Drilbur
Ground-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Excadrill for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Mud Slap Drill Run
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Drill Run costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Drilbur takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 394
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 786 CP
Drilbur moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Drilbur is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Drilbur
How to get Drilbur
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Drilbur arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 32 | 1,189 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 32 | 1,287 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 751 | 806 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 934 | 1,002 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 751 | 806 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 567 | 609 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 751 | 806 |
Drilbur in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Drilbur during Max Monday | 13 Apr 2026 | Raid boss | — |
| Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event | 10 Mar 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
Is Drilbur good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Drilbur has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 61 |
| Lv 3 | 102 |
| Lv 4 | 144 |
| Lv 5 | 185 |
| Lv 6 | 227 |
| Lv 7 | 268 |
| Lv 8 | 310 |
| Lv 9 | 351 |
| Lv 10 | 393 |
| Lv 11 | 432 |
| Lv 12 | 471 |
| Lv 13 | 511 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 550 |
| Lv 15 | 589 |
| Lv 16 | 629 |
| Lv 17 | 668 |
| Lv 18 | 707 |
| Lv 19 | 747 |
| Lv 20 | 786 |
| Lv 21 | 825 |
| Lv 22 | 865 |
| Lv 23 | 904 |
| Lv 24 | 943 |
| Lv 25 | 983 |
| Lv 26 | 1,022 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,061 |
| Lv 28 | 1,101 |
| Lv 29 | 1,140 |
| Lv 30 | 1,179 |
| Lv 31 | 1,199 |
| Lv 32 | 1,219 |
| Lv 33 | 1,238 |
| Lv 34 | 1,258 |
| Lv 35 | 1,277 |
| Lv 36 | 1,297 |
| Lv 37 | 1,317 |
| Lv 38 | 1,336 |
| Lv 39 | 1,356 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,376 |
| Lv 41 | 1,393 |
| Lv 42 | 1,411 |
| Lv 43 | 1,428 |
| Lv 44 | 1,446 |
| Lv 45 | 1,464 |
| Lv 46 | 1,482 |
| Lv 47 | 1,500 |
| Lv 48 | 1,519 |
| Lv 49 | 1,537 |
| Lv 50 | 1,555 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0529
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 8.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0529_POKEMON_DRILBUR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Drilbur in Pokemon GO?
Drilbur's best moveset is Mud Slap with Drill Run. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Drilbur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Drilbur takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Drilbur's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Drilbur reaches 1,555 CP at level 50 and 1,376 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Drilbur?
A 15/15/15 Drilbur shows 786 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 983 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 589 CP.
How do you get Drilbur in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Dynamax Drilbur during Max Monday (April 2026).
Can Drilbur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Drilbur is in the game. It could be shiny in Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event (March 2026).