Pokemon Sword and Shield Drilbur is a Ground Type Mole Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Drilbur in Dusty Bowl with a 10% chance to appear during Intense Sun weather. The Max IV Stats of Drilbur are 60 HP, 85 Attack, 30 SP Attack, 40 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 68 Speed.


List of Drilbur Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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Total | 328 | |
HP | 60 | |
Attack | 85 | |
Defense | 40 | |
Special Attack | 30 | |
Special Defense | 45 | |
Speed | 68 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Drilbur to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.
Drilbur Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Sand Rush | Normal | |
Sand Force | Normal | |
Mold Breaker | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
It brings its claws together and whirls around at high speed before rushing toward its prey.
Shield Pokedex Entry
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.
Drilbur Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Drilbur?
A popular spawn location you can find Drilbur is in the Dusty Bowl area with a 10% chance to spawn during Intense Sun weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 10% | 42 - 47 | ||
![]() | 35% | 42 - 47 | ||
![]() | 10% | 11 - 14 | ||
![]() | 35% | 28 - 30 | ||
![]() | 10% | 42 - 47 | ||
![]() | 35% | 42 - 47 | ||
![]() | 30% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 30% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 30% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 30% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 60% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 60% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 60% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 60% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 30% | 31 - 34 | ||
![]() | 35% | 55 - 58 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Drilbur Raids
Where do i find Drilbur Raids?
You can find Drilbur raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Rolling Fields.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Drilbur Weakness
Drilbur is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Drilbur Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Drilbur Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Drilbur Moves List
What moves can Drilbur learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Drilbur can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ground type +50% STAB damage.
Drilbur Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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01 | [] Mud-Slap | — | |||||
01 | [] Rapid Spin | — | |||||
04 | [] Scratch | — | |||||
08 | [] Hone Claws | — | |||||
12 | [] Fury Swipes | — | |||||
16 | [] Metal Claw | — | |||||
20 | [] Sandstorm | — | |||||
24 | [] Crush Claw | — | |||||
28 | [] Rock Slide | — | |||||
32 | [] Dig | — | |||||
36 | [] Swords Dance | — | |||||
40 | [] Drill Run | — | |||||
44 | [] Earthquake | — | |||||
48 | [] Fissure | — |
TM Moves Drilbur can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM32 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM49 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 82.5 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Power depends on held item. |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | High critical hit ratio. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM81 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Drilbur TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR00 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Attack. |
TR10 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | Sharply raises user's Defense. |
TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | May poison the opponent. |
TR60 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
TR67 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Damages opponent switching into battle. |
TR87 | Drill Run | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 95 | 10 | High critical hit ratio. |
TR94 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 142.5 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
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