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Drilbur (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ground type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves into Excadrill starting at level 31.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Drilbur is a mole-like Pokémon that has a short, wide body with two small, ovoid feet with three toes each. Its body is mostly black, but has a jagged, navy blue stripe that runs diagonally around its torso from its left shoulder. It is connected at the bottom to another stripe, which extends around the base of its torso. It has a white face with a long snout, tipped by its pink nose. Its eyes are at the base of its nose on either side. Drilbur's arms are wide and thin with a blue spot on its palms. It lacks traditional hands, as its arms form directly into its three, extremely large claws. It has a very small, stubby tail.

Drilbur can straighten its body and align its claws forward, allowing it to spin like a drill and dig through the ground. It is able to dig at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h). As seen in both the manga and the anime, Drilbur has no issues being around humans and can be very friendly. Many farmers dislike Dribur due to it causing destruction to their vegetable crops.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Pokémon spinoffs[]

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Drilbur first appear where they are guarding the entrance to the Drilbur Coal Mine. The player and partner are able to skip past them. They later reappeared when Gabite called for reinforcements but they refused to battle.

In the anime []

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

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


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Wellspring Cave, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Twist Mountain (Dust cloud)
Pokémon White
Wellspring Cave, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Twist Mountain (Dust cloud)
Pokémon Black 2
Relic Passage, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave (Dust cloud)
Pokémon White 2
Relic Passage, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave (Dust cloud)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed Excadrill
Pokémon Y
Breed Excadrill
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Breed Excadrill
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Breed Excadrill


Evolution[]

Drilbur
Reach level 31.
Excadrill
PKMN529 PKMN530

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 85
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 68
Total 328

Moveset[]

Main article: Drilbur/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Drilbur was revealed on Oha Suta on June 27, 2010.
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