
44
EarthquakeDoes double damage against targets using Dig.
GROUND
100
100%
10
All But Self
?
48
FissureKnocks out the target. Fails against higher-level Pokémon.
GROUND
varies
30%
5
One Target
?
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Drilbur can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM
Move
Type
Category
Power
Acc.%
PP
Target
Info
TM15
DigCan't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn.
GROUND
80
100%
10
One Target
?
TM21
RestDrilbur restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
--
--
10
User
?
TM22
Rock SlideHas a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.
ROCK
75
90%
10
Nearby Enemies
?
TM24
SnoreCan only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.
NORMAL
50
100%
15
One Target
?
TM25
ProtectProtects Drilbur from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
--
--
10
User
?
TM31
AttractInfatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
--
100%
15
One Target
?
TM32
SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for 5 turns.
ROCK
--
--
10
Entire Field
?
TM39
FacadeDoes double damage if Drilbur is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
70
100%
20
One Target
?
TM43
Brick BreakBreaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.
FIGHTING
75
100%
15
One Target
?
TM48
Rock Tomb100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.
ROCK
60
95%
15
One Target
?
TM49
Sand TombTraps the target for 4–5 turns, preventing them from switching or fleeing and also doing 1/8 max HP after every turn.
GROUND
35
85%
15
One Target
?
TM53
Mud Shot100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.
GROUND
55
95%
15
One Target
?
TM59
FlingThrows Drilbur's held item. Type and power depend on the item.
DARK
varies
100%
10
One Target
?
TM65
Shadow ClawHas a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
GHOST
70
100%
15
One Target
?
TM76
RoundDeals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.
NORMAL
60
100%
15
One Target
?
TM81
Bulldoze100% chance of lowering all nearby Pokémon's Speed by one stage.
GROUND
60
100%
20
All But Self
?
TR Moves
Here are all of the moves that Drilbur can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
TR
Move
Type
Category
Power
Acc.%
PP
Target
Info
TR00
Swords DanceRaises Drilbur's Attack by two stages.
NORMAL
--
--
20
User
?
TR10
EarthquakeDoes double damage against targets using Dig.
GROUND
100
100%
10
All But Self
?
TR20
SubstituteCosts 25% of Drilbur's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
--
--
10
User
?
TR22
Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
90
100%
10
One Target
?
TR26
EndureWill survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
--
--
10
User
?
TR27
Sleep TalkCan only be used while asleep. Uses one of Drilbur's moves at random.
NORMAL
--
--
10
User
?
TR46
Iron DefenseRaises Drilbur's Defense by two stages.
STEEL
--
--
15
User
?
TR57
Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
80
100%
20
One Target
?
TR60
X-ScissorDamages the target.
BUG
80
100%
15
One Target
?
TR67
Earth Power10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GROUND
90
100%
10
One Target
?
TR76
Stealth RockSets floating rocks on the enemy's field. Does 1/8 max HP to enemies that switch in. Weakness/resistance to Rock affects this damage.
ROCK
--
--
20
Enemy Field
?
TR87
Drill RunHas a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
GROUND
80
95%
10
One Target
?
TR94
High HorsepowerDamages the target.
GROUND
95
95%
10
One Target
?
Egg Moves
Here are all of the moves that Drilbur can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Drilbur.
Move
Type
Category
Power
Acc.%
PP
Target
Info
EGG
Metal SoundLowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
STEEL
--
85%
40
One Target
?
EGG
SubmissionDrilbur takes 25% of Submission's damage as recoil damage.
FIGHTING
80
80%
20
One Target
?
EGG
SlashHas a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
NORMAL
70
100%
20
One Target
?
Move Tutor Moves
Here are all of the moves that Drilbur can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.
Move
Type
Category
Power
Acc.%
PP
Target
Info
TUTOR
Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.
GROUND
70
100%
10
One Target
?
Drilbur's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Drilbur's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Drilbur's Nature.By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Drilbur is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
If you're looking for where to find Drilbur, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Drilbur in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Drilbur in the Wild
Galar Mine
Overworld Encounters
Any Weather
10%
Lv. 11-14
Random Encounters
Any Weather
10%
Lv. 11-15
Stony Wilderness
Random Encounters
Norm.
Over.
Rain
Strm.
Sun
Snow
Bliz.
Sand.
Fog
--
--
--
--
10%
--
--
30%
--
Lv. 26-28
Lv. 26-28
Dusty Bowl
Overworld Encounters
Norm.
Over.
Rain
Strm.
Sun
Snow
Bliz.
Sand.
Fog
--
--
--
--
10%
--
--
35%
--
Lv. 42-47
Lv. 42-47
Giant's Mirror
Overworld Encounters
Norm.
Over.
Rain
Strm.
Sun
Snow
Bliz.
Sand.
Fog
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
35%
--
Lv. 28-30
Hammerlocke Hills
Random Encounters
Norm.
Over.
Rain
Strm.
Sun
Snow
Bliz.
Sand.
Fog
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
15%
--
Lv. 28-30
Giant's Cap
Random Encounters
Norm.
Over.
Rain
Strm.
Sun
Snow
Bliz.
Sand.
Fog
--
--
--
--
20%
--
--
30%
--
Lv. 26-28
Lv. 26-28
Pokédex Entries for Drilbur
Generation 8 Pokédex Entries
Sword It brings its claws together and whirls around at high speed before rushing toward its prey. Shield It's a digger, using its claws to burrow through the ground. It causes damage to vegetable crops, so many farmers have little love for it.
Generation 6 Pokédex Entries
XOmega Ruby It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed. YAlpha Sapphire By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph.
Generation 5 Pokédex Entries
Black It can dig through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. It could give a car running aboveground a good race. White It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed. Black 2White 2 By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph.
Pokédex Page for Drilbur 
50%50% 
Egg Groups: Field EXP At Lv. 100: 1,000,000 EV Yield: 1 Attack Base EXP: 66 Catch Rate: 120 Base Happiness: 70 
Excadrill at level 31 
Norm.
Over.
Rain
Strm.
Sun
Snow
Bliz.
Sand.
Fog