Shadow Drilbur
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Shadow Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,376 CP and is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Drill Run. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Drilbur Stats and Max CP
Shadow Drilbur's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Shadow Drilbur Type Chart
Shadow Drilbur takes increased damage from:
Grass160.0%
Ice160.0%
Water160.0%
Shadow Drilbur takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Poison62.5%
Rock62.5%Shadow Drilbur best moveset
Fast Attacks
Mud-Slap
19
13
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 19 Energy 13 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 1.5s Damage window 1.3s - 1.4s Trainer Battles Damage 11 Energy 10 Effects Mud-Slap has no special effects.See Mud-Slap details page ↗ 
Scratch640.5sType effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 4 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 4 Effects Scratch has no special effects.See Scratch details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Dig100504.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
- Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 4.5s Damage window 2.6s - 4.3s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 50 Effects Dig has no special effects.See Dig details page ↗ - Drill Run85503.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
- Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.9s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 40 Effects Drill Run has no special effects.See Drill Run details page ↗ - Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 10 Energy 33 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 10 Energy 70 Effects Frustration has no special effects.See Frustration details page ↗ 
Rock Tomb65503.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Bug
- Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
Fighting
Ground- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 50 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 75 Energy 50 Effects 
SpecialRock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Rock Tomb details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Shadow Drilbur's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Drilbur's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Drilbur has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Drilbur CP Chart
Shadow Drilbur reaches a maximum of 1,376 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 691–786 CP, rising to 864–983 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 549–589 CP.
 Max CP | 1376 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 549 CP - 589 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 732 CP - 786 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 691 CP - 786 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 864 CP - 983 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
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- 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Shadow Drilbur Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 CP | 2 | 61 CP | 3 | 102 CP |
| 4 | 144 CP | 5 | 185 CP | 6 | 227 CP |
| 7 | 268 CP | 8 | 310 CP | 9 | 351 CP |
| 10 | 393 CP | 11 | 432 CP | 12 | 471 CP |
| 13 | 511 CP | 14 | 550 CP | 15 | 589 CP |
| 16 | 629 CP | 17 | 668 CP | 18 | 707 CP |
| 19 | 747 CP | 20 | 786 CP | 21 | 825 CP |
| 22 | 865 CP | 23 | 904 CP | 24 | 943 CP |
| 25 | 983 CP | 26 | 1022 CP | 27 | 1061 CP |
| 28 | 1101 CP | 29 | 1140 CP | 30 | 1179 CP |
| 31 | 1199 CP | 32 | 1219 CP | 33 | 1238 CP |
| 34 | 1258 CP | 35 | 1277 CP | 36 | 1297 CP |
| 37 | 1317 CP | 38 | 1336 CP | 39 | 1356 CP |
| 40 | 1376 CP | 41 | 1393 CP | 42 | 1411 CP |
| 43 | 1428 CP | 44 | 1446 CP | 45 | 1464 CP |
| 46 | 1482 CP | 47 | 1500 CP | 48 | 1519 CP |
| 49 | 1537 CP | 50 | 1555 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #529 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 5 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
- Drilbur evolves into Excadrill which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Drilbur
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Drilbur
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Drilbur's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Drilbur.
Ground
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 624,000 | 406  | 360  |
| LVL 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| LVL 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| LVL 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| LVL 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| LVL 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| LVL 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| LVL 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Drilbur Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Drilbur from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Drilbur in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Drilbur family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Drilbur in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Drilbur
Excadrill
Dynamax Drilbur
Dynamax Excadrill
Mega Excadrill
Shadow Drilbur
Shadow ExcadrillSize information
No size information available for this Pokémon
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Shadow Drilbur
Regular Shadow Drilbur
Shiny Shadow DrilburShadow Drilbur high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Drilbur. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Shadow Drilbur Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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 2, White 2 | By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. |
| X, Omega Ruby | It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. |
| 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. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Shadow Drilbur’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Drilbur is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.
What are the best moves for Shadow Drilbur in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Shadow Drilbur in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Drill Run. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.48 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 62.927.
How does Shadow Drilbur perform in Raids?
Shadow Drilbur's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Shadow Drilbur rank as a Ground-type attacker?
Shadow Drilbur is an F-Tier Ground-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.
What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Drilbur?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Drilbur: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
What is Shadow Drilbur’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Shadow Drilbur’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1376 CP and 1555 CP at Level 50.
Can Shadow Drilbur be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Drilbur can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Shadow Drilbur Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Drilbur cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.