Drilbur
#529 (Unova)
Best moveset for Drilbur
The best moves for Drilbur are Mud-Slap and Drill Run when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Scratch and Drill Run deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Drilbur family. Drilbur evolves into Excadrill for 50 Candy.
Game images
Drilbur, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Drilbur is a Ground Pokémon. It is weak to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Drilbur's best moveset is Mud-Slap & Drill Run and it has a Max CP of 1,555. Drilbur evolves into Excadrill.
About
"By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Mud-Slap | 19 | 15.2 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Drill Run | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Rock Tomb | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Drill Run
34 DPS
|
8.3 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Drill Run
34 DPS
|
7.8 | 94% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Dig
26.7 DPS
|
7.7 | 93% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.6 | 91% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Dig
26.7 DPS
|
7.4 | 89% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7 | 84% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 DPS
|
6.7 | 81% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 DPS
|
6.3 | 76% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6 | 72% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.5 | 66% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Drilbur?
Drilbur is weak to Water, Grass and Ice moves.
The best counter to Drilbur is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Mega Greninja, Mega Sceptile and White Kyurem.
The top Drilbur counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 96% | |
| White Kyurem | 96% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
154 |
| Defense |
|
85 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
589 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
786 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,179 |
|
Level 40 |
1,376 |
|
Level 50 |
1,555 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 983 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,277 |