Bunnelby Best Moveset
Completely helpless in combat. 36 Attack fires Normal moves without impact at 57 Speed cooldowns. 38/38/36 bulk collapses on any contact. The moveset can't contribute. Diggersby adds Ground typing and slightly better stats but still no Mega access for the line.
Bunnelby saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Bunnelby's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Power Herb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bunnelby best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- U Turn
- Protect
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Bunnelby saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Bunnelby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Earthquake
- Frustration
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Bunnelby saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Bunnelby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Bunnelby Weakness
Bunnelby's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Bunnelby's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Bunnelby Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Bunnelby
Urshifu can KO Bunnelby with Close Combat (444-523%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bunnelby View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x444-523%KO Close Combat 2x444-523%KO | ||
Evolution
Bunnelby is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Diggersby. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 186 total stats over Bunnelby. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bunnelby easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Bunnelby
Brown rabbit becomes slightly different brown rabbit. Bunnelby's shiny is so minimal it feels like a rendering error rather than an intentional design choice.
Shiny Bunnelby Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Bunnelby
Bunnelby, the digging Normal rabbit, scampers through Lumiose's Wild Zones at low levels, running from level 3 up to level 25 wherever you chase the little burrower down.
Where To Catch Bunnelby in LZA
The line opens with Bunnelby at Lv. 3-25 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Bunnelby ✓Vert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.3-5OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 8Lv.10OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 4Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 6Lv.11-14OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 5Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 6Lv.12-15OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 8Lv.12-15OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 6Lv.12-15OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 2Lv.12-14OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 8Lv.12-14OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 11Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 7Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 7Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 8Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 3Lv.14-16OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Normal 1-StarLv.14-16GrassLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 1Lv.15-16OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Normal 2-StarLv.17-19GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Normal 3-StarLv.21-23GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Ground 3-StarLv.21-23GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 5Lv.23-25OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DiggersbyHyperspace Lumiose - Normal 3-StarLv.24-26GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Ground 3-StarLv.24-26GrassLegends: Z-AVernal AvenueLv.28Interact with PokemonLegends: Z-AWild Zone 17Lv.44-46OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Bunnelby (Step 1)
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 37 locations. Bunnelby is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Bunnelby in SwSh
The line opens with Bunnelby at Lv. 7-32 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Bunnelby ✓Rolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 28%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Intense SunWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SandstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 25%SandstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 25%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%Intense SunWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 20%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%SandstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%Intense SunWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 10%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 10%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 10%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%SnowstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%SnowstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 5%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 5%SnowingGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SandstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 30%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 25%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 10%Sandstorm
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into DiggersbyNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SandstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Intense SunGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%Sandstormor evolve from Bunnelby (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Bunnelby catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Bunnelby can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from X & Y.
How to Obtain Bunnelby in USUM
Step 1Bunnelby ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Purple flowers. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Diggersby
Bunnelby can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from X & Y.
How to Obtain Bunnelby in SM
- Step 1Bunnelby ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Purple flowers. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Diggersby
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Bunnelby's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Digging Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It excels at digging holes. Using its ears, it can dig a nest 33 feet deep in one night.
Bunnelby Guide
For a casual playthrough, Bunnelby works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Diggersby. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Bunnelby has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Bunnelby has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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