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.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Drilbur for 45 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 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Quake from Mud-Slap | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Strike from Scratch | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
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
Top Drilbur counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Drilbur Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
154 |
| Defense |
|
85 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
| Level 50 | 142 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |