Drilbur

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Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ground-type Pokémon, Drilbur is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

Drilbur's maximum Combat Power stat is 1555 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Mud-Slap / Drill Run. Drilbur encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Drilbur is available! ✨

Drilbur Stats and Max CP

154 ATK
85 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1555 CP
Lvl 40
1376 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
983 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
786 CP
Lvl 15 Research
589 CP

Drilbur's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GroundGround-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Drilbur Type Chart

Drilbur takes increased damage from:Drilbur takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Drilbur takes reduced damage from:Drilbur takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Mud-Slap + Drill Run

Drilbur's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Drill Run, with 7.01 DPS and 55.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Drilbur ranks #216 (F Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GroundMud-Slap GroundDrill Run 7.0155.55.33
      2.GroundMud-Slap GroundDig 6.7653.55.14
      3.NormalScratch GroundDrill Run 6.5752.04.99
      4.NormalScratch GroundDig 6.3550.34.83
      5.GroundMud-Slap RockRock Tomb 6.3150.04.80
      6.NormalScratch RockRock Tomb 5.8746.54.46

      Fast Attacks

      • GroundMud-SlapDamage19Energy13Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage19
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage11
        Energy10

        Effects
        Mud-Slap has no special effects.
        See Mud-Slap details page ↗
      • NormalScratchDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Scratch has no special effects.
        See Scratch details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • GroundDigDamage100Energy50Duration4.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Dig
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.5s
        Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dig has no special effects.
        See Dig details page ↗
      • GroundDrill RunDamage85Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Drill Run
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.9s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy40

        Effects
        Drill Run has no special effects.
        See Drill Run details page ↗
      • RockRock TombDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Rock Tomb details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Drilbur's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Drilbur's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Drilbur has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Drilbur in the meta

      Drilbur in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Its low stats just don't cut it for PvE—better to evolve it instead 💥.

      ⚔️ Raids – This mole better stay underground because it gets buried by any Raid Boss 🪦.

      🛡️ GymsNah, you don't.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🧸 Little CupDrilbur can flex its claws to an extent in the Little Cup, taking advantage of the new and shiny Mud-Slap to deal considerable damage along with Drill Run and coverage with Rock Tomb 💯. However, it's too squishy overall, and that holds it back from legit dominance.

      🔵 Great League – It’s verrrrryyyyy bad here 😭.

      🟡 Ultra LeagueStop. Don’t even think about it ❌.

      🟣 Master LeagueBe patient and EVOLVE IT ‼️.

      Pokédex information

      Unova
      Pokédex Number#529
      Height0.3 m
      Weight8.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 5
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Drilbur family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Drilbur in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Drilbur Pokémon GODrilbur
      Excadrill Pokémon GOExcadrill
      Dynamax Drilbur Pokémon GODynamax Drilbur
      Dynamax Excadrill Pokémon GODynamax Excadrill
      Mega Excadrill Pokémon GOMega Excadrill
      Shadow Drilbur Pokémon GOShadow Drilbur
      Shadow Excadrill Pokémon GOShadow Excadrill
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Drilbur scaled to 0.33647058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Drilbur scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Drilbur scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmDrilbur scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Drilbur scaled to 0.5588235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

      Drilbur's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Drilbur in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.525 m
      1′06″1′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Drilbur CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Drilbur's has 1555 max CP (at Level 50). A Drilbur obtained from Raids can be encountered from 732 CP to 786 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 916 CP to 983 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Drilbur can be found in the 549 CP to 589 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1555 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch549 CP - 589 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs732 CP - 786 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids732 CP - 786 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      916 CP - 983 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Drilbur Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      119 CP261 CP3102 CP
      4144 CP5185 CP6227 CP
      7268 CP8310 CP9351 CP
      10393 CP11432 CP12471 CP
      13511 CP14550 CP15589 CP
      16629 CP17668 CP18707 CP
      19747 CP20786 CP21825 CP
      22865 CP23904 CP24943 CP
      25983 CP261022 CP271061 CP
      281101 CP291140 CP301179 CP
      311199 CP321219 CP331238 CP
      341258 CP351277 CP361297 CP
      371317 CP381336 CP391356 CP
      401376 CP411393 CP421411 CP
      431428 CP441446 CP451464 CP
      461482 CP471500 CP481519 CP
      491537 CP501555 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Drilbur

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Drilbur's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Drilbur.

      Ground Ground

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Drilbur Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Drilbur Candy296 Drilbur Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Drilbur Candy10 Drilbur Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Drilbur Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Drilbur Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Drilbur Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Drilbur Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Drilbur Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Drilbur Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Drilbur Candy-

      Drilbur Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Drilbur from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Drilbur in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Drilbur Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Drilbur Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Drilbur Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Drilbur Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Drilbur Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Drilbur Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Drilbur Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Drilbur Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Drilbur Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Drilbur Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Drilbur Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Drilbur Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Drilbur Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Drilbur Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Drilbur Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Drilbur Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Drilbur Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Drilbur Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Drilbur Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Drilbur Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Drilbur Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Drilbur Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Drilbur Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Drilbur Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Drilbur Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Drilbur Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Drilbur Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Drilbur Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Drilbur Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Drilbur Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Drilbur Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Drilbur Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Drilbur Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Drilbur Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Drilbur Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Drilbur Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Drilbur Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Drilbur Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Drilbur Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Drilbur Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Drilbur Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Drilbur Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Drilbur Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Drilbur Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Drilbur Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Drilbur Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Drilbur Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Drilbur Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Drilbur Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Drilbur Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Drilbur Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Drilbur Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Drilbur Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Drilbur Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Drilbur Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Drilbur Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Drilbur Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Drilbur Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Drilbur Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Drilbur Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Drilbur Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Drilbur Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Drilbur Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Drilbur Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Drilbur Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Drilbur Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Drilbur Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Drilbur Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Drilbur Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Drilbur Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Drilbur Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Drilbur Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Drilbur Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Drilbur Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Drilbur Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Drilbur Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Drilbur Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Drilbur Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Drilbur Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Drilbur Candy XL280,000304 Drilbur Candy10 Drilbur Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Drilbur Candy XL290,000304 Drilbur Candy20 Drilbur Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Drilbur Candy XL301,000304 Drilbur Candy30 Drilbur Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Drilbur Candy XL312,000304 Drilbur Candy40 Drilbur Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Drilbur Candy XL323,000304 Drilbur Candy52 Drilbur Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Drilbur Candy XL334,000304 Drilbur Candy64 Drilbur Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Drilbur Candy XL346,000304 Drilbur Candy76 Drilbur Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Drilbur Candy XL358,000304 Drilbur Candy88 Drilbur Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Drilbur Candy XL370,000304 Drilbur Candy103 Drilbur Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Drilbur Candy XL382,000304 Drilbur Candy118 Drilbur Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Drilbur Candy XL395,000304 Drilbur Candy133 Drilbur Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Drilbur Candy XL408,000304 Drilbur Candy148 Drilbur Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Drilbur Candy XL421,000304 Drilbur Candy165 Drilbur Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Drilbur Candy XL434,000304 Drilbur Candy182 Drilbur Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Drilbur Candy XL448,000304 Drilbur Candy199 Drilbur Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Drilbur Candy XL462,000304 Drilbur Candy216 Drilbur Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Drilbur Candy XL476,000304 Drilbur Candy236 Drilbur Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Drilbur Candy XL490,000304 Drilbur Candy256 Drilbur Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Drilbur Candy XL505,000304 Drilbur Candy276 Drilbur Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Drilbur Candy XL520,000304 Drilbur Candy296 Drilbur Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Drilbur

      Drilbur high resolution sprites

      Drilbur Pokédex entries

      Unova

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Drilbur’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Ground-type Pokémon, Drilbur is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Drilbur in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Drilbur in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Drill Run. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.008 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 55.525.

      How does Drilbur perform in Raids?

      Drilbur's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Drilbur rank as a Ground-type attacker?

      Drilbur is an F-Tier Ground-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Drilbur?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Drilbur: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

      What is Drilbur’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Drilbur’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1376 CP and 1555 CP at Level 50.

      Can Drilbur be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Drilbur can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Drilbur Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Drilbur can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.