Drilbur (#0529) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk8581–150157–295

Def4040–10176–196

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe6865–132126–258

Total328Higher than 26% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 68). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+132Max120No SP88Min79Scarf198Tailwind264

At max Speed, Drilbur outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Sand Rush
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sand Force
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Mold BreakerHidden ability
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.82% of teams · rank #54 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 156 Atk / 116 Def / 212 Spe
Tera Type: Poison

Rapid Spin
Rock Slide
Earthquake
Stealth Rock

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.65%
Rated 1500+1.81%
Rated 1630+0.82%
Rated 1760+0.49%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.82%

Moves

Rapid Spin99.2%
Rock Slide74.6%
Earthquake67%
Stealth Rock65.5%
Swords Dance33.4%
High Horsepower33%
X-Scissor14.4%
Poison Jab11.1%
Shadow Claw0.7%
Brick Break0.7%

Items

Eviolite80.4%
Life Orb17.5%
Sitrus Berry1%
Choice Band0.5%
Focus Sash0.4%
Assault Vest0.2%

Abilities

79.6%
20.4%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 156 Atk / 116 Def / 212 Spe46.2%
Jolly 236 Atk / 36 Def / 212 Spe15.1%
Jolly 236 Atk / 212 Spe15%
Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 SpD12.5%
Jolly 36 HP / 236 Atk / 212 Spe2.2%

Tera types

Poison29%
Ground24.2%
Bug14.4%
Flying9.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0529DrilburGround
1. Level 31#0530ExcadrillGroundSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

4ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

8Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

16Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

20SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

24Crush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10

28Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

32DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

36Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

40Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

44EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

48FissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 37

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 2

EggMetal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Mole Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#035Updated Unova#076Galar#166Blueberry#099Lumiose#120

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.
Shield
It brings its claws together and whirls around at high speed before rushing toward its prey.
Sword
By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed.
White · X · Omega Ruby
It can dig through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. It could give a car running aboveground a good race.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: モグリュー
Japanese (romaji): Mogurew
Korean: 두더류
Chinese (Traditional): 螺釘地鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 螺钉地鼠
French: Rototaupe
German: Rotomurf
Spanish: Drilbur
Italian: Drilbur

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 66
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60

Sword 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60

White 2 8 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 25–28
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Guidance ChamberWalking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30
Mistralton CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30
Relic Tunnel (Castelia Sewers entrance)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 16–19
Relic Tunnel (PWT entrance)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30
Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30

Black 2 8 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 25–28
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Guidance ChamberWalking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30
Mistralton CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30
Relic Tunnel (Castelia Sewers entrance)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 16–19
Relic Tunnel (PWT entrance)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30
Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 27–30

White 7 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 24–27
Guidance ChamberWalking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Mistralton CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Twist MountainWalking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Wellspring CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 10–13

Black 7 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 24–27
Guidance ChamberWalking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Mistralton CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Twist MountainWalking in dust clouds · Lv 28–31
Wellspring CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 10–13