Pokemon Guide
Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokemon known for its digging claws, strong Attack for an unevolved Pokemon and evolution into Excadrill. This guide covers Drilbur’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Drilbur guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for digging through soil by rotating its claws and eventually evolves into the powerful Ground and Steel-type Pokemon Excadrill.
Competitive Overview
Drilbur is mostly used in lower-power formats or as an early-game Ground-type option. Its Attack, Ground typing and sand-focused abilities give it useful offensive potential before it evolves.
Drilbur’s biggest issue is its limited bulk. It usually wants to evolve into Excadrill for stronger stats, Steel typing and much higher competitive value.
Here are the key facts to know about Drilbur, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Drilbur
National Dex
#0529
Type
Ground
Species
Mole Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
18.7 lbs / 8.5 kg
8.5 kg
Abilities
Sand Rush, Sand Force, Mold Breaker
Drilbur has good Attack for its stage and decent Speed, but its defenses are limited. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Excadrill.
Drilbur can use Ground, Rock, Steel and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Drilbur’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A powerful Ground-type attack and one of Drilbur’s strongest options when available.
A Ground-type move with an increased critical hit chance.
A classic Ground-type attack that fits Drilbur’s burrowing theme.
Useful coverage against Flying, Ice, Bug and Fire-type Pokemon.
A Steel-type coverage move that can help against Rock, Ice and Fairy-type Pokemon.
Boosts Attack and can help Drilbur pressure opponents before evolving.
A Ground-type attack that can also lower the target’s Speed.
Coverage that can help Drilbur hit Grass, Psychic and Dark-type Pokemon.
Drilbur can learn Ground, Rock, Steel, Poison, Bug and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Drilbur’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it an Electric immunity and useful Poison and Rock resistances, but it is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves.
Type
Ground
Weaknesses
Water, Grass, Ice
Resistances
Poison, Rock
Immunity
Electric
Drilbur’s abilities connect strongly to sand teams and Ground-type offense.
Doubles Drilbur’s Speed during a sandstorm, making it much faster in sand-focused teams.
Boosts the power of Rock, Ground and Steel-type moves during a sandstorm.
Lets Drilbur’s moves ignore certain opposing abilities, which can help it attack through defensive ability effects.
Drilbur evolves into Excadrill starting at Level 31. The full Drilbur evolution line is Drilbur and Excadrill.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Drilbur at Level 31
Drilbur’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, it is found in caves, mines or underground areas and can evolve into Excadrill at Level 31.
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Drilbur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Wellspring Cave and Twist Mountain. |
 Pokemon White |
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Wellspring Cave and Twist Mountain. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave and Relic Passage. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave and Relic Passage. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Breed from Excadrill. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Breed from Excadrill. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dusty Bowl, Galar Mine, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills and Stony Wilderness. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dusty Bowl, Galar Mine, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills and Stony Wilderness. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
The Indigo Disk DLC, including Chargestone Cavern and the Canyon Biome in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium. |
 Pokemon Violet |
The Indigo Disk DLC, including Chargestone Cavern and the Canyon Biome in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 14. |
| Game | Where to Find Drilbur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Drilbur. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokemon.
Drilbur is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves.
Drilbur evolves into Excadrill starting at Level 31.
Drilbur’s abilities are Sand Rush, Sand Force and Mold Breaker.
Drilbur’s best moves often include Earthquake, Drill Run, Dig, Rock Slide, Metal Claw, Swords Dance, Bulldoze and X-Scissor.
Drilbur can be useful early, especially in sand or lower-power formats, but it usually becomes much stronger after evolving.
Drilbur is usually found in cave or mine areas in games where it appears, or obtained by trade or transfer in other games.
No. Drilbur does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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