drilbur

Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Rush: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.
• Sand Force: Boosts the power of Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves by 30% during a sandstorm.
• Mold Breaker (Hidden Ability): Allows moves to be used on the target regardless of its abilities.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, mole-like Pokémon with a dark brown body
• Features large, shovel-like claws that are metallic in appearance
• Has a pointed snout and small eyes
• Possesses a white face and underbelly with a blue stripe running from its nose to its back

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in caves and underground environments
• Known to dig rapidly through the soil using its powerful claws
• Often seen emerging from the ground, leaving behind distinctive spiral-shaped mounds
• Social Pokémon that can sometimes be found in groups

In Battle:

• Known for its high Speed and Attack stats
• Commonly uses moves like Earthquake, Drill Run, and Rapid Spin
• Effective in battles against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel types due to its typing
• Vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass-type moves

Evolution:

• Evolves into Excadrill starting at level 31

Interesting Facts:

• Drilbur's claws are so strong they can drill through iron plates
• Its evolution, Excadrill, is known for its impressive power and utility in battle
• Often compared to real-world moles due to its digging habits
• Inspired by construction tools, reflecting its ability to "drill" through the earth

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph.
• White-2: By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph.
• X: It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed.
• Y: By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph.
• Omega-Ruby: It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed.
• 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.