Drilbur

Drilbur (Pokédex #0529) is a Ground-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Mole Pokémon. It can dig through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. It could give a car running aboveground a good race.

As a Ground-type POKEMON, Drilbur has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Grass, Ice moves. Conversely, Drilbur is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Poison, Rock moves, taking only half damage from them.

Drilbur's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 328 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 60 · ATK 85 · DEF 40 · SP.ATK 30 · SP.DEF 45 · SPD 68. Its standout stat is ATK (85), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Sand rush, Sand force, Mold breaker, with Mold breaker as its hidden ability.

Drilbur stands 0.3 m (12") tall and weighs 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs). Capture rate: 120/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Ground.

Drilbur is part of the Drilbur → Excadrill evolution line (2-stage). Drilbur is the base form and can evolve into Excadrill via Level 31.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Excadrill. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.